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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former Juventus manager, Marcello Lippi, has named Chelsea\u2019s Jorginho as the rightful player that should win this year\u2019s Ballon d\u2019 Or.<\/p>\n

Lippi believes it is Jorginho\u2019s right to win the 2021 Ballon d\u2019 Or because the Italy international won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, UEFA best player and the Euro 2020.<\/p>\n

The 73-year-old stated this at the weekend following Italy\u2019s World Cup qualifier in a 1-1 draw with Switzerland.<\/p>\n

Recall that Jorginho missed a penalty during Italy\u2019s draw with Switzerland at the Stadio Olimpico.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite the mistake from the penalty spot yesterday [Italy vs Switzerland], I would give it [Ballon d\u2019Or 2021] to Jorginho,\u201d Lippi told TMW.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has won everything and when one wins everything, it\u2019s right that he gets this recognition.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are great champions who have won little or nothing, then champions who have won everything and must be rewarded.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jorginho was already included in the 30-man nominees shortlisted for the 2021 Ballon d\u2019 Or.<\/p>\n

The winner of this year\u2019s Ballon d\u2019 Or will be announced on November 29.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Former Juventus manager, Marcello Lippi, has named Chelsea\u2019s Jorginho as the rightful player that should win this year\u2019s Ballon d\u2019 Or. 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