Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or title for a record seventh time. He was announced as the winner of the men’s award at the prestigious awards ceremony held in Paris, France. The Argentine defeated Robert Lewandowski and other players on the 30-strong shortlist for the men’s award. Prolific Bayern Munich striker Lewandowski finished second and Chelsea and Italy midfielder Jorginho was third in the voting by a jury of journalists from around the world. There were 14 Premier League players on the 30-strong shortlist for the men’s award, including four – Jorginho, N’Golo Kante, Mason Mount, and Cesar Azpilicueta – who helped Chelsea win the Champions League in May.

Source: Punch November 30, 2021 09:05 UTC