Published 12:00 IST, December 18th 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction to Lewandowski winning FIFA award leaves fans in splits

Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to be irked over Robert Lewandowski winning the FIFA Best Men's Player award and it left fans on social media in splits.

Reported by: Arnold Dsouza
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It is a well-kwn fact that Cristia Ronaldo is t a fan of finishing second and his face told story after Robert Lewandowski was crowned FIFA's Best Men's Player award on Thursday.  Pole beat Lionel Messi and Ronaldo to award following a sensational campaign with Bayern Munich. Lewandowski was anunced as winner at ceremony in Zurich and though it was a virtual event, FIFA president Gianni Infanti was at hand to present hour to Bayern Munich forward in person after travelling to Munich.

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Interestingly, all three minees were live on a big screen and fans were quick to spot Ronaldo sulking with earphones on and his arms folded as Lewandowski collected his trophy. 35-year-old Juventus attacker's facial reaction quickly went viral across social media as he seemed to be less than pleased with decision.

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Cristia Ronaldo reaction to Lewandowski winning FIFA award

video call with Ronaldo appeared to show Portuguese star looking far from engd, eir bordering on an eye roll at one point or looking at a monitor high above him. While Messi still looked relatively happy despite losing, Ronaldo's reaction said it all and was latest instance of him fuming over t winning a top individual prize.

On Twitter, one wrote, "LOL. Ronaldo is such a sore loser. At least Messi was smiling in defeat" while ar ded, "Look at that reaction from Ronaldo, clearly unhappy at t winning. It's anying but also describes his personality."

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Ronaldo seemed visibly perplexed over Lewandowski winning Best Men's Player award but some believed that Juventus star's connection on live stream may have frozen, "Did Ronaldo's connection freeze at time Lewandowksi won award? I mean he barely moved after that". Ar tweeted, "Maybe Ronaldo's just gutted and s that he didn't win. His connection was fine after Lewandowski won award. 

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Robert Lewandowski wins Best FIFA Player award after a sensational season with Bayern

Lewandowski h a remarkable season with Bayern Munich in which he scored 55 times in 47 games. His goals helped Bayern Munich to treble, winning Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal Cup and Champions League. Lewandowski was top scorer in each competition. 

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Lewandowski, Messi and Ronaldo were all included in FIFPro World XI as well. 

Im Credits - FIFA.com

12:00 IST, December 18th 2020