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Lineker: “Mbappé can match Ronaldo but not Messi”

The former English glory, Gary Lineker, believes that Kylian Mbappé will never be the size of Lionel Messi.

Gary Lineker believes Kylian Mbappé can reach the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo, but believes Lionel Messi has reached a dimension that no other player can.

After winning the title of Ligue 1’s top scorer for the third time in a row in Ligue 1 and enjoying another exceptional season, the Bondy prodigy is heading to the European Championship as one of the best strikers in football .

“Mbappé must have this hunger for 20 years”

And Lineker believes that Mbappé, whose name continued to be cited at Real Madrid, is already a global phenomenon. At the same time, he believes that a stay in La Liga can only help him grow. “Mbappé is already a world superstar who is most likely to succeed Ronaldo, but not Messi – because the Argentine can do things that no one else can do quite simply,” Lineker told Goal.

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“In terms of talent, there is no doubt. It is more a question of whether (Mbappé) has the same desire to continue his career over 17, 19 years like the other two (Ronaldo and Messi). is quite remarkable and it takes something special to do it. In terms of abilities, he could continue to do these things with Real Madrid. Does he need to leave PSG to fulfill his ambitions for greatness? to be, I do not know “.

“We always talk about passing witnesses. We saw it in the Champions League but I think it was more because Barcelona and Juventus have weak teams in transition at the moment. Messi, during this calendar year, has scored more and had more assists than anyone else Ronaldo still scores many goals. They are phenomenal, “ continued the ex-England international.

Lineker then concluded by expressing his hope to see a young Englishman emerge among the extraordinary players. “We saw Erling Haaland and Mbappe shine in the Champions League and we will see him again at the Euro, with Mbappé. Hopefully also with one or two guys from England like Phil Foden, Mason Mount and Jadon Sancho [qui vont bien]. I love Sancho and think people will be surprised how good he is without watching so much foreign football. I am also enthusiastic about Jude Bellingham, Nicolo Barella as well. There is also a lot of quality within the France team. “

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