Kylian Mbappe paid the ultimate tribute to Lionel Messi, hailing him as “the best in history.” The 23-year-old phenom went on to express his belief that the 36-year-old maestro fully “deserves” to clinch the prestigious Golden Ball in 2023. Mbappe attributed this endorsement to Messi’s exceptional achievements at the 2022 World Cup, highlighting the unparalleled impact the seasoned player had on the global stage.
Lionel Messi received the eighth Golden Ball of his career after leading his national team to the podium at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This achievement increased his record at the most prestigious award that a player can receive in their lifetime with the Golden Ball.
There is a lot of controversy surrounding the question of whether or not Messi should be awarded the Ballon d’Or rather than Erling Haaland, who holds the record for most goals scored with Manchester City and even led them to a historic triple. Despite this, Mbappe failed to live up to his potential. supports Messi and asserts that winning the World Cup will be significant regardless of Haaland’s accomplishments with Manchester City. Messi is the subject of this statement.
Mbappe addressed the media in an open and honest manner before the Euro 2024 qualifying match between France and Gibraltar. He stated, “As I’ve already stated, I’m not a scared person anymore.” That is not a problem for me because the ranks are in that order. It is deserving of Messi. Whenever Messi triumphs at the World Cup, he is obligated to take home the Golden Ball. It is safe to say that he is among the very finest players in the history of the game.
Erling Haaland and I both had fantastic seasons, but other than the fact that we won the World Cup, it doesn’t come with much significance. When I woke up on the evening of December 18, I was aware that I had not only lost the World Cup but also the Ballon d’Or. Leo is deserving of it.throughout the World Cup final, Mbappe scored a hat trick, which assisted France in tying the game 0-2 against the Albiceleste. Messi also scored twice throughout the meeting. Emiliano Martinez’s outstanding performance in the penalty shootout, on the other hand, broke the hearts of the French and denied Kylian Mbappe from winning two world titles in a row.
Mbappe’s enthusiasm for Messi extends much beyond a simple sense of competition; it demonstrates a profound regard for the Argentine’s professional career. The tight connection that evolved between them throughout their time together at Paris Saint-Germain is indisputable, despite the fact that they competed head-to-head for extremely significant accolades.
In the present moment, both superstars are competing for their respective national teams. While Mbappe will compete against Gibraltar in the Euro 2024 qualifiers at 2:45 a.m. on November 19, Messi will compete against Brazil in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on November 21. Both fixtures are scheduled to take place on November 19