They make Messi cry, what they said about Mbappé and the Ballon d'Or in France

Kylian Mbappé continues to capture media attention. After announcing that he will not renew his contract with PSG beyond 2024, the French forward became the hero of the match between France and Greece by scoring the only goal, securing three points for his national team in Group B of the Euro Qualifiers. Following the game, Mbappé expressed his stance on the Ballon d'Or.

"The Ballon d'Or? It's always difficult to talk about an individual trophy because you have to stand out on your own. This doesn't necessarily reflect in the eyes of the general public," the talented footballer began.

However, he defended that he feels capable of winning this award for the first time: "Dazzle the pupil, score goals, and be impactful? I believe I meet all those criteria. I would say yes, but it's the people who vote, and I'm always optimistic."

With the goal against Greece, Mbappé has now scored a total of 54 goals this season, considering his achievements with PSG and the national team. The French forward undoubtedly feels he has a chance to win his first Ballon d'Or, but he also knows he will face tough competition.

He is a strong candidate

The media in France believe that Mbappé is right to consider himself one of the contenders for this award, as he has had outstanding performances throughout the season, particularly in the final of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, where he took the game to penalties when all seemed lost for France.