While both are exceptionally talented, most experts and fans consider Lionel Messi more talented overall due to his superior playmaking, vision, consistency, and goal-scoring, even though Neymar possesses arguably superior raw dribbling skills, flair, and improvisation in his prime; the debate often hinges on whether pure technical skill (Neymar) outweighs complete game intelligence and impact (Messi). Neymar's career trajectory, marked by injuries and lifestyle choices, contrasts with Messi's sustained dominance and peak performance, leading many to view Messi as the greater player.
Neymar its the same level of technique for dribble or shooting just messi is top playmaker Neymar not so much . The biggest difference is that Messi is 20 years at that level.
The "GOAT" (Greatest Of All Time) in football is a subjective debate, but Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are overwhelmingly considered the top contenders, with Messi often edging out due with recent major wins like the 2022 World Cup, though Ronaldo's longevity and dominance in multiple leagues also make a strong case, with many legends and publications naming Messi as #1. Other historical greats like Pelé and Maradona are also part of the conversation.
Sports No player is superior to Neymar in technical skills, not even Messi' Neymar is the most technically skilful player in the world ahead of Lionel Messi, according to Brazil legend Cafu.
While Lionel Messi hasn't made extensive public declarations specifically about LGBTQ+ rights, his actions and associations, like supporting inclusivity through his foundation and playing in leagues with anti-discrimination policies, suggest a general alignment with inclusive values, though some social media rumors about him refusing pro-LGBTQ+ ads are likely exaggerated or false, as he focuses on football, not being a symbol, according to a Facebook post.
While Neymar is not a full-time vegan, his decision to adopt a plant-based diet to heal his body highlights the benefits of plant-based diets for recovery.
Namjoon, Tae and JK have all expressed support in various ways directly to LGBT+ fans that have showed up to fansites. Members like Yoongi has straight up said it's nothing wrong, everyone is equal, when Namjoon was a bit more “diplomatical” and tried to swerve the question a bit.
Neymar has revealed he learned every day from his "football idol" Lionel Messi while at Barcelona and described Cristiano Ronaldo as a "monster".
🗣️ "In fact, we contacted Messi at the end of his contract in Paris." "We presented him with an offer of 💲1.5 million euros, but the player rejected it because his family wanted to live in Miami." 🗣️ "It's surprising that a player could decline an offer for the sake of his family." He managed to convince his family, ...
🇦🇷 Lionel Messi was offered Neymar's PSG No. 10 by his friend Neymar but he refused and took no. 30 for the love and respect for his friend. 👏 🇦🇷 Paulo Dybala was offered the legendary No.
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In football (soccer), the 🐐 emoji stands for the "Greatest Of All Time," a term used to praise legendary players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, among others, for their unparalleled skill and impact on the sport, sparking ongoing debates about who truly deserves the title.
Messi will score 900th goal in 2026. Can he reach 1,000? Can he pass Ronaldo? Lionel Messi is never far from breaking his next record or hitting his next landmark, and he enters 2026 on the verge of yet another massive milestone in his incredible career: his 900th goal.
Three players clearly distinguish themselves in this area: Eden Hazard, Neymar and Lionel Messi. While Neymar won so far a higher number of contests per 90 domestic league minutes, Hazard achieved a greater percentage of dribbles attempted: 75% compared to 62%. Messi's success rate is also 62%.
He was inspired by Robinho—his "idol"— Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Andrés Iniesta, Xavi, and Wayne Rooney. In 2003, Neymar moved with his family to São Vicente, where he began playing for youth side Portuguesa Santista.
Ronaldo needs 47 to reach 1,000 career goals. With a recent average of around 45 goals a year and a role built for finishing, he is statistically well-placed to cross the mark if he stays on the pitch until 2027.
Nowadays when people talks about how good Luis Suarez used to be in his prime, it's ALWAYS mentioned the fact he managed to outscore Messi and Ronaldo in 2015-16 season. And fair enough, it was a massively impressive accomplishment.
Cristiano Ronaldo's football career has been a series of glittering firsts, from a record transfer to Real Madrid to scoring more competition goals than any man in history. He's now notched up another huge win off the pitch: becoming the first billionaire player.
Lionel Messi is significantly richer than Virat Kohli, with estimated net worths in late 2025 ranging from $650 million to $850 million compared to Kohli's roughly $127 million (₹1050 crore). Messi's wealth stems from massive football contracts, lucrative deals with brands like Adidas, and investments, while Kohli earns primarily from his BCCI/IPL contracts and major endorsements in India, but Messi's overall fortune dwarfs Kohli's.
Lamine Yamal recently shared that Neymar was his idol growing up 🤩
Dribbling Stats and Achievements
Neymar typically completes more dribbles per game than Ronaldo, reflecting his emphasis on individual skill and creativity. He also tends to draw more fouls, as his dribbling style often provokes defenders into making rash challenges.
Rodrygo has always been Neymar's biggest fan 🥹🤍
Song Byeonghee, stage name Bain, is a member of K-Pop group Just B. Bain publicly came out as a “member of the LGBT community” during the group's concert in Los Angeles on April 22, 2025, following which he posted a video of his coming out on his Instagram account and referred to himself as gay in the post caption.
This is Kim Taehyung (김태형). His stage name is V (뷔). He is a member of one of the most successful boy bands in the world, BTS. He is the Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, and Visual for BTS.
While it was once common practice in the South Korean pop music industry for labels to enforce rules which keep idols from dating publicly, the only thing that's preventing BTS from romance is their busy schedules, according to the band.