Ballon d’Or: Mbappé, the big loser

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By: Manu Tournoux

Ballon d’Or: Mbappé, the big loser

Erling Haaland finished second in this 2023 Ballon d’or, ahead of Kylian Mbappé, third and Kevin De Bruyne, fourth.

It’s official: world champion with Argentina, Leo Messi won his 8th Ballon d’Or this Monday. Kylian Mbappé must be content with third place.

Champion of France and vice-world champion last season, the kid from Bondy, author of a hat-trick in the World Cup final in Qatar, had until now never done better than fourth place in 2018.

But the result is still more than mixed for the PSG striker, who will have to wait at least one more year to win the Grail.

Author of 54 goals in 56 appearances (all competitions combined) in the 2022-2023 season, Mbappé is certainly disappointed, especially since he was beaten to the podium by his rival Erling Haaland, winner of the Champions League and the Premier League with Manchester City in 2022-2023.

Mbappé also left at the end of the ceremony, while Messi paid tribute to him: “They are two extraordinary players. I shared two years in the same club as Kylian (PSG). I know his talent, his immense talent. He is still a very young player. Both are still young. In the future, we will find them again. Haaland also has an extraordinary career. I am convinced that they will also be winners of the Ballon d’Or very soon. “.

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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