Brazilian football legend, Ronaldinho, has made a controversial statement which many in the football world have begged to differ from.
The Brazilian star started a heated debate among football pundits with his latest claim equating Neymar Jnr. to the likes Of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Ronaldinho, a former FC Barcelona star claimed Neymar, his fellow countryman is on the same level with World footballer of the year Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona star Lionel Messi.
Ronaldinho who maintained that Neymar will soon beat Ronaldo and Messi to the World Footballer of the year title added: “Neymar is a close friend and he is Brazil’s greatest idol today.”
Speaking to Gulf News, Ronaldinho added : “He’s already at the same level as Ronaldo and Messi and we truly hope that one day he can get the Ballon d’Or and continue his success, but he’s already amongst the top and it’s just a matter of time.”
When asked to compare the Barcelona FC squad in his time to the current squad, the footballer said: “I never like comparisons, we were a great team with great players and individuals, and today’s side also has a great team with great players and individuals.”
“I was successful, my team was successful and we won a lot of trophies and today’s Barca side are the same, they are also very successful, so I want to wish the best to them. I don’t like comparisons, I just know we should continue.”