Haaland pipped Mbapp茅 to the honorific title of the world's leading goalscorer in 2024/23 with 56 competitive goals compared to 8锔忊儯 the PSG man's 54 for club and country.
But the Norway international told France Football he does not see the duo 8锔忊儯 duelling at distance.
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"That's what everyone thinks, but you have to emphasise just 8锔忊儯 how crazy the things Messi and Cristiano have done," said Haaland. "You also have to remember that they're still doing 8锔忊儯 it, even if they're getting older. They're still fantastic players.
"But I never talk about myself being against other players, it's 8锔忊儯 not my way of seeing things. I focus on myself, I only try to be better every day, to continue 8锔忊儯 enjoying what I do and being the best version of myself."
