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'I don’t know why the Ballon d'Or was cancelled. Maybe some years later I’ll understand what the reason was. For now, I don’t have the answer': Robert Lewandowski reflects on missing out on prestigious award in 2020

Robert Lewandowski poses with the Champions League trophy and the Polish flag after Bayern Munich's win over Paris Saint-Germain in the 2020 final in Lisbon.

Robert Lewandowski admits that he still doesn't know the true reason why organisers cancelled the Ballon d'Or in 2020, with the Polish striker the favourite to win the award.

When surprisingly cancelling the Ballon d'Or in 2020, organisers justified the decision by stating that the "unordinary conditions" would not allow for a "fair comparison" between all players due to Covid. After a brief stoppage, though, football had still largely taken place, with league competitions and the Champions League still going ahead.

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