Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi ain't on a different level from the level i'm in

France forward compares himself with Ronaldo and Messi
Cr7 and Lionel are at a different level I agree but I have also reached that level

antoine griezmann claimed he's on the same degree as lionel messi and cristiano ronaldo as he set his points of interest on prevailing the ballon d'or, regardless of admitting he could make enhancements to his football.

World cup winning france striker was not included at the three-man shortlist for fifa's the best award, the winner will be announced on september 24, however he's though feeling assured of his possibilities of being named the world best player later within the 12 months.

in contrast to fifa's prize, the ballon d'or winner is determined by way of votes from journalists, and griezmann described the prize as more prestigious.

"i suppose the ballon d'or has extra status and history," he said in a statement to AS . "there's three months left to give everything.

"it's miles clear that i'm a extraordinary footballer than cristiano ronaldo, messi, neymar or [Kylian] mbappe. i am on the top but i will enhance.

"i am trying to be as complete as ever. i am not going to score fifty goals, however i'm looking to assist offensively and hustle  for the team.

"i assume i already sit down wherein messi and cristiano are. and i know different players are going to get to this level for sure."