Ronaldo believes that Neymar could end the reign of Cristiano and Messi – Sports

Former Brazilian footballer Ronaldo estimated Wednesday that fellow countryman Neymar could end the reign of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi if he has a good performance in the 2018 World Cup.

"In 2002, I did not play much during the season, but I did an excellent World Cup and I won the award for best FIFA player, "said Ronaldo, the" Phenomenon ", in a presentation of the price.

With Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Argentine Lionel Messi – the two players who have won the award in recent years – who are already out of the World Cup, the "Phenomenon" elects Neymar as the lead candidate

"Neymars' is much improved, but beyond the Cup of the World it is apparent in the decisive stages of Brazil 's Cup of the World Cup will bring Metsi and Ronaldo' s recognition, acknowledging that

the former German international Lothar Matthaeus, who won the first edition of the prize in 1991, considers that Neymar, who aligns himself in the French Paris Saint -Germain, can only win the prize when he wins titles with his "

" It's easy to win the title in France, "said the former German footballer, adding:" For me , this season, Neymar has not yet shown that he is the best. "

Matthaeus felt that there were other candidates like the Frenchman Kylian Mbappé, the Englishman Harry Kane and the Croatian Luka Modric

Since 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were awarded the prize for the best FIFA player, awarded in 2010 and 2015 with France Football.