Al-Hilal forward Neymar has thrown his support behind his fellow Brazilian and Real Madrid star, for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award.
With the winner set to be revealed on October 28, his compatriot is seen as one of the top contenders for the prestigious prize.
The race for the Ballon d’Or also includes Manchester City’s Rodri, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, and PSG’s Kylian Mbappe, all of whom have had remarkable seasons.
Despite this tough competition, Neymar believes his fellow Brazilian stands out.
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Neymar expressed his confidence in an interview with Mundo Deportivo, saying he is “definitely” sure that his countryman will clinch the award this year.
The forward’s stellar performance for Real Madrid, coupled with his goal-scoring and playmaking abilities, has placed him among the elite in world football.
He said: “He had a great season, he played a lot of games and I will be supporting him because he will definitely win the Ballon d’Or.
“I hope he returns to Brazil soon with the trophy, he is a guy who deserves it because he is a fighter, he suffered a lot throughout his life, he was able to exceed all expectations, he overcame all the criticism they made about him.”
