Published 13:07 IST, July 21st 2020
Barcelona react to Ballon d'Or cancellation, claim everyone knows Lionel Messi is the best
Barcelona have cheekily responded to the cancellation of the prestigious Ballon d'Or, claiming that everyone knows six-time winner Lionel Messi is the best.
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Earlier this week, France Football Magazine, who award Ballon d'Or revealed that prestigious award will t be handed out this year owing to coronavirus pandemic. Ballon d'Or ceremony has been held every year since Stanley Matws won first one in 1956. Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has won it a record six times during his career, with arch-rival Cristia Ronaldo with five in second place.
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Ballon d'Or cancelled: Barcelona win Twitter with a cheeky response to Ballon d'Or cancellation
official Barcelona Twitter account was on song on Monday and was quick to respond when France Football officially anunced that prestigious Ballon d'Or ceremony was cancelled for season. Barcelona captain Lionel Messi h a stellar season with Blaugrana on an individual front, and while LaLiga title eluded him, like always, Messi was in mix to bag prize. Barcelona's Twitter account posted a picture of Messi posing with his six Ballon d'Or awards and said that y understand France Football's predicament. tweet furr said that despite cancellation, everyone alrey kws who best is in world, referring to Argentine icon.
Barcelona's Ballon d'Or response comes after it hit back at a social media troll after he intended to slate Lionel Messi. Barcelona took to Twitter to congratulate club captain on his stellar campaign, having led goals and assists charts in LaLiga this season. However, one social media user hinted that it was Lionel Messi's worst season at club, and was quickly shut down by Barcelona with an epic response, much to delight of ir fans.
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While Lionel Messi was at his very best in LaLiga this season, Barcelona's failure to retain LaLiga title meant that Argentine international was t amongst favourites to d to his tally. Messi's long-time rival Cristia Ronaldo reached a landmark 30 goals in Serie A and is still in contention to le Old Ly to a Serie A-Champions League double. Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski breached 50-goal landmark for first time this season, and is top scorer in both Bundesliga and Champions League this season, and could see his side win an impressive treble. Paris Saint-Germain duo Kylian Mbappe and Neymar Jr were also in contention with Ligue 1 giants having lifted domestic treble and are still in contention for an elusive Champions League win. Besides Ronaldo, or three have never won Ballon d'Or.
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(Im Courtesy: FC Barcelona Twitter)
13:07 IST, July 21st 2020