Published 11:01 IST, December 18th 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo has bizarre reaction after Lewandowski wins FIFA The Best Award 2020?

Juventus ace Cristiano Ronaldo's bizarre reaction was visible after he lost out the FIFA The Best Player Award 2020 to Robert Lewandowski.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski's scintillating effort on his side's treble-winning season was duly recognised by football governing body FIFA. 32-year-old Pole was crowned FIFA Best Player of Year ahe of likes of Juventus ace Cristia Ronaldo and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi. Ronaldo, who is kwn for his aggression and untiring efforts on field, was visibly frustrated on losing out top accole, with his reaction w going viral all over. 

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Cristia Ronaldo's bizarre reaction at Best FIFA Football Awards 2020

Best FIFA Football Awards 2020 was held virtually on Thursday owing to coronavirus pandemic. Lewandowski was being considered favourite to win top accole having guided his side to Bundesliga and Champions League glory. On his way to success, he netted 55 goals across all competitions. 

And his efforts were duly recognised when he was crowned FIFA Best Player of Year, ahe of Messi and Ronaldo. And a clip of award presentation has gone viral in which three superstars are seen during anuncement of winner. While Messi was all smiles when Lewandowski clinched award, Ronaldo's reaction has bagged attention and criticism to some extent. 

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Was Ronaldo unhappy at Lewandowski's crowning?

Ronaldo was seen sitting unhappily with his arms folded as FIFA president Gianni Infanti presented award to Bayern Munich superstar in person. five-time Ballon d'Or winner surely expects to be deserving more recognition for his exploits despite past his prime. 

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Interestingly, Ronaldo has won award on most occasions, including in inaugural FIFA Best ceremony in 2017. Last campaign, he guided his side to Serie A title, his second in as many seasons. But his performance wasn't eugh to overtake Lewandowski's role in Bayern's historic treble-winning season. 

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Ronaldo's vote preference at Best FIFA Football Awards 2020 revealed 

Despite Ronaldo's bizarre reaction to FIFA Best award 2020 winners, ar startling revelation suggests orwise. Portuguese international voted for Lewandowski to win award, while Messi was his preferred choice. On or hand, ne of Messi or Lewandowski voted for Juventus icon. 

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11:01 IST, December 18th 2020