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Antoine Griezmann Talks Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Comparisons

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has said he believes he now sits at the "top table" alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France.

Per F.J. Diaz and Javier G. Matallanas of AS, the Frenchman conceded he is "never going to be a 50-goals-per-season-type player" like Messi or Ronaldo.

But, when asked if he deserved to be in the conversation around the world's best players with the pair, he said: "Yes, I believe so. I know other players are emerging, and I am conscious that I can improve my game too.