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.

"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."

Though he may not compare himself to his global rivals in public, Haaland does admit to watching them 💲 play.