An FC Barcelona star has hailed Paris Saint-Germain attacker Neymar, claiming that the Brazilian is the "best" in the world at what he does on the pitch despite his critics.
Brazil have already announced a star-studded for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, headlined by their No.10 Neymar. The PSG man will have a number of top-level supporting acts including Vinicius Junior, Antony, and Raphinha, who will all be making their first appearance at the showpiece, while it's Neymar's third showing at the competition having made his tournament debut on home soil in 2014.
The Les Parisiens No.10 has been in sensational form for his club this season, contributing 15 goals and 12 assists in 19 matches across all competitions. Blaugrana winger Raphinha has now revealed that he believes that his compatriot is the best in the world.
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"The best player in the world? Neymar," Raphinha told Que T'hi.
"I always go with the Brazilians, but not only for that: I think he is the best for what he does on the pitch, although many people keep talking badly about him, but he is a great footballer and a great person."
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Neymar, meanwhile, recently suggested that he is in the best condition to compete at this year's showpiece due to the fact that it is happening in the middle of the season.
Speaking to Esquire, Neymar said: "Losing is never easy in football, but at a World Cup it's worse. That's why you have to do the preparation right, be 100% right physically and mentally.
"The preparation for this World Cup is better than usual because it's coming in the middle of the season, where you're at your best physically. Players can be tired for tournaments at the end of a season and so I think the level of this World Cup is going to be very high."
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