In a recent wide-ranging interview, Brazilian football superstar Neymar, who currently plays as a striker for Saudi club Al-Hilal, was asked about the status of his relationship with Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi, his former long-time teammate at Barcelona who now plays in MLS for Inter Miami. Neymar provided an open and thoughtful response, discussing the close personal bond they had developed over the many successful years they spent playing together at club level.
In a recent wide-ranging interview, Brazilian football superstar Neymar, who currently plays as a striker for Saudi club Al-Hilal, was asked about the state of his relationship with Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi, his former long-time teammate from their glory days at Barcelona. Neymar provided an open and thoughtful response, discussing the close personal bond they had developed over the many successful years they spent playing together at club level. “We are far from each other now, but we still communicate and talk a lot,” Neymar said, as quoted by Goal. “Leo is a great guy, a great role model for me, a real idol. Besides being my idol, he is also my friend. We communicate a lot.”
It is worth noting that Neymar has been working diligently to return to full fitness after suffering a torn cruciate ligament in October last year. Media reports suggested that the 32-year-old’s rehabilitation process was facing some delays, but Neymar appears to have overcome these obstacles. The Brazilian star made a high-profile move to Saudi powerhouse Al-Hilal in the summer of 2023 after a long and successful stint at Paris Saint-Germain. Since joining his new club, Neymar has made 5 appearances in all competitions, scoring 1 goal and providing 3 assists. At the end of the current season, Neymar helped Al-Hilal win the Saudi Arabian league title, cementing his status as one of the best strikers in the world. Despite the geographical distance that now separates them, it is clear that the bond between Neymar and his former Barca teammate Messi remains strong. The two stars continue to stay in close contact, with Neymar speaking glowingly about Messi's enduring influence and importance in his life, both on and off the pitch.
