In a recent statement, the top striker of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and the French National Team, Kylian Mbappe, created a surprise when sharing his decision about this year’s Golden Ball race.

Mbappe, who has always been considered one of the strong candidates for this prestigious award, created a stir when he declared: “I will vote for Leo Messi at the 2023 Golden Ball award. personal achievements, he is the best player this year, and deserves to win the award.”

In the previous season, Messi had an impressive performance when helping PSG win the Ligue 1 championship and taking them far in the race for the UEFA Champions League. With his impressive performance and unlimited talent, Messi has contributed to PSG and greatly contributed to the sublimation of the Paris team.

In a new season at PSG, Mbappe and Messi have played together, creating a promising combination on the field. Their understanding and coordination in the PSG shirt have made this team a strong candidate for the Champions League title.

Mbappe’s support for Messi is a big surprise, especially when both players have competed many times for the same prestigious individual title. However, this also shows the sportsmanship and respect that Mbappe has for Messi.

The 2023 Golden Ball race is still going on and the question about the final winner remains unanswered. Mbappe’s choice will certainly make the race more interesting and raise many interesting questions about the final result.