'It's difficult to say Messi is better than Ronaldo or Mbappe': Didier Deschamps

"The Argentinians [say that Messi is the best of all time]. He is one of them, but it is difficult to say that Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo or Kylian Mbappe, who is younger," France head coach Didier Deschamps has told ESPN.

That's really bold from Deschamps. Is he still angry over Argentina's World Cup win in the final?

Even if you believe Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Messi, why bring Kylian Mbappe up? The Frenchman's figures are far from Leo's at his age while he is yet to win his first Ballon d'Or.

Defending your biggest star is a great thing, but his words sound really ridiculous.

Faces of Haaland and Mbappe the moment Messi proclaimed Ballon d'Or winner – spotted

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