Rooney Questions Neymar’s Elite Status in Football
Wayne Rooney has cast doubt on Neymar’s standing among football’s all-time greats, insisting he never saw the Brazilian as a “top, top” player like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite Neymar’s success with Barcelona’s famed attacking trio and later wins at PSG and Santos, Rooney argues he was always overshadowed by Messi. Now 34, Neymar still harbours hopes of one final World Cup but was left out of Brazil’s squad amid fitness concerns. Manager Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar must prove his match readiness before earning a recall. Neymar admits his disappointment but vows to work harder for another shot. As discussions over his legacy continue, Neymar’s remaining seasons could be decisive in defining his place among the sport’s legends.
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