The Messi era and the Mbappe era are clearly different. So, we can't compare them. after all, Argentina has won the world cup Qatar. and everyone agrees, even football legends say that Messi is the Goat.
To be honest, if Messi comes back to play in the next world cup. I will not support him anymore, because he is not consistent with what he has stated before.
As for Kylian Mbappe, Mbappe still has the opportunity to continue to participate in this 4 yearly event. he is still very young, Mbappe has the opportunity to create new records and achievements for him. but if only, Haaland could play for any national team, for example he became a naturalized England player. I believe Haaland is a tough rival for Mbappe to beat. unfortunately, Norway rarely qualify for the world cup stage.
However, for the level of league competition. I really believe, if Manchester City won the Champions League. Haaland will be one of the best players to get the Balon D'Or.
and I doubt whether France will be able to repeat and enter the final round of the world cup later.
in fact, I believe that other young talents will be born who are no less great than Mbappe.
Mbappe is a very interesting and rare player. Like a mixture of cristiano ronaldo and messi. Transforms into zlatan in the penalty area. There is no defender in the world that he can't beat. He sprints fifty to sixty meters in just a few seconds, a great athlete. If he's not injured, he'll just ruin all stats at the age of 25. For example, Haaland can't score if someone doesn't carry the ball to him, it's that simple, but mbappe doesn't need it either. Makes France a favorite in almost every single tournament for many years.
There are no words to say about his football. He showed it again to those who did not know or forgot what kind of football player he was in the world cup final. If he's upset because they lost the world cup, he shouldn't be sad because Mbappe lost with his head held high.
I admit, Mbappe is one of the stars of the golden generation. he has a very fast running speed, kicks so hard. However, don't forget how he couldn't score in France vs England, France vs Morocco. how the Man to Man marking was done by his opponent at that time and how it was when France vs Argentina in the world cup final. in the first half, Mbapee didn't move at all. and it was only after Marcus Thuram came on that Mbappe shifted slightly towards the center, that he was able to explore more freely.
remember, 3 of the 2 goals he scored in that match were from the penalty spot. and Marcus Thuram, who contributed greatly to the bout. as for Haaland, he is a pure sticker. his instincts have been outstanding as one of the younger players, it's clear he rarely dribbles as his position is Target Man. but he proved his quality as one of the very talented young stars, he has scored 18 goals in this season with Man City in the Premier League.
So, if we have to compare between these stars. Mbappe vs Haaland, not Messi or Ronaldo not even Zlatan.