Published 12:30 IST, March 25th 2020

Lionel Messi not better than Neymar in terms of technical skills: Brazil legend Cafu

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi is not as technically skilful as Neymar. This is the unbiased opinion of two-time World Cup-winning right-back Cafu.

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Brazilian legend Cafu recently claimed that Lionel Messi is t as technically skilful as Neymar. 32-year-old Lionel Messi has won six Ballon d'Or's over past 12 years but Cafu still believes that Neymar is much more accomplished than Messi in terms of skillset. However, re is also news emerging that pair of Lionel Messi and Neymar that could reunite at Camp u.

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Is Neymar better than Lionel Messi?

Over past decade and beyond, Lionel Messi has produced magical moments on football pitch for Barcelona as well as Argentina. star forward has been rewned as one of greatest players ever to have graced sport. Along with Cristia Ronaldo, duo have shared prestigious hour of winning Ballon d'Or on 11 of past 12 occasions. However, former Brazil right-back Cafu has claimed that Neymar is more technically gifted than Lionel Messi.

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Cafu admits Neymar is more skilful than Lionel Messi

In a recent Skype interview with Fox Sports, 2-time World Cup winner Cafu stated that player is superior to Neymar in terms of technical skill, t even Lionel Messi. Although Cafu also revealed that he has plenty of respect for Lionel Messi, what world wants is to watch more of Neymar because of his flair and skillset.

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Neymar transfer record move

Back in summer of 2017, Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain broke all transfer records in football when y splashed €222 million for his services from LaLiga club Barcelona. But just three years into his playing career at Parc De Princes, Neymar has reportedly asked for a return to Catalonia.

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Barcelona Neymar transfer halted due to lack of funds?

Although Neymar transfer has been grabbing headlines. Forbes SportsMoney has claimed that Barcelona might t be able to afford cost regarding Neymar transfer. With coronavirus pandemic, Barcelona are looking to offload World Cup winner Antoine Greizmann in order to ease cash flow into club.

 

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12:30 IST, March 25th 2020