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Kevin De Bruyne backs Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski to win the Ballon d'Or - ahead of FOUR of his Man City team-mates - and insists the striker deserves it for his incredible form over the last two years

Daily Mail | October 18, 2021

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Kevin De Bruyne has labelled Robert Lewandowski as the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or.

The midfielder is one of five Manchester City stars to make the 30-man shortlist after winning the Premier League and reaching a first Champions League final.

De Bruyne believes the Bayern Munich striker deserves to take the crown away from Lionel Messi, who received his seventh prize in 2019.

Kevin De Bruyne has labelled Robert Lewandowski (above) as the favourite for the Ballon d'Or
De Bruyne (above) is one of the players nominated on a 30-man shortlist for the coveted gong

'I think if I have to choose I am going to look at a two-year period,' De Bruyne said.

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