Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was named as the world's best player at FIFA's 'The Best' awards on Thursday. He defeated Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who had dominated the award in the past decade, to win it for his prolific 2019/2020 season.

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Nicknamed 'The Body' and dubbed a 'machine' by his wife, Robert Lewandowski has done what many thought impossible -- relegating superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to supporting roles at a football awards show.

Robert Lewandowski, 'The Body' who put Messi and Ronaldo in shade

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was named men's player of the year on Thursday at FIFA's 'The Best' awards ceremony in Zurich. The 32-year-old Lewandowski, top scorer in Europe and winner of the Champions League with Bayern, came out ahead of the other two nominees, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lewandowski and Bronze win FIFA player of the year awards