Lionel Messi wins 2021 Ballon d'Or over Lewandowski: Funniest memes and reactions
Lionel Messi won his seventh Ballon d'Or in the 2021 edition over Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski. Here, check out the funniest memes and reactions on social media.
It's been a long time, but it was worth the wait. The highly anticipated 2021 Ballon d'Or ceremony has finally taken place with Lionel Messi bringing home the coveted individual award.
This has been another great year for Leo, who lifted his first international trophy with Argentina in the 2021 Copa America to end a long drought of his national team. At the club competition, however, things were a bit more complicated for him, which is why some people were unhappy with the final results. Check out the funniest memes and reactions.
Messi wins 2021 Ballon d'Or: Funniest memes and reactions
There was a lot of speculation before the ceremony. Several leaks have gone viral in the previous weeks, and regardless if they were true or not, we already know the results. Check out how social media has reacted.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
