After leading his national team to the 2022 World Cup podium in Qatar, Lionel Messi won the 8th Golden Ball of his career and extended his record at the most prestigious award of a player’s life.

There has been considerable debate about Messi winning the Ballon D’or over Erling Haaland, who set a scoring record with Manchester City and even led them to a historic treble. However, Mbappe threw his weight behind. weighs behind Messi and affirms that winning the World Cup will make a difference regardless of Haaland’s achievements with Man City.

Speaking to reporters before the Euro 2024 qualifying match between France and Gibraltar, Mbappe frankly said: “As I said, I’m not a scared person. I have no problem, the rankings are like that.

Messi deserves it. When Messi wins the World Cup, Messi must win the Golden Ball. He is one of the best players in history, if not the best.”

“Erling Haaland had a great season, so did I… but besides winning the World Cup, it doesn’t mean much. On the night of December 18, I knew that I had lost the World Cup. .. and Ballon d’Or too. Leo deserves it.”