Manchester City star Erling Haaland was full of praise for rival Kylian Mbappe, describing the French striker as 'phenomenal'.
The two forwards have long been tipped to take the mantle from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as Ballon d'Or contenders for years to come, particularly after bursting onto the scene in the Champions League. Mbappe became the youngest player in the competition's history to score 35 goals in September, while Haaland holds the record for fewest games to reach 10, 15 and then 20 goals.
Mbappe sets himself apart on the international stage, having won the 2018 World Cup with France and made the final in Qatar last year, winning the Golden Boot with eight goals, including a hat-trick in the final. Haaland, meanwhile, is yet to feature in the world's biggest tournament with Norway.
