Lewandowski, 33, is only the second Germany-based player to win it, after Bayern legend Gerd Muller in 1971-72
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The former striker, who held the nickname ‘Der Bomber’ during his career, was regarded as one of the greatest ever forwards to play the game and helped his country to the 1974 FIFA World Cup and 1972 Euros title.
The 32-year-old went into the final matchday of 2020/21 with 40 goals to his name, scored in just 28 appearances owing to injury, and level with Müller’s 1971/72 record.
Bayern only started playing well on Saturday after Canadian youngster Alphonso Davies was sent off for a bad tackle on Stuttgart’s Wataru Endo in the 12th minute.
The Telstar 18 evokes unforgettable memories of the 1970 FIFA World Cup – and of legends like Pelé, Gerd Müller, Giacinto Facchetti, Pedro Rocha and Bobby Moore – and will feed the dreams of those who will play for football’s most coveted prize in Russia next year.
Germany made the announcement at the 40th Meeting of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board,