Lionel Messi’s Ballon d’Or win ‘absolutely not deserved,’ says Toni Kroos

Lionel Messi was announced as the victor of the 2021 Ballon d’Or award. The Argentine impacted the world forever by turning into the first player in history to win the award seven times.

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has responded to Lionel Messi’s Ballon d’Or triumph. Leo didn’t merit being delegated the best footballer on the planet in 2021, adding that there should’ve been others in front of him.

“It’s absolutely not deserved,” said Toni Kroos via his podcast.

“There is no doubt that Messi, with Cristiano, has been the player of the last decade, but this year there should’ve been others ahead of him,” he added.

Toni Kroos later named his three picks to climb the Ballon d’Or platform. He set his colleague Karim Benzema in first position.

The Frenchman had a productive trip with Real Madrid last season, sacking 30 goals and nine assists for the club in 46 appearances across all contests.

He likewise recorded four goals to his name during the Euros this late spring prior to driving scoring twice to lead France to a UEFA Nations League win the month before.

In the second situation on his favored Ballon d’Or positioning, Toni Kroos named Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.

The Polish forward was an enormous amazing powerhouse last season, stowing 48 goals and nine assists for the Bavarians across all contests.