Published 21:26 IST, December 25th 2022

Messi or Mbappe? Robert Lewandowski picks which PSG star will win next Ballon d'Or

Following an entertaining FIFA World Cup final, Robert Lewandowski has predicted who between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe will win the next Ballon d'Or award.

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FIFA World Cup 2022 final between Argentina and France produced one of most cracking contests as it featured two of best players in world going he to he: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. Both players were exceptional in final as Messi scored a vital brace to help Argentina win clash 4-2 on penalties (3-3 after extra time), while Mbappe became first player since Sir Geoff Hurst for England in 1966 to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final.

Following an entertaining Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final, Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has predicted who will win next Ballon d'Or award between two PSG stars.

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Will Mbappe win his first or will it be 8 for Messi?

While speaking to Mundo Deportivo on which of two PSG stars is favourite to win upcoming Ballon d'Or award, Robert Lewandowski said, "re is maybe one more player playing for same club but re is only one World Cup that decides who is going to win it this season and Leo is w in top position for sure because of what he has achieved which means everything to him. w he can enjoy it."

According to Lewandowski, Lionel Messi is all set to win his eighth Ballon d'Or after a phemenal 2022 year in which he led Argentina to FIFA World Cup title. 35-year-old led from front as he t only scored seven goals in seven matches but also provided three assists. Messi has won two of last three Ballon d'Ors and he is one of favourites to d a third from last four years.

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Speaking of Messi's outstanding qualities and if he would like to play alongside him, Lewandowski ded, "It’s t up to me. Of course, we see that w he plays more like a playmaker, maybe he scores fewer goals and gives more passes to his teammates, but he still scores m. But compared to or times, he is w player that any striker would dream of playing alongside."

21:26 IST, December 25th 2022