They don t see soccer the same way they don t see life the same way – Kylian Mbappe explains why many people are obsessed with Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi rivalry × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football News

They don t see soccer the same way they don t see life the same way – Kylian Mbappe explains why many people are obsessed with Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi rivalry

By Diptanil Roy Modified 10 Sep 2022 Follow Us 1 Comment Share Kylian Mbappe talks about the rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Kylian Mbappe has spoken about how the rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo consumed an entire generation of football fans, including himself. The French striker addressed the rivalry between the two superstars during a recent conversation with the Wall Street Journal (reported via PSGtalk): “They changed the way people approach the game,” Mbappé told the newspaper. “I think that’s why their rivalry obsessed so many people. They don’t see soccer the same way. They don’t see life the same way.” He added: “And they went at it tooth and nail for more than a decade—for me, that was my entire childhood.” Messi and Ronaldo have won a record 12 Ballons d'Or between them. Mbappe has been tipped as the successor to the legendary duo in football thanks to his incredible exploits over the course of such a young career. Ballon d'Or #ballondor@francefootballHERE IS THE WINNER!

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#ballondor20751959297HERE IS THE WINNER! SEVEN BALLON D’OR FOR LIONEL MESSI! #ballondor https://t.co/U2SywJmruC In another recent interview with the New York Times (reported via The Mirror), Mbappe talked about his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or: “I think I’m about to win it [the Ballon d’Or]. I always say I dream about everything. I have no limits. So of course, like you say, it’s a new generation. And Ronaldo, Messi — you’re gonna stop. We have to find someone else, someone new.”

Kylian Mbappe s answer when asked to choose between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

When asked to choose between the two modern football legends, Mbappe said last month (reported via GOAL): "Every year I wondered who would win the Ballon d’Or, Messi or Cristiano. Who do I prefer? It's like choosing between your father or your mother, you can't." The PSG forward continued: "As for all those of my generation, the Ballon d'Or is inevitably associated with the battle between Leo and Cristiano. Digging really deep into my memory, I also remember a little bit Ronaldinho (a Ballon d'Or winner in 2005)." He went on to say: "But, frankly, everything is crushed by the greedy two! They have shared the prize for so long. Every year, like everyone else, I wondered which one of them would get it. Looking back, that battle was pretty crazy." Mbappe concluded: "On ceremony days, it was fun to watch them when they were next to each other. And trying to figure out from their faces which one looked more angry or upset because they knew they didn't win." Paris Saint-Germain@PSG_inside

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#????????????62301085Découvrez notre maillot ????? @nikefootball pour la saison 22/23 Une nouvelle tunique blanche qui revisite l’un des designs les plus emblématiques du Club bit.ly/3x6LdK7#???????????? https://t.co/xiIzjK4HTc Mbappe is currently playing alongside Messi at PSG while Ronaldo is in the final year of his contract with Manchester United. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Anantaajith Ra × Feedback Thank You! 1 comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी