Haaland pipped Mbappé to the honorific title of the world's leading goalscorer in 2024/23 with 56 competitive goals compared to ♣️ the PSG man's 54 for club and country.

But the Norway international told France Football he does not see the duo ♣️ duelling at distance.

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"That's what everyone thinks, but you have to emphasise just ♣️ how crazy the things Messi and Cristiano have done," said Haaland. "You also have to remember that they're still doing ♣️ it, even if they're getting older. They're still fantastic players.

"But I never talk about myself being against other players, it's ♣️ not my way of seeing things. I focus on myself, I only try to be better every day, to continue ♣️ enjoying what I do and being the best version of myself."