The 2024 Ballon d’Or is shaping up to be an intriguing battle between Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe, Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland. All three players have had impressive campaigns and are now in contention for the prestigious award.

Mbappe has been in sensational form this season, scoring 30 goals and providing 15 assists in all competitions for PSG. He has been instrumental in helping the club win the Ligue 1 title and reach the Champions League final. He also scored a crucial penalty in France’s 1-0 win over Greece in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.

The 21-year-old believes he can beat both Messi and Haaland to the Ballon d’Or. He said: “I think I have a chance to win the Ballon d’Or. I know I have to work hard and continue to perform at a high level, but I believe I can do it.”

Messi, meanwhile, has been in sublime form for Barcelona this season. He has scored 32 goals and provided 16 assists in all competitions, helping the club win the La Liga title and reach the Champions League semi-finals. He is also the all-time top scorer in the Champions League with 118 goals.

Haaland, on the other hand, has been in prolific form for Borussia Dortmund this season. He has scored 41 goals and provided 10 assists in all competitions, helping the club reach the Champions League quarter-finals. He has also been a key player for Norway, scoring 10 goals in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.

So, who will win the Ballon d’Or in 2024? It is impossible to predict at this stage, but it is clear that all three players have a strong chance of winning the award. Mbappe is the youngest of the three and has the potential to become one of the greatest players of all time. Messi is the most experienced and has the most impressive record in the Champions League. Haaland is the most in-form player and has been scoring goals for fun this season.

It is certain that the battle for the Ballon d’Or in 2024 will be an exciting one. All three players have the potential to win the award and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. It is sure to be a thrilling race and one that will be closely followed by football fans around the world.