👊 Mbappé on the Ballon d'Or: no one had a better season than me | OneFootball

In a revealing interview, Kylian Mbappé flatly rejected the labels portraying him as a selfish footballer, insisting that his approach is purely professional. The French forward defended his position by recalling that he holds the assist record in the history of the France national team, which invalidates any accusation of individualism.

In awe of Messi’s greatness

When asked whether he sees himself still playing at 39 like Lionel Messi, the Frenchman joked about playing “until 100 if necessary,” but stressed the enormous differences between himself and the Rosario star. “I consider myself a different player, but Messi is a different player among different players. Messi is Messi,” he stated emphatically.

The truth about Florentino and the Ballon d’Or

Regarding his relationship with the Real Madrid hierarchy, Mbappé denied having a direct line of communication with Florentino Pérez. He also took a swipe at the Ballon d’Or voting, pointing out that sometimes the award goes to the best player on the most successful team, instead of being given to the best footballer on the planet.

Expectations under Mourinho

With his trademark sense of humor, when asked about his expectations with José Mourinho on the bench, the French star summed up his intentions in a single phrase: “I just hope he plays me.”

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