Neymar is better than Cristiano Ronaldo, says former Brazil coach

“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 […]
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2012-03-10 09:11:00

“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."

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