2023-11-17 18:54:13
More than half a month passed since the delivery of the Golden Ballbut at some point that continues to generate repercussions. Kylian Mbappé was the last to refer to the issue following being consulted in a press conference with the French National Team and This was what he said regarding the award that Lionel Messi won.
There was a lot of talk following the man from Rosario was recognized in Paris on October 30, the day he won his eighth award thanks to his performance at the World Cup. Some analysts and fans considered him to be the right one. Erling Haalanad for his great campaign with Manchester City and That activated the debate.
Even though ‘Kiki’ was shortlisted, he failed to prevail. And he was marginalized from the Messi-Haaland dispute, which placed him in third place in that debate regarding who should win it.
Kylian Mbappé, at the Ballon d’Or gala.
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What did Mbappé say regarding Messi’s Ballon d’Or?
In the framework of the Euro 2024 Qualifiers, the world runner-up responded to one of the questions asked regarding the Ballon d’Or that Lionel Messi won a few weeks ago.
“As I said, I have no problem, that was the vote. Messi won the World Cup and it is fair that he wins the Ballon d’Or, that’s how things work“, the PSG striker began.
And he added: “The night of the World Cup final I already knew I would win the Ballon d’Or.” That day, Argentina beat France on penalties and not even Mbappé’s hat-trick It was enough for the Gauls to win the World Cup.
Leo Messi won his eighth Ballon d’Or.
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Scaloni got tired of the debate over Leo Messi’s Ballon d’Or
In the preview of Argentina’s match once morest Uruguay for the South American Qualifiers, the Albiceleste coach gave his point of view on the discussion regarding who deserved to win the award.
“Those who discuss it, I imagine it is because they want to debate a little. Because I don’t think there’s a debate. I do not understand. I think it’s a bit because of the debate, because if everyone said it was the best there would be no debate. It is proven that that is why. You also have to see where the criticism comes from,” said the world champion coach.
Messi y Scaloni, with Argentina.
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And he added: “Leo was always the best and now Emiliano has joined and we are very happy. He is a boy very loved by all of us. There is no doubt regarding everything he gave to the Argentines and we are grateful. It’s a pleasure”.
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Leo Messi spoke regarding his Ballon d’Or
After being recognized, Messi himself also released a phrase that many imagined. “I think so, this is going to be my last Ballon d’Or and I am happy to have achieved everything I achieved. and be the player who has 8 Ballon d’Ors. And nothing, happy,” he said in an interview with L’Équipe.
On the other hand, the former Barcelona and PSG said: “The truth is that a long time ago I stopped thinking regarding the Ballon d’Or. Although before I said that it was never a priority to win a Ballon d’Or, now much less so following having achieved everything in my career and being at another point in my life.”
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