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France's Kylian Mbappe is favourite to win the Golden Ball at the 2018 World Cup. Reuters
France's Kylian Mbappe is favourite to win the Golden Ball at the 2018 World Cup. Reuters
Kylian Mbappe's chance to confirm himself as heir to Messi and Ronaldo's throne
A match-winning display in the World Cup final for France can cement the forward's status as the new superstar of football