The 23-year-old player has netted 15 times and provided six assists in 26 La Liga matches in 2023-2024, Xinhua reports.
"We have a wonderful relationship, I love Vinny," Neymar said during an event to raise funds for his Neymar Institute in Sao Paulo on Monday. "He is a very good friend that football has given me and he had a great season, he played very well. I would definitely advocate for him to win the Ballon d'Or, I don't think there is any other player who can compete with him." Could equalize." Him."
Neymar also spoke about his frustration at being sidelined for several months after recovering from a serious knee injury. The 32-year-old Al Hilal star has not played since rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus of his left knee in October.
He will miss the Copa America in the United States from June 20 to July 14 and is not expected to start playing again until at least August or September.
"It is difficult to explain in words the pain I have felt in the last few months," Neymar said. "My ACL and meniscus were torn into five pieces, so it was a pretty serious injury. But I've been able to spend more time with my kids, family and friends. It's an injury that affects more than just the knee." Because it's very challenging mentally."
"Being away from the game for so long has caused me pain and suffering. I am grateful to my family and friends for helping me get through this," he said.
"We have a wonderful relationship, I love Vinny," Neymar said during an event to raise funds for his Neymar Institute in Sao Paulo on Monday. "He is a very good friend that football has given me and he had a great season, he played very well. I would definitely advocate for him to win the Ballon d'Or, I don't think there is any other player who can compete with him." Could equalize." Him."
Neymar also spoke about his frustration at being sidelined for several months after recovering from a serious knee injury. The 32-year-old Al Hilal star has not played since rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus of his left knee in October.
He will miss the Copa America in the United States from June 20 to July 14 and is not expected to start playing again until at least August or September.
"It is difficult to explain in words the pain I have felt in the last few months," Neymar said. "My ACL and meniscus were torn into five pieces, so it was a pretty serious injury. But I've been able to spend more time with my kids, family and friends. It's an injury that affects more than just the knee." Because it's very challenging mentally."
"Being away from the game for so long has caused me pain and suffering. I am grateful to my family and friends for helping me get through this," he said.
