Neymar - about injury of Messi: Legend, hold on

Forward of FC Barcelona Neymar has supported partner in the line of attack of the Catalan club's Lionel Messi, who get an injury in the home match of the 6th round of the Spanish La Liga with Las Palmas (2:1).

“Great victory! Legend, hold on. Messi should be back even stronger,” (Gran victoria !!! Animo #Messi volverás más fuerte crack) - Neymar wrote on his page in Twitter.

Neymar will earn more than Iniesta

FC Barcelona’s President Josep Maria Bartomeu, sports director Robert Fernandez and fellow of the Catalan club Raul Sanlei are planing to meet soone with striker Neymar’s father to discuss the terms of the contract extension.

The key role in the negotiation process will play Sanlei, which is considered as an expert in such matters. The main idea of the meeting is to make Brazilian footballer as second player with so high salary. Neymar in this matter will be only onward from Messi. At the moment, Neymar's salary is € 7 million, and it is not only less than Messi’s salary, but also less than midfielder Andres Iniesta’s one. Messi earns over € 20 million per year, and Neymar seeks to double his salary. As regards the amount of the compensation for the transfer, it is € 190 million.

Neymar: I don’t think 24 hours only about football

FC Barcelona’s striker Neymar said that football is not an obsession for him. Brazilian footballer also noted that he also enjoys spending time with his family.

“Before going to the field I don’t think about something special. I'm not the one who thinks about football 24 hours per day. Before the match I change my clothes, go out to the field to warm up, and ask God to bless me. I don’t want to stay in the history of football, not only through my personal achievements, but a team success,” - said Neymar in the interview to Nike.

Neymar become the most powerful man in Brazil according to Forbes

22-year-old striker of FC Barcelona Neymar has been recognized as the most powerful man in Brazil according to the local magazine Forbes. Rating is calculated from the frequency of references to a person in the press and the number of subscribers in social networks.

In second place was the defender of PSG David Luiz, ahead of the writer Paulo Coelho.

1. Neymar - footballer (FC Barcelona)

2. David Luiz - footballer (PSG)

3. Paulo Coelho - writer

4. Ivechi Sangalov - TV presenter and singer

5. Gisele Bundchen - supermodel

6. Dani Alves - footballer (FC Barcelona)

7. Pele - footballer

8. Roberto Carlos - football coach (Sivasspor)

9. Caetano Veloso - musician

10. Luciano Huck - TV presenter.

Fabio Capello: I hate when the player of Neymar's level always falls on the lawn regularly, when someone touches

Russian national team's head coach Fabio Capello praised FC Barcelona's striker Neymar for playing in the Spanish League match with Real Madrid, in which the Brazilian scored the first goal, but also criticized him for his frequent falls in fight with the rivals.

"Neymar is a great striker, but I hate when the player of his level always falls on the lawn regularly, when someone touches. It annoys me a lot. As for the game, it was great. Every player knows what to do and how to do it," - said Capello.

Darijo Srna: I will try to keep Neymar

Croatia national team's Captain Darijo Srna said that would try to keep striker Neymar. It should be noted that on Thursday, June 12, will be opening match of World Cup, 2014.

«I will try to keep Neymar. If I do not remain nothing else - then maybe - it's in a hotel room. I happen to see the cutting of his games. But I know he's a great talent, and treat it with respect. But Brazil is not only Race, but also, for example, willian, with whom we together have played for the Shakhtar.

We arrived in Brazil, not because the handsome, but because we have a quality team. We will play with the best teams in the world, but always, at every tournament has a chance to become a dark horse. The football and is attractive. What if we are lucky,» - said Srna.

Ronaldo: Neymar can become the best player in the world

Real Madrid's striker Cristiano Ronaldo has addressed words of praise FC Barcelona's striker Neymar.

Portuguese Footballer thinks Brazil player a very large capacity, which can hold a Pique to significant advances.

«Neymar could become one of the best or the best player in the world. His adaptation of the Barcelona has been associated with certain difficulties, because he had some problems. However, it is impossible to doubt his potential. During the season it became obvious that this football player of the future,» - Ronaldo said.

Scolari: I think that the World Cup will become a tournament for Neymar

Head coach of Brazilian national team Luiz Felipe Scolari hopes that his team's striker Neymar will show at the World Cup a brilliant game , according to the South American press.

Simultaneously the mentor of the national team answered to the question about the forward of Aletico Madrid  Diego Costa, who preferred the national team of Spain to Brazilian national team.

"I think that the World Cup will become a tournament for Neymar. Now he doesn't show a brilliant game in Barcelona because of the game philosophy of this team. As for Costa, he's already made his choice. That's why the questions about him should be asked to Vicente del Bosque"- said Scolari.

Zico: I think our team got a very good group

Former Brazil striker Zico believes in the successful performance of the team at the World Cup 2014.

Zico also believes that the show itself accordingly and forward Neymar.

«Taking into account the team's play at the Confederations Cup, the World Championships, she will be among the favourites. Of course, if players are configured the same way. But we need to be careful to avoid unpleasant surprises. I think our team got a very good group. National teams of Croatia and Mexico did not impress, and Cameroon is not the same that was in 1990. As for Maradona, then it's a phenomenal football player. I have no doubt that it will be useful to the team just as it was at the Confederations Cup» - Zico said.

Neymar: A great honour for me to play alongside Messi, Xavi and Iniesta

Brazilian striker Neymar these days are filled with emotions, says the South American press.

Football left Santos and next season will defend the colors of FC Barcelona.

«Not yet fully understand, that means going to the best team in the world. A great honour for me to play alongside Messi, Xavi and Iniesta, as well as with all other players of FC Barcelona,» - Neymar said.

To recap, the new star of Brazilian football, and claimed Real Madrid. Royal Club offers the player the best financial terms, but he leaned in favor of the Catalans.

Neymar: I'm not going to go to another club until the end of my contract with Santos

Santos striker Neymar said he is going to work out a contract with his current Club. Term of the agreement with the Brazilian national team's player expires in 2014.

«I'm not going to go to another club until the end of my contract with Santos. I have no prior agreement with Barcelona. Of course, the day will come when leaving Brazil. And will do this in order to improve your game and physical condition. And now my main goal is the World Cup,» - Neymar said.

Neymar: I want to just enjoy the game of soccer

Santos striker Neymar said he dreams of great achievements in their professional careers, according to the Brazilian press.

“In football, I still didn't have enough. For example, I dream of the national team to become world champion. In addition, I wish to speak to one of our European grandees. Once I even dreamt that I have now. However, at the moment I have no hurry, I want to just enjoy the game of soccer,” - Neymar said.

Earlier it was reported that the footballer became interested and the Munich Bavaria, which from next season will be headed by former FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola.

Neymar: Yet it is time that I started to play for European clubs

Brazilian striker of Santos Neymar once again spoke about his future, reports the South American press. True, the word football Brazil again failed to shed light on the future course of events.

“Yet it is time that I started to play for European clubs. When I leave Brazil? This may happen before or after the World Cup,” – Neymar siad.

We remind that recently the name of the player but is most often associated with the Catalan club. President and head coach of Santos in turn claimed that the Neymar is best philosophy game blue-pomegranate.

Pedro: We know that Neymar could find himself in Barcelona

FC Barcelona winger Pedro Rodriguez believes that Brazilian striker of Santos Neymar has adequate gaming performance for performances of blue-pomegranate.

«We know that Neymar could find himself in Barcelona. Of course, you can never be sure 100 percent that he is adapting to the game by our team. But certainly you could say that we are talking about one of the best players in the world. Therefore he is worthy to defend the colors of the best teams of the world,» - Pedro siad.

We remind the Player has a contract with Santos until 2014. Football itself has repeatedly stated that is not going to move to Europe before the World Cup 2014.

Three contenders for the most defined beautiful goal of 2012

FIFA on his official Website announced the names of three players competing for prize of Ferenc Puskás. This award goes to a player who had scored the most beautiful goal of the year.

Candidates for the award were initially 10, but by a vote among football fans list of applicants for the prize for the most beautiful goal of the year was down to three players.

The highest number of votes received by Miroslav Stoh (Fenerbahce, March 3, 2012 onwards), Radamel Falcao (America de Cali - Atletico, May 19, 2012 onwards), and Neymar (Santos-Internacional, March 7, 2012 onwards).

The winner of this nomination will be announced January 7, 2013, in Zurich, Switzerland.

Scolari: The best player in the history of football, I think still Pele

Famous Brazilian football specialist Louis Philippe Scolari shared his opinion over who is currently the best player in the world.

«I would put the question differently and singled out the three best players in the world - Is Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar. While in the coming years could surpass both Neymar competitors. As for universal admiration for Messi, now in his life really great moment. But the best player in the history of football, I think still Pele,» - Scolari said.

Note that the troika is listed among Scolari 23 contenders for the Golden Ball of FIFA - 2012. This is an annual award given to the best football player in the past calendar year. It is awarded with a football player with the highest number of votes of the coaches and captains of national teams, as well as journalists from around the world. The name of the winner will be announced January 7, 2013, in Zurich, Switzerland.

Luis Ronaldo: It would be natural if Neymar to play for one of the European grandees

Former Real Madrid striker Luis Ronaldo believes that Brazilian striker of Santos Neymar should start their performances in Europe.

According to Ronaldo, Brazilian footballer too drawn to this issue.

«It would be natural if Neymar to play for one of the European grandees. This is to ensure that challenge along with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo the best player of the world,» - Ronaldo said.

It should be noted that these three players have often been compared. Argentines tend to argue that with Messi's none. Brazilians believe that Neymar on talent is superior player blue-pomegranate. But Ronaldo preferred his compatriots and representatives of Real Madrid.

Neymar: I have a valid contract with Santos until 2014

Brazilian striker of Santos Neymar does not exclude that soon could play along with FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi in a single team.

But according to the player, this would only be possible in one case.

«At this moment I will speak along with Messi as a team only if it goes in the Santos. This is possible: we will have to sell half the city and purchase a Messi..Of course, I dream about the statements of one of the European clubs, but around that time. I have a valid contract with Santos until 2014,» - Neymar said.

Neymar: I would be honored to play for PSG

Santos striker Neymar has signaled that he is ready to pursue a career in the French Ligue 1.

«PSG has significant financial strength. For me it would be a great honor to play for this Club, but now I'm all happy in Santos. Now I think only about the present, and we'll see how everything goes. The PSG is, Ibrahimovic, who is one of the best players on the planet. I also dream of playing with the best» - said the 20-year-old talent.

Barcelona and Santos have reached an agreement on moving Neymar for £ 49/€ 58 million

Catalan Barcelona and Santos have reached a preliminary agreement on moving forward the Brazilian National Team Player Neymar for £ 49/€ 58 million.

Earlier French PSG tried to intercept the transfer of Brazilian striker, but the Brazilian Club refused, stating that the deal with Barcelona already enclosed.

In the contract between the clubs there is a paragraph that Santos would be forced to pay Barcelona 40 million if Neymar becomes Catalan team.

Note that the term of the contract between Santos and Neymar expires in 2014.