The Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski received yesterday the award given by European Sports Media to the best scorer of all the European leagues. The Polish striker scored a total of 41 goals last season in the Bundesliga, a figure that helped him break the Torpedo Müller record in the 71/72 (40 goals) and proclaim himself the winner of the golden boot for the first time. The footballer received the award at the Allianz Arena museum and could not hide the pride he felt after having replaced another title in their showcases.
“I am very happy for this great honor,” said the Pole during the event. “I want to thank my family, my teammates, the coaching staff and all of Bayern. Without their support I would not have been able to win these titles. In sport, as in all life, it is essential to appreciate yourself, support yourself, always treat yourself fairly and try to be an example for others. For this reason, I want to dedicate this award to all the people who are by my side every day. I am very happy with what we have achieved together as a team. Thank you very much, “he concluded.
Lewandowski received a multitude of congratulatory messages, including one from his former Borussia Dortmund coach, Jürgen Klopp. “Congratulations on the Golden Boot, Lewy. When I found out that you had won the Golden Boot, I thought, 'How? Just this once?' You see how long it takes to get to the top. But you've been there a long time and you deserve this award. I'm so happy for you. As you've started this season, I wouldn't be surprised if you won the Golden Boot again. Let's not face each other, you can score as many goals as you want, “concluded the current Liverpool manager.
After the event, the Polish striker answered questions from the media, including information from last summer in which it was explained that Lewandowski was able to sign for Real Madrid. “It is true that I saw Florentino Pérez a couple of times, one of them, after a game we played against Real Madrid. But what happened in that talk I cannot tell.” In addition, he did not skimp on compliments to Benzemá. “I admire him not only for the goals he scores but for how much he makes his team play. His work for the team is what I like the most about him. He is a great footballer,” he said.