PSG forward Kylian Mbappe has conceded that his former teammate Lionel Messi deserved to win the Ballon d’Or this year.
Last month, Messi won the award for the eighth time in a row.
Argentina’s captain finished top in the voting, ahead of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Mbappe.
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Mbappe now believes Messi was a deserving winner.
“Messi had to win the Ballon d’Or; he won the World Cup; he’s one of the greatest players in history, if not the greatest in my opinion.”
“Haaland had a fantastic season, as did I, but it pales in comparison to winning the World Cup.” “Leo deserved it,” he explained.
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