2023 Ballon d’Or Battle: Haaland names one Messi attribute he wants

Erling Haaland has shown his gracious side by naming one thing he admires in Lionel Messi despite both men set for an epic battle for the 2023 Ballon d'Or crown.

The two stars are the undoubted favourites for this year's award and come October 30, one of them will be the best footballer in the world for the year under review.

Messi captained Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar to 'complete football', while Haaland spearheaded Manchester City's goal-scoring in their treble-winning season.

According to Goal, the Argentine is the favourite to win the coveted award for a record-extending eighth time ahead of the Norwegian striker, who is sure to make the podium for the first time.

Haaland admires Messi's dribbling

players are left-footed and vary in skill sets.

The former Paris Saint-Germain forward possesses the ability to delete opponents and has an eye for goals and passes. At the same time, the Premier League star is reputable for his positioning and goal-scoring.

Speaking to L'Equipe, Haaland was asked to pick an attribute he admired in another player and his answer showed his class because he was allowed to mention any player.