Neymar: 'I would like to unite forces again with L. Messi and L. Suárez'

2025-01-08 10:00 © AFP

Neymar, who plays for Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal club, did not hide from the American television broadcaster CNN that he would like to recreate the trio of Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi, plans to participate in the 2026 World Cup, and praises Saudi Arabia:

"Another union with L. Messi and L. Suarez would be something wonderful.

They are my friends; we still talk to each other. It would be interesting to revive this trio. I am happy in my team, but in football, you can never know anything."

"Of course, I plan to play in the upcoming World Cup; there is no question about that.

I will do everything I can to win with the Brazilian national team; I want to be there and I trust my team."

"Saudi Arabia pleasantly surprised me. I did not expect that.

The people, the country, the culture... they are developing rapidly."

"I agree with Cristiano Ronaldo. Right now, I believe that the Saudi Arabian league is stronger than the Ligue 1 championship.

The level of this league is rising, and better players are arriving.

But Ligue 1 has its strengths. It is a very high-level championship, and I know that well."

32-year-old Neymar played in the Ligue 1 championship from 2017 to 2023.