"The 30-player shortlist for the Ballon d'Or was announced earlier, with Argentina's King of the Balls Mez being recognized as the favourite to win the award. However, Manchester City striker Ayn Rand was interviewed by France Football recently, and said that he is already one of the world's top strikers, and he is confident that he can compete with Mez for the Ballon d'Or this year.
The Norwegian star was asked if he thinks he is the best striker in the world, he said: "This question is a bit ingenious, depending on what type of striker you are talking about, but I am already among the best, is it the best one? Maybe."
