Ronaldinho: Neymar is My Heir
13 July, 2021
Former Barcelona star Ronaldinho has insisted Paris Saint-Germain talisman Neymar is the heir to his throne for the Brazil national side.
Neymar is yet to win a major title for the Selecao as he missed their successful 2019 Copa America campaign through injury, and suffered defeat in Sunday's final against Argentina.
Ronaldinho, meanwhile, won the World Cup, the Copa America and the FIFA Confederations Cup with the Brazil national team.
Neymar, however, is closing in on Pele's all-time scoring record for the South American nation, needing just eight goals to surpass the Brazilian icon's record off 77 goals for the country.
While the 29-year-old does come in for some criticism from former players, Ronaldinho feels the PSG star is the Selecao's main star.
"Yes, without a doubt, he's my heir," he told France Football.
"He's our main player, the idol of the Brazilians.
"He hasn't lost his daring, his dribbling, and it's always a pleasure to see him on the pitch."
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za