The former Real Madrid and AC Milan star, who won the coveted gong himself in 2007, believes his compatriot is more than capable of trumping Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to the award.

The Brazilian models attended the launch of the new Capsule Collection Neymar Jr. x Replay in Dusseldorf, Germany on Thursday.

Lionel Messi wants both Neymar and Lautaro Martinez to join Barcelona. The Argentine legend is spoke openly about his desire for Neymar to return.

The Brazilian was given his marching orders for a second yellow card in second-half stoppage-time for a late tackle on Yacine Adli, and will now miss next Saturday's Ligue 1 clash against Dijon.

Neymar continues to be linked with a return to the Nou Camp following his world-record £198million move in the summer of 2017 to French giants PSG, where he has struggled to settle in.

Neymar mocked Erling Haaland by imitating the Norwegian's zen celebration during PSG's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League last-16 second leg.

Barcelona are lining up two huge swap deals this summer as they look to revamp their attacking options, according to Mundo Deportivo. Neymar and Lautaro Martinez are top of their wishlist.

Neymar has 'exiled himself' in his native Brazil, fleeing Paris before the city was put on lockdown due to coronavirus. The talented forward is now self-isolating in his homeland.

The PSG superstar has demonstrated his skillset on countless occasions throughout his career, with the forward having even been lectured by a referee over his showboating this campaign.

Neymar has posted pictures of him and five friends sunbathing on a foot volley court in Brazil despite the WHO advising people to self isolate and keep a one-metre distance from other people.

The 28-year-old has already made over 100 international appearances, helping his country win the Confederations Cup and an Olympic gold on home turf, but Tite says he is not the be-all and end-all.

Barcelona have opened negotiations with both Neymar and Lautaro Martinez with the Catalan giants hoping to land one of the South American duo in the summer.

Quique Setien's son has revealed his desire for his dad to take Neymar back to Barcelona.

Despite the Barcelona squad being forced to take a 70 per cent salary cut amid the coronavirus crisis, the club's hierarchy remain confident they can still finance two big money signings.

The Frenchman only joined last summer from Atletico Madrid for £108million but the Catalan club are ready to let him go to help fund their move for Neymar.

PETE JENSON: On the one hand Barcelona don't have the cash-flow to cope with a month without games caused by the coronavirus but apparently it can afford two players worth €300m combined.

Antoine Griezmann will be going nowhere this summer, with Barcelona making the Frenchman firmly part of their plans despite a sluggish start at the Nou Camp since his big money move.

Neymar is not contemplating a summer return to Barcelona, according to a representative of the Paris Saint-Germain star.

The Al Sadd manager was asked about the various transfer rumours surrounding his former side including the two strikers.

The 32-year-old is viewed as an ideal replacement for the Uruguayan, who has failed to agree a new deal at the Parc des Princes and is set to depart on a free transfer this summer.

When Paris Saint-Germain made Neymar the world's most expensive player of all time, their hopes for what he would achieve were sky-high. Now they may feel they are better off without him.

Rhian Sugden looked radiant as she attended The Rose and Caramel White Party at History Nightclub in Manchester on Saturday night.

Elizabeth Hurley was at it again on Tuesday, when the English actress took to Instagram to post a picture of herself sans bra beneath a sparkly blazer.

The Wright family - including Mark, 32, and his wife Michelle Keegan, also 32 - provided fans with an inside peek into their wild Christmas in a series of Instagram snaps on Wednesday.

The 38-year-old A-list multihyphenate delighted her 137million fans on Instagram with a minute-and-a-half long '2019 Bey-Cap' video which highlighted her best moments of the year.

The stunning surfer, 29, donned a sexy nude two-piece with a white lace detailing and tiny triangle cups to make the most of her eye-popping cleavage

The 35-year-old beauty shared the news on Instagram on Monday with photos where she was embracing her husband of two years, Taylor Leopold, while showing off her bump.

Cody Simpson has given an update on his relationship with Miley Cyrus.

The divorce settlement began in December. Because they had a strong prenup and they never had children, the proceedings were smooth sailing. They wed in December 2018.

Through thick and thin, she's always displayed a confident and determined air, and Thursday was no exception. Miley Cyrus looked like a woman on a mission that afternoon in Los Feliz.

The former Disney Channel talent was taking care of business, seen leaving an office building solo. The pop star, 27, was low-key in her simple jeans and tee shirt combo as she made a phone call.

Cody Simpson has given fans another glimpse inside his raunchy private life with girlfriend Miley Cyrus. 

Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks only had eyes for each other as they stepped out for a cozy date night and enjoyed deep conversation over Italian food at Terroni in West Hollywood on Tuesday.

The Amazon boss, 56, sat on the front row with his rumoured fiance, 50, at the event -  held at Milk Studios in Hollywood. The couple chatted to Anna Wintour during the Fall/Winter 2020 show.

Miley Cyrus took to Instagram to give fans a glimpse at her romantic day-to-day with boyfriend Cody Simpson, while enjoying a shopping trip at Herberger's department store on Monday.

Singer Cody Simpson is currently in self-isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic.  

Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson found a fun way to keep themselves entertained as they socially isolate together. In a new Instagram video she could be seen giving her beau a buzz cut.

An Amazon promotion offering cheap gas at a station in California had to be suspended due to high demand from motorists. The event took place to celebrate the show 'Marvellous Ms. Maisel.'

Laverne Cox oozed vampy vibes in a sexy black gown while on the red carpet at the second night of the 2019 Creative Arts Emmys Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

The TV TV presenter, 42, hit the town for the Audi pre-Emmys party at the iconic Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood on Thursday night, ahead of the annual awards ceremony on Sunday.

Keith Richards daughter Alexandra looked incredible as she attended her first public event since the nuptials, the Audi Pre-Emmys party in West Hollywood on Thursday.

Mario Lopez has revealed that he has undergone surgery after he tore his bicep while sparring injuring himself ahead of the Emmys for the second year in a row.

'I was able to open up the flower of life and find the real wave conjugations that we've been looking for, for 10,000 years,' Howard, 50, explained in his live TV interview.

The 34-year-old, who is the mastermind behind award-winning Fleabag and writer of Killing Eve, has inked a huge contract with the streamer meaning she'll create and produce new content.

She advocated for LGBTQ+ rights on the red carpet at the Emmys last week. And Laverne Cox came out to support another cause - ending extreme poverty - at the Global Citizen Festival

The stunning manner of Anthony Joshua's first career defeat - a bout in which he was knocked down four times - prompted fans and pundits to scrutinise revered trainer Rob McCracken.

MIKE DICKSON AT QUEEN'S: Nick Kyrgios repeatedly insulted umpire Fergus Murphy and suggested that line judges were 'rigging the game' in a petulant first-round display.

After Friday's loss with Krawczyk, Kyrgios suggested he was planning a much quieter evening, but his partner wasn't buying it. She replied: ''Are you? Full of s***. Full of s***.'

The pair lost their mixed doubles game on Friday to opponents Marcus Daniell and Jennifer Brady but Kyrgios seemed more interested in his parnter Krawcyzk, 25,  during the press conference.

The out-of-sorts Australian seemed to make the most of his time in Montreal by getting cosy with the Canadian tennis star's twin sister Beatrice, days after his most bizarre on-court meltdown yet.