Corinthians defender Gil believes Seleção team-mate Neymar is better than Lionel Messi

Corinthians defender Gil believes his Seleção team-mate Neymar is better than Lionel Messi. The 27 year-old centre-back concedes that he has never played against Messi, but feels Neymar is a more complete player.  “I’ve never played against Messi but I’ve faced Neymar several times,” he admitted in an interview with ESPN sports. “With Neymar we […]
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2014-10-10 01:35:00

Corinthians defender Gil believes his Seleção team-mate Neymar is better than Lionel Messi.

The 27 year-old centre-back concedes that he has never played against Messi, but feels Neymar is a more complete player. 

“I’ve never played against Messi but I’ve faced Neymar several times,” he admitted in an interview with ESPN sports.

“With Neymar we are talking about a complete player who gets involved with the team’s play, shoots well with both feet and is very fast.

“I honestly think he is a more complete player than Messi.”