The 2022 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup">World Cup</a> final took place nearly a year ago, but soccer fans can remember it like it was yesterday. Especially in Argentina. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/enzo-fernandez">Enzo Fernandez</a>, for instance, can remember every detail, including his argument with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe">Kylian Mbappe</a>.



“I remember what he told me, things about the game. There were plays that we were celebrating during the game and he made signs to us as if he were going to k*ll us. He told us that they were going to win the final,” Fernandez said about the PSG star, in an interview with ESPN.



Argentina and France delivered one of the most epic finals in World Cup history, putting on a show in a six-goal thriller that was decided on penalties. La Albiceleste started winning with goals from Angel Di Maria and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>, but Mbappe forced the extra time with a late brace. 



In extra time, both Leo and the Frenchman got on the scoresheet again to decide the world champion on penalty kicks. Argentina ultimately won in the shootout, securing their third World Cup. Fernandez admitted he thinks about this feat at least once a day, but he still doesn’t know why Mbappe got so angry with him.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20231130_BUS_88950_Romero-Enzo-and-Mbappe-1024x576.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Kylian Mbappe of France competes for the ball against Cristian Romero and Enzo Fernandez of Argentina during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final." class="wp-image-88986" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Romero-Enzo-and-Mbappe-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Romero-Enzo-and-Mbappe-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Romero-Enzo-and-Mbappe-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Romero-Enzo-and-Mbappe-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Romero-Enzo-and-Mbappe.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Kylian Mbappe of France competes for the ball against Cristian Romero and Enzo Fernandez of Argentina during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final.</figcaption></figure>



“He got into it with me, I don’t know why. And well, I have a soldier who defends me. Cuti is crazy, haha. When we scored the goal I remember he started celebrating in his face.”


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<h2>Fernandez’s breakout World Cup</h2>



While they’re the biggest stage for all players, World Cups may also serve as a platform for those who want to make a name for themselves. We’ve seen it in 2010 with Mesut Ozil or in 2014 with James Rodriguez or Keylor Navas.



In Qatar 2022, it was Enzo Fernandez who had a breakout tournament. The River Plate product started the competition on the bench, but it didn’t take him long to win a spot in the starting eleven. With Argentina at risk of being eliminated in the second group stage game against Mexico, Fernandez made an immediate impact coming off the bench in the second half. From then on, he remained on the lineup for the remainder of the World Cup.



<h2>From loanee to best young player of the World Cup</h2>



“I think about the World Cup at least once a day. Something always pops into my head. A memory, something, all the time. Being world champion changed my life completely. It’s priceless, it’s the eternal and ultimate glory,” said Fernandez.



His journey was quite interesting, having established himself at the Argentine national team in the last months before the World Cup. Besides, only a year before that Fernandez was celebrating a Copa Sudamericana title with Defensa y Justicia, where he was sent on loan by River Plate.


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Back at the Millonario, the midfielder proved he had what it took to be part of the first team. Benfica signed Fernandez in July 2022, but the Portuguese giants couldn’t enjoy his talent for too long. 



By the time the midfielder came back from Qatar (where he was named best Young Player of the World Cup) a number of European giants had already set their sights on him. In the end, Chelsea had to trigger Fernandez’s €120 million release clause to acquire his services in January 2023.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kylian Mbappé</a> could not have had a better World Cup in Qatar, he would eventually score a World Cup final hat-trick in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/france" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">France</a>’s penalty kick loss to Argentina. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a> also rose to the occasion and had fantastic matches as he led Argentina to their third World Cup title.



 Both shared a similar path since, Messi and Mbappé have both wanted out of PSG for some time, eventually the Argentine would go to Inter Miami of Major League Soccer. Kylian Mbappé had a contract dispute with the club and looks on his way to Real Madrid. 



In an interview with ESPN, the French star did talk about the Ballon d’Or, and the exact moment he knew that he had lost the prize to Lionel Messi. 



<h2>Kylian Mbappé on the Ballon d’Or </h2>


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“I knew he would win it [Ballon d’Or] the night of the World Cup final,” Mbappé said. “Messi deserves it. If he wins the World Cup, he has to win the Ballon d’Or. He is one of the best in history, if not the best.” 



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“It’s true that Erling Haaland and I had a good season, but that next to a World Cup won by Messi, there is no comparison,” Mbappé said. 



<h2>Kylian Mbappé in 2023 </h2>



Since the World Cup finals Kylian Mbappé has been his usual self. scoring 10 goals in 8 games with France. 


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Currently at PSG, for what could be his final season, he has 15 goals in 15 matches.

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EA Sports FC 24 is one of the most popular video games for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/soccer">soccer</a> enthusiasts worldwide. Despite the historic agreement with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fifa">FIFA</a> coming to an end, the franchise continues to prove that it can entertain millions of fans.



It’s worth noting that this video game, featuring the iconic cover with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/erling-haaland">Erling Haaland</a>, is available for Playstation 5, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows.



Undoubtedly, one of the most important aspects in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ea-sports-fc">EA Sports FC</a> is the pace of the players, especially in Ultimate Team. That’s why fans have been eager to know this aspect for stars like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>, Kylian Mbappe or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>.



By the way, the list of the best players in terms of pace has some surprising names that could lead you to victory when facing your friends. Get ready to find your advantage.



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<h2>Who is the fastest player in EA Sports FC 24?</h2>



Kylian Mbappe is the player with the best pace (97) on EA Sports FC 24 surpassing Karim Adeyemi of Borussia Dortmund (96), Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid (95), Alphonso Davies of Bayern (95), Moussa Diaby of Aston Villa (95) and Sirlord Conteh of Paderborn (95).







Other notable names are Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer Leverkusen (94), Inaki Williams of Athletic Club (94), Sheraldo Becker (94), Michael of Al Hilal (94), Kevin Schade of Brentford (94), Rafael Leao of AC Milan (93) and Ousmane Dembele of PSG (93). 


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In the case of Lionel Messi, the star of Inter Miami and Argentina’s national team has a pace of 80. Yes. Age is definitely a factor. After signing with Al Hilal, Cristiano Ronaldo has 77.



<h2>Who has the best overall rating in EA Sports FC 24?</h2>



Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Kylian Mbappe have the best overall rating in EA Sports FC 24 with 91. They’re followed by Karim Benzema (90), Thibaut Courtois (90), Harry Kane (90), Robert Lewandowski (90), Lionel Messi (90), Neymar (89), Mohamed Salah (89), Virgil van Dijk (89) and Vinicius Jr (89).


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Kylian Mbappe and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/france">France</a> achieved the biggest win in the history of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/uefa">UEFA Euro</a> qualifiers after defeating <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gibraltar">Gibraltar</a> with an incredible 14-0 victory in a match held at Nice. 



The previous record belonged to Germany in a 13-0 triumph against San Marino on September 6, 2006. Lukas Podolski scored four goals in that match at Serravalle.


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During the game at Allianz Riviera, Kylian Mbappe scored three goals. The last one by Mbappe was extraordinary surprising Gibraltar’s goalkeeper, Dayle Coleing. 



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<h2>What is the biggest victory in the history of France?</h2>



Kylian Mbappe and France also achieved the biggest victory in the history of the national team after winning over Gibraltar in Nice (14-0). The previous record was established on September 6, 1995. On that occasion, France defeated Azerbaijan 10-0 at Auxerre.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe">Kylian Mbappe</a> has publicly confirmed he wants to represent France in the 2024 Olympics at Paris. Undoubtedly, that will be the most important sporting event of the year, where stars like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, Simone Biles, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/novak-djokovic">Novak Djokovic</a> and even Lionel Messi could come together.



“I want to play in the Olympic Games, but it’s not up to me to decide. I would love to play, of course. If the coach doesn’t want to call me up, I will accept his decision.”



Certainly, Kylian Mbappe’s participation in the Olympic Games is even a State affair in his country. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/psg">PSG</a> player is the most important French athlete and his presence in the summer event would be a massive boost in terms of television ratings.



Furthermore, Mbappe’s decision could set the stage for a rematch of the epic final of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/qatar-2022">Qatar 2022 World Cup</a>. This is considering that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> might also play for Argentina in pursuit of the gold medal.



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<h2>Kylian Mbappe might face Lionel Messi in the 2024 Olympics</h2>



Kylian Mbappe wants a gold medal as he spoke loud and clear about his intentions for 2024. “My employer is the one who decides. It would be a pleasure to play in them (Olympics), but if my employer doesn’t want me to, I will support their decision. I don’t think it will take much time to think about it. If it’s a yes, it’s a yes; if it’s a no, it’s a no. I want to play, and I believe that people also want it.” 


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However, in the case of Lionel Messi, that possibility remains entirely uncertain. Argentina&nbsp;will participate in next year’s Pre-Olympic Tournament from January 20 to February 11 in pursuit of one of the two spots that&nbsp;South America&nbsp;has for the Summer Games.


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If qualification is achieved,&nbsp;Javier Mascherano, the coach of the U-23 national team, has a clear plan for what he will do with veterans like&nbsp;Lionel Messi&nbsp;and&nbsp;Angel Di Maria. He revealed it during an interview with Telam news agency.



“If qualification happens, when the time comes, I will talk to Leo and Ángel, with whom I have a direct relationship. I know they will have a tight schedule with the Copa América and the World Cup qualifiers, and at a certain age, it’s not easy. For now, I haven’t spoken to them about that possibility. It’s premature without any sense.”



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<h2>Will Lionel Messi play at the 2024 Olympics?</h2>



A few weeks ago,&nbsp;Thomas Bach, the president of the&nbsp;International Olympic Committee, granted an interview to&nbsp;Infobae&nbsp;in which he revealed the desire to have Leo at the&nbsp;2024 Paris Olympics. He even sent a message to the Argentine player inviting him to do something unique in the history of soccer. Of course, Kylian Mbappe would also be a major story. 



“For Lionel Messi, it would be even more fantastic because he could write the history of sports. He has already written many pages of football history, but with his participation and perhaps with a victory in the gold medal, he could become the only footballer on the planet to have won two Olympic gold medals and the World Cup.”


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> emerged victorious at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony, extending his record of wins to eight awards. The decision gave a lot to talk about, since <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/erling-haaland">Erling Haaland</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe">Kylian Mbappe</a> also made a strong case to win the prize.



However, neither the Norwegian star nor the Frenchman looked upset with the result. Both players congratulated the Argentine superstar <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/kylian-mbappe-reacts-to-lionel-messi-winning-the-2023-ballon-dor-20231030-BUS-81912.html">on social media</a>, but if there were any doubts about their thoughts, Mbappe made sure to clear them in a press conference with the French national team.



“Lionel Messi had to win the Ballon d’Or, he won the World Cup, he’s one of the greatest in history, if not the greatest for me,” Mbappe said, via L’Equipe. “Erling Haaland had a great season, me too, but next to winning a World Cup it doesn’t weigh much. On the night of 18th December I knew that I had lost the World Cup and the Ballon d’Or too. Leo deserved it.”



<h2>Messi’s road to his eighth Ballon d’Or win</h2>



Messi put himself in pole position for the award to the best player of the 2022-23 season by taking Argentina to an epic World Cup victory in Qatar. At 35, the former Barcelona star put the team on his back by scoring seven goals in as many games, including a brace in the final against France.



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Leo stepped up when it mattered the most for La Albiceleste, coming to the rescue in the group stage clash against Mexico and scoring in every knockout stage game. In the end, Messi lifted a trophy that was elusive to him throughout his career.


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His candidacy to the Ballon d’Or was questioned because of his campaign with Paris Saint-Germain. While his World Cup performance was outstanding, Messi didn’t look like the same player when playing for the French side. That said, he still recorded 16 goals along with 16 assists in 32 Ligue 1 games. In addition, Messi scored both four goals and four assists in seven Champions League matches.



But since PSG fell short in Europe and lacked consistency in the domestic league, Messi’s club season wasn’t so impressive. However, as Mbappe said, many agree that the World Cup matters more than anything else, which is why Messi was widely seen as the best player of the season. The Argentine star got 462 points in the Ballon d’Or vote, way more than Haaland’s 357 points and Mbappe’s 270 points.



<h2>Messi believes this was his last Ballon d’Or</h2>



At 36, Messi knows that winning a ninth Ballon d’Or may not be on the cards. At this stage of his career, he already is satisfied with everything he’s accomplished. Besides, he thinks a new generation of stars, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messis-message-to-mbappe-haaland-after-winning-2023-ballon-dor-20231030-BUS-81894.html">led by Haaland and Mbappe</a>, will take over.


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“If I dream for the ninth Ballon d’Or? No, no, I stopped thinking about the Ballon d’Or a while ago, and winning it was never a priority for me, especially now that I have achieved everything in my career. I think it’s the last Ballon d’Or and I’m happy to have achieved everything and be the player with 8 Ballon d’Ors,” he told L’Equipe.



Messi is enjoying a new chapter of his life in the United States. This year, he shocked the world by joining Inter Miami, but looks happy with the decision. His contract with the Herons runs through the 2025 MLS season.

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The summer transfer window is still a good nine months away, but already some teams are rubbing their hands and licking their chops on the prospect of signing some talented free agents at the end of the season. No name is bigger than <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kylian Mbappe</a>, who looks poised to make his long-awaited move to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Real Madrid.</a>



The Sun compiled a list of some of the top free agents that could be searching for a new club come the summer, and we have selected just some of those top names to consider.



Among the players available there are several <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/World-Cup-2026-When-will-tickets-go-on-sale-20230416-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">World Cup</a> experienced and national team players that teams will surely want to have on their radar for the dog days of summer.



<h2>Kylian Mbappe</h2>



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Kylian Mbappe confirmed he wanted to leave PSG by the end of 2024, Liverpool and Real Madrid are said to be very interested in the Frenchman, but all signs point to him going to Real Madrid.


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<h2>Luis Suarez</h2>



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The Uruguayan goal machine has his contract running out at Gremio and is the number one target of Inter Miami. As of yesterday, Suarez who has returned to the Uruguayan national team and is in great form, could stay in Brazil a bit longer, but the MLS side will have to send a good offer to tempt him.



<h2>Alvaro Morata</h2>



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Alvaro Morata is hitting the ground running at Atletico Madrid, on loan from Juventus, at 31, the Spanish international has had interest from Saudi Arabia and there is rumored MLS interest as well.



<h2>Toni Kroos</h2>



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One of the best players for Real Madrid in the last decade at 33, Kroos would be an interesting pick up for many teams across the world. Not a fan of the Saudi Pro League, Kroos could move to MLS or return to the Bundesliga.



<h2>Other 2024 Free Agents</h2>



Aaron Wan-Bissaka Presnel Kimpembe Mario Hermoso Adrien Rabiot Jorginho Mehdi Taremi


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Biggest names available in summer transfer window

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe">Kylian Mbappe</a> took all the limelight in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/psg">Paris Saint-Germain</a>‘s away game at Reims. The French superstar’s hat-trick made his side claim a 3-0 victory to lead the Ligue 1 standings, which is why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luis-enrique">Luis Enrique</a>‘s comments in his post-game intrrview made a lot of noise.



“I’m not really happy with Kylian Mbappé today,” Enrique told Prime Video Sport France, via @PSG_Report. “On the goals, I have nothing to say. But he can help the team more, in a different way. I’ll talk to him about it first, I’ll never tell you what it is, because it’s private. Kylian is one of the best in the world but we need more. We want him to do more things.”



The Spaniard preferred to expand on why he feels like this, but he still made it clear that no hat-trick will prevent him from scolding Mbappe. Of course, it’s quite surprising that Enrique makes this kind of remark when the striker just helped the team claim a comfortable win, which also makes PSG top of the league.



The manager had no intention of making a big deal out of this, yet his mere sign of unhappiness with Mbappe already creates some sort of tension. But of course, he stressed that whatever is going on will be resolved in private. In the meantime, PSG fans should try and enjoy this triumph.



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<h2>PSG fans agree with Luis Enrique</h2>



While Mbappe’s three goals gave PSG the win on Saturday, fans weren’t exactly pleased with the way he played throughout the game. Many users on X (Twitter) agree with Enrique, with some of them claiming that the 24-year-old needs to show more committment.


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“Lucho is right. Whether we like it or not. Kylian needs to help out more and look for his teammates. Also on defense Mukiele would give him balls but Mbappe was no where near,” @lalo_827Marlins wrote. “Doesn’t track back, isn’t aggressive enough during the pressing, doesn’t pass to his teammates…so yeah a lot of things to talk about,” @fredohess added.



Gianluigi Donnarumma drew a lot of praise for his performance, since his saves prevented Reims from tying the match when PSG were leading just by one goal. But even when the Parisians extended their lead, the Italian keeper continued to make notable saves.


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“I totally agree he really didn’t do anything apart from the goals donnarumma win the game for us he deserve man of the match,” @al_master01 wrote. “Imagine if Mbappe wasn’t sefish and pressed more,” @Richard51251417 tweeted.



Of course, some users also stood up for Mbappe, emphasizing on the fact that he scored a hat-trick that made the team win.



<h2>What’s next for PSG</h2>



With their recent victory, Paris Saint-Germain lead the Ligue 1 standings with 27 points in 12 games (W8 D3 L1). Nice are just one point below them in second place, while Monaco are third with 23 points.



The latter will be their next opponents when the international break is over. PSG will return to action on Friday, November 24, when they welcome Monaco to Parc des Princes on Matchday 13 of the French league. Four days later, they will take on Newcastle in the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage.

PSG: Luis Enrique not happy with Kylian Mbappe despite his hat-trick

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It’s already been more than a week since <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> emerged victorious at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony. But some are still unhappy with the result. Didier Deschamps, for instance, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/didier-deschamps-doesnt-think-lionel-messi-is-the-greatest-player-of-all-time-after-ballon-dor-win-20231101-BUS-82275.html">has once again</a> claimed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe">Kylian Mbappe</a> deserved the prize. 



In an interview with BeIn Sports, the French national team head coach revealed that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/psg">Paris Saint-Germain</a> superstar is quite upset with the result as well. Last year, the 24-year-old almost took France to glory at Qatar 2022.



“He deserved to win it. It’s a disappointment that he came third,” Deschamps said. “After that, these are votes by journalists from all over the world. I’m not saying that Messi didn’t deserve it or that Haaland didn’t deserve it. He’s young, but with what he’s achieved, he would have deserved it. I don’t have to console him. He’s disappointed.“



Messi got the upper hand over Mbappe in the World Cup final, helping Argentina beat France on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw. The 36-year-old bagged a brace, while the PSG striker recorded a hat-trick.



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That result seems to explain why Messi received the most votes for this year’s Ballon d’Or, given to the best player of the 2022-23 season. Erling Haaland was also a strong contender after winning the treble with Manchester City, but Messi’s World Cup seemed to weigh more than anything else.


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<h2>Deschamps also complains about countries that didn’t vote for Mbappe</h2>



Apart from being upset with the fact that Mbappe didn’t win, Deschamps also called out the journalists who didn’t include the Frenchman in their top five. 180 journalists from 180 different nations choose their favorites, but for the 55-year-old it’s strange that Mbappe isn’t a unanimous pick.



“After that, the votes… These are votes that come from all over the place. I was surprised, to say the least, and even a little more surprised by some people’s votes,” Deschamps said. “Not putting Mbappe in the top five is really… I’m not going to use the word dishonesty, but it’s not far off all the same.”


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Only eight countries didn’t vote for Mbappe at the 2023 Ballon d’Or: Algeria, Bosnia, Denmark, Equatorial Guinea, Lebanon, Panama, Norway, and Switzerland. Meanwhile, four nations picked Mbappe as their first choice: Cameroon, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, and Ecuador.



<h2>Messi believes Mbappe will be a Ballon d’Or favorite from now on</h2>



In his Ballon d’Or acceptance speech, Messi suggested he doesn’t see himself winning the award for a ninth occasion. Instead, he expects younger stars to take over, with Mbappe and Haaland leading the race from now on.


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“It’s going to be a nice fight between the two of them and between several other younger players around here. They both deserved it this year,” Leo said. Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez has also backed Mbappe to win many Ballon d’Ors in the future, when Messi and Ronaldo are no longer active.

Didier Deschamps insists Kylian Mbappe deserved to win the 2023 Ballon d'Or

Didier Deschamps insists Kylian Mbappe deserved to win the 2023 Ballon d'Or - Bolavip US

Kylian Mbappe will be the most coveted player next summer when his contract with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/psg">PSG</a> expires. In fact, starting on January 1, 2024, the French star is free to negotiate with any club.



For several years, Real Madrid have been at the center of rumors surrounding Mbappe, but the release clause was always the reason why the historic transfer didn’t happen.



Now, the situation is very different because Kylian Mbappe is about to become a free agent. Faced with this scenario, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a> issued an official statement to explain the current situation.



“Faced with the information recently disseminated and published by various media outlets speculating on alleged negotiations between the player Kylian Mbappe and our club, Real Madrid C. F. wants to state that these reports are unequivocally false, and no such negotiations have taken place with a player who belongs to PSG.”



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<h2>Will Kylian Mbappe play for Real Madrid?</h2>



Although Real Madrid deny any current negotiations for Kylian Mbappe, the reality is that they have an open door to sign one of the best players in the world. The big difference compared to previous years is that they don’t have to pay a transfer fee.







However, in order to avoid any potential sanctions from UEFA or friction with PSG, the president of the Spanish club, Florentino Perez, has been very cautious in his statements about Mbappe.


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In August 2023, the star player took a significant step towards leaving PSG by not exercising his automatic contract renewal until 2025. The player remained silent, stayed committed to the French team, and, in return, received a substantial loyalty bonus.



However, in a move that infuriated Paris Saint-Germain’s president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, Kylian never signed a contract that would tie him to the French club beyond the summer of 2024. Advantage for Real Madrid.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> won his eighth Ballon d’Or after a spectacular performance in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup">2022 Qatar World Cup</a>. The Argentine surpassed Norwegian forward <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/erling-haaland">Erling Haaland</a> and French star Kylian Mbappe in the final voting.



However, many experts and fans disagreed with Messi receiving the award, arguing that it should recognize a year’s worth of work rather than just a two-week tournament like the World Cup.



Hence, one of the major mysteries surrounding the Ballon d’Or was to learn about the distribution of votes from all the journalists selected by France Football magazine.



Erling Haaland’s numbers in the 2022-2023 season were just amazing. 36 goals in the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/premier-league">Premier League</a>&nbsp;(a new record) and 12 goals at the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/champions-league">Champions League</a>. Meanwhile, had it not been for Messi in the final against France, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe">Kylian Mbappe</a> would have secured his first Ballon d’Or, as he was the top scorer of the tournament with epic performances in the decisive rounds.



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<h2>Who voted for Lionel Messi in the Ballon d’Or?</h2>



France Football magazine, responsible for organizing the award, revealed the voting results of the journalists chosen to determine the winner of the 2023 Ballon d’Or.







Lionel Messi received 462 points, Erling Haaland 357 points and Kylian Mbappe got 270 points. The rest of the Top 10 was completed by Kevin De Bruyne (100 points), Rodri (57 points), Vinicius Jr (49 points), Julian Alvarez (28 points), Victor Osimhen (24 points), Bernardo Silva (20 points), and Luka Modric (19 points).


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<h2>Ballon d’Or 2023: Who gets a vote?</h2>



A few years ago, France Football decided to reduce the voting and now 92 journalists from among the top 100 countries in the FIFA ranking are in charge of the decision. They have to pick five players from the list of 30 finalists giving points in descending order.



In fact, another topic that received widespread criticism worldwide is the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo was not among the 30 finalists. It’s essential to note that the period considered for the voting was the 2022-2023 season and not a calendar year.



<h2>Ballon d’Or 2023: The most controversial votes</h2>



Over the years, one of the major criticisms of the Ballon d’Or has been the neutrality of the selected journalists who cast their votes. The 2023 edition was no exception to this, with some surprising decisions.



One of the cases that generated a lot of controversy was that of the Argentine journalist, Enrique Wolff, who voted for Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez, Kylian Mbappe, Emiliano Martinez, and Lautaro Martinez.


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Of course, it raises eyebrows that four players from his own country are on his list, and especially the exclusion of Erling Haaland after a spectacular season with Manchester City.



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Another name that surprised with his decision was the French journalist Vincent Garcia. Despite his nationality, his top vote went to Erling Haaland, leaving his compatriot Kylian Mbappe in second place.



Furthermore, in another example where nationality influenced the selection, Emmanuel Gustave Samnick from Cameroon included the current goalkeeper of Manchester United, Andre Onana, in his Top 5. 



Mostafa Badri from Morocco gave the fourth place to another compatriot, goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. He didn’t even include Mbappe after his great performances in the World Cup.


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<h2>Ballon d’Or 2023: Full List of Votes by Countries</h2>



As we’ve mentioned before, the selected journalists were required to choose five players to distribute points in descending order. Here is the complete list presented by France Football magazine.



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