Manchester Metropolis striker Erling Haaland has rejected claims that his rivalry with Paris Saint-Germain ahead Kylian Mbappe is the brand new Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo.
Haaland and Mbappe are extensively thought of to be the 2 finest gamers on the planet proper now, with many believing that the pair will go on to dominate as the previous Barcelona and Actual Madrid legends have over the previous decade or extra.
“That is what everybody thinks,” Haaland instructed France Soccer. “However it’s a must to emphasise simply how loopy the issues Messi and Cristiano have carried out.
“You additionally need to do not forget that they’re nonetheless doing it, even when they’re getting older. They’re nonetheless implausible gamers.
“However I by no means discuss myself being towards different gamers, it is not my approach of seeing issues. I give attention to myself, I solely attempt to be higher every single day, to proceed having fun with what I do and being one of the best model of myself.”
Haaland and Mbappe shall be among the many favourites to win the Ballon d’Or this 12 months, though Messi might be the strongest contender for the distinguished particular person prize after main Argentina to World Cup glory at Qatar 2022.
Whereas Haaland insists he’s centered on his personal sport, the 23-year-old admits he enjoys watching one of the best gamers on the planet.
“Sure, in fact,” he mentioned. “I watch lots of soccer on TV. I like soccer, I’ve at all times liked it, and you could possibly say it takes up all of my time, whether or not professionally or in my life.
“However there are such a lot of video games and coaching periods that I’ve to consider restoration too.”
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Erling Haaland’s agent has addressed ‘unusual’ hypothesis linking the Norwegian with a transfer to Actual Madrid.
In the meantime, it has been reported that the striker has a launch clause, which might see him go away Metropolis subsequent summer time.
Watch as Haaland is jumped on by a fan after scoring towards Sheffield United within the Premier League at Bramall Lane final weekend.