“I think Messi is first, then Neymar and then Cristiano [Ronaldo] is in third place," the 62-year-old told TV Bandeirantes.
Leão, who coached Brazil for eight months between 2000 and 2001, also claims that Neymar must leave Santos for a move to a European club – if he"s to be one day recognised as the best player in the world.
“Neymar is not the best in the world because he needs to go to Europe and play in a World Cup."