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Marseille manager, Andre Villas-Boas has identified Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe as the \u2018natural successor\u2019 of Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi and Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d\u2019Or.<\/p>\n

Mbappe, who came fourth in last year\u2019s Ballon d\u2019 Or, is among the 30-man shortlist for this year\u2019s Europe top individual prize alongside Messi and Ronaldo.<\/p>\n

The France international has scored six goals and assisted four in eight appearances for PSG this term.<\/p>\n

\u201cMbappe is the natural successor of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d\u2019Or,\u201d Villas-Boas was quoted by Goal as telling reporters ahead of Maseille\u2019s clash against PSG in Ligue 1 on Sunday.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe squad PSG have is incredible, it\u2019s also well put together this year. [Mauro] Icardi has adapted well.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the injuries to [Thomas] Meunier and [Ander] Herrera, I do not know what [Thomas] Tuchel is going to do. He also has [Angel] Di Maria, who is in incredible form.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe difference between the two teams is gigantic, but we aren\u2019t going to Paris to be part of a PSG party. We are going to try and win the game. You have to sweat for the badge but it is also important to finish the match without any injuries or suspensions.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Marseille manager, Andre Villas-Boas has identified Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe as the \u2018natural successor\u2019 of Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi and Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d\u2019Or. Mbappe, who came fourth in last year\u2019s Ballon d\u2019 Or, is among the 30-man shortlist for this year\u2019s Europe top individual prize alongside Messi and Ronaldo. 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