New Jersey, June 29 -- Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazario praised Argentina captain Lionel Messi and France forward and skipper Kylian Mbappe, saying both players deserve to be among the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading scorers and have transcended statistics with their impact on the game.

The Les Blues will take on Sweden in a high-voltage Round of 32 contest on July 1 as per Indian Standard Time (IST).

Speaking to L'Equipe, as quoted by Goal.com, the Brazilian legend said the legacies of players are defined not only by records but also by their influence on football.

"You also have to think about the legacy you leave. But they are both, without a doubt, players who transcend statistics and deserve to be the competition's all-...