Haaland downplays Mbappe rivalry, praises Ronaldo and Messi

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland left several interesting quotes in an interview with the French magazine France Football, which awards the Ballon d'Or.
The Norwegian striker, who said he thought he has "a chance of winning" the coveted individual award and said he could not say he considered himself the best player in the world because his media relations manager tells him "to be careful what he says", also had time to talk about his rivalry with Mbappe.
The former Borussia Dortmund">Borussia Dortmund player understands that many fans expect the battle over the next decade to see who is the best player in the world to be between him and the PSG superstar. However, Haaland did not want to compare himself to the famous contest for the throne at the top of the game between Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi.
"That's what everyone thinks, but you have to emphasise just how crazy the things Messi and Cristiano have done. You also have to remember that they're still doing it, even if they're getting older. They're still fantastic players," said the Noway international.
Furthermore, the Sky Blues striker wanted to make it clear that he focuses on himself and does not compare himself to other players. "But I never talk about myself being against other players, it's not my way of seeing things. I focus on myself, I only try to be better every day, to continue enjoying what I do and being the best version of myself," he concluded.