Neymar picks Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba over Cristiano Ronaldo in his dream five-a-side team

Neymar left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2017 in a reported €222 million deal.  Brazilian, however, continues to express his admiration for his former strike partners - Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez by naming duo in his 5-a-side dream team. However, 27-year-old omitted Cristia Ronaldo from his side.

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Neymar picks Lionel Messi and Paul Pogba ahead of Cristia Ronaldo

Speaking to ESPN, Neymar was asked to pick his dream 5-a-side team. While Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez made list, his current strike partner Kylian Mbappe was also picked by Brazilian.

Eden Hazard and Paul Pogba made up numbers in a very attacking side. While Cristia Ronaldo's omission comes as a surprise, Neymar's side also did t involve a goalkeeper.

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He was also asked to pick a five-a-side line-up from retired players. Once again he named a surprising side with three English stars and Brazilians.

Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and David Beckham made it to his side, while Barcelona legend Xavi and Thierry Henry filled or places. Neymar showed his preferences for attack once again by t naming a defender or a goalkeeper in eir of his side.

Neymar talks PSG and his struggling '2019'

Ever since moving to French capital, Neymar has been linked with a move away. Last summer, he was linked with a move to his former club Barcelona, however, move failed to materialise. 

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During interview, Neymar furr touched upon his struggles with PSG this season citing his injury issues hampered 2019. 28-year-old insisted he remains er to learn from last year and excel in coming year.

Speaking of PSG, Brazilian insisted that his side are better than ever this year and have a strong chance of ending ir hunt for a 'Champions League' title this season. 

'2019 was a very difficult year for me in every way―professionally and personally. It was a year of learning, of twists and turns, and bettering oneself.' - Neymar

PSG made it to Champions League Round of 16 as winners of Group A, ahead of Real Madrid. y'll face German club Borussia Dortmund in coming kckout round in February. Coming back to ir league form, PSG thrashed Saint-Etienne 6-1 on Wednesday night (Thursday IST). Mauro Icardi scored a hat-trick while Neymar and Kylian Mbappe also got on scoresheet. 

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