The final of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, which was decided by Lionel Messi in favor of his country, Argentina at the expense of France, was only the beginning of a new conflict that will bring together the Argentine “legend” with French star Kylian Mbappe for the award for the best player in the world for the next year 2023, given the great levels he presents. This duo is in the world of the round.

Messi won the world title in his favor after a wonderful path in the first World Cup to be held on Arab lands, and he also won the award for best player in the tournament, while Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot award, after he topped the scorers list with 8 goals, and the French star signed a "hat-trick". In the final match, which is the first of its kind since the final of the 1966 edition.

Messi puts Argentina ahead!

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A report by the French newspaper "Le Parisien" shed light on the upcoming bilateral conflict between Leo Messi and Mbappe for the title of best next year, stressing that it is necessary to wait for next October in order to know the new king of football.

As Messi seeks to win the title for the eighth time in his history, with the support of the World Cup that he raised for his country, while he wants Mbappe to crown his impressive level with his country and the French team, Paris Saint-Germain, by obtaining this award, for the first time in his history.

Crazy scenario!

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According to the newspaper, the discussion about the bilateral conflict between the Argentine and French stars has already started since the final match on social media, as supporters of the Argentine "flea" are now calling for a Golden Ball for his benefit, while the other side - (supported by Cristiano Ronaldo supporters) - defends. On Kylian Mbappe's eligibility to win the Ballon d'Or.

The French star won the Golden Foot after he was crowned top scorer in the World Cup (Reuters)

The report quoted a statement by the former French international player, Jean-Pierre Baban, who believes that Mbappe has previously obtained many points in his favor on the way to being crowned the best in the world, and stated in this regard, saying: “It is true that Messi is the one who won the title, but we all gather However, the one who attracted the most attention is Mbappe, we know that he will get many golden balls in the near future, it remains only to know when, and I think that the next player will be Mbappe.

Kylian Mbappe adjusts the scale!

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Throughout history, the Golden Ball has not been primarily associated with the players who lead their countries to crown the World Cup, except on two occasions, the first was in 1998 (Zinedine Zidane), and the second was in 2006 (Fabio Cannavaro), and since 2010 (Lionel Messi). Until 2018 (Luka Modric) through 2014 (Cristiano Ronaldo), the Golden Ball was not awarded to any player who won the World Cup with his country.

And according to the French newspaper, it is 9 months away from the date of the decision in the award that journalists and football stars around the world vote for, there is nothing to confirm that Messi has decided to obtain the eighth ball in his path, but that Mbappe is the one who will have the advantage in view of what he offers. on the green rectangle.

Between this and that, the players' chances of obtaining the Golden Ball remain mainly hostage to the brilliance of their team during the Champions League competitions, as any exit from the final price round may greatly eliminate them if the star of another player emerges, but in the event of the opposite happening, they They will be the main competitors for the award.

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