K. Mbappe: 'After the 2022 final, I understood that L. Messi would win the Ballon d'Or prize'

2025-11-16 19:27 © Reuters

French national team and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe revealed that after the World Cup final, he realized that Lionel Messi would win the Ballon d'Or award:

"As soon as the 2022 World Cup ended, I knew that L. Messi would win this prize.

I had a great season, just like Erling Haaland, but when you win the World Cup, it makes a big difference."

The Argentine national team defeated the French team after a penalty shootout and claimed the title for the third time in history.