HISTORIC BALLON D'OR AND GOAL OUTBURST FROM MBAPPE BEFORE INTER

"People I meet on the street always tell me I should win the Ballon d'Or. I think I made history in the World Cup in the summer. I feel this year could be the year, but journalists vote. They will make the decision. Do I think I am the best in the world? I always thought so. I'd gladly score just 30 goals but win all the trophies. (On defense) Stop playing dumb and tell them I scored more goals than them. All the players you want me to defend like, want to score as much as I do."

Speaking at the press conference held before Real Madrid's critical Inter match in the Champions League, Kylian Mbappe made shocking and highly assertive statements that dropped like a bombshell. The French superstar fiercely broke his silence against the criticism directed at his playing style and his chances for the Ballon d'Or. Stating clearly that he never lost his belief in being the best player in the world, Mbappe emphasized that he deserves the prestigious award for his performance last summer. However, the star footballer's main reaction was against the criticism that he and his teammate Vinicius Junior do not help the defense enough. Furious at the press member's defense question giving examples of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe made an open challenge to his rivals by underlining his own goal statistics. Although he stated that he focuses on the trophies the team will win rather than individual successes, he drew a clear line for those who compare his unique ability to produce scores with defensive duties. This incredibly confident and aggressive attitude of Mbappe before the Inter match caused a wide repercussion in the European press. The striker has already managed to become the most talked-about name of the week.

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