Ballon d’Or: Mbappe Believes New Criteria Could See Him Top Messi, Haaland

• Kylian Mbappe is banking on the newly implemented criteria to win the 2023 Ballon d’Or
• The Frenchman believes he can edge out Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland to the accolade
• The 2023 Ballon d’Or winner will be crowned during a gala ceremony in Paris this October

Kylian Mbappe believes he is a strong contender for the prestigious 2023 Ballon d’Or award.

Many have tipped the Paris Saint-Germain striker to go head-to-head with Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland for the prize, but the Frenchman believes he has an edge.

In a recent interview with France Football, the 24-year-old suggested the newly implemented criteria for the Ballon d'Or award could propel him above the others.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner, who is yet to win the coveted individual prize, believes his performances over the past season could allow him to win the top honour in football.

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New rules for Ballon d'Or

The Ballon d'Or award has changed rules in recent years, with voters reportedly asked to look at how a player performed individually first before considering what he/she achieved with his/her team.

Rating his chances at present, Mbappe told French media outlet, Paris Fans:

"The Ballon d’Or with the old rules, I would have said no to you. But, with the news, it is the performance of the player that takes precedence."

The French star believes he is truly a candidate for the most prestigious prize in football.

"We ask you to select the most impressive player, who had the most impact, who was the most decisive, who burned the retina the most. I have two, three things in my luggage."

The annual award, presented to the best-performing footballer in the world, has historically been dominated by Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Argentine has won the prize on seven occasions, while his Portuguese counterpart has won it five times.

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The Ballon d’Or 2023 ceremony is billed for the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris this October.

PSG players upset with Mbappe

Sports Brief also reported on Mbappe’s recent attitude towards PSG provoking an angry response from several of his teammates, following the star's latest interview.

The French forward gave an interview in which he was critical of the club and listed their shortcomings, labelling the Parisians as 'a divisive club that attracts gossip'.

Mbappe’s latest comments have not gone down well with six of his teammates, including two new signings, who have now reported him to PSG top management.