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You will win Ballon d’Or – Messi tells Haaland, Mbappe after claiming eighth award

Inter Miami superstar, Lionel Messi, has tipped Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to win the Ballon d’Or in future.

Messi was speaking on Monday, after winning the award for a record-extending eighth time in Paris.

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The 36-year-old finished in pole position ahead of Haaland and Mbappe in second and third respectively.

“Haaland and Mbappé will win the Ballon d’Or one day.

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“Erling deserved it very much too, he has won Premier League, Champions League while being the top scorer of everything.

“This award could have been yours today too. I’m sure in the next years you will win it,” Messi said.

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