Hegerberg says 'twerk' request doesn't overshadow historic Ballon d'Or

Norwegian striker Ada Hegerberg said the introduction of a women's Ballon d'Or was a "big step forward" for the game, playing down suggestions her historic victory was overshadowed after being asked to perform a "twerk" live on stage.

The Lyon star -- whose prolific form in front of goal helped the French club secure a third successive Champions League victory -- edged out Danish forward Pernille Harder to claim the inaugural prize at a ceremony in Paris on Monday.

But the 23-year-old was asked if she would perform a sexually provocative dance by French host DJ, Martin Solveig, and appeared embarrassed as she rejected the request.

Hegerberg later said: "He came to see me after and apologised. The Ballon d'Or is the most important thing."
"It's historic, it's incredible, a great day for women's football and a big step forward."
"I didn't feel it was like that at all to be honest and I am sad if people thought about the situation like that."
"Nevertheless my apologies to anyone who may have been offended."
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"I know it's difficult to score 50 goals every season. It is a challenge. That is where I set the bar."