Neymar has the capabilities to play better than Messi

The legendary icon of Football Pele has praised newly Barcelona signed Brazilian international Neymar by stating he has the capabilities to play better than Messi.

Neymar recently signed for Barcelona after having four wonder seasons with Santos. 21 year old attacker has described as next big thing in football and Footballing legend Pele has always praised his country boy as saying him one of the best in the world now.

Recently talking with Goal.com Pele said.” Neymar has really gone up the last two years, He can use both feet well and get up in the air. The difference that I try to explain to the people is that both are really good. I love Messi, I love the player. But to make the comparison, I think Neymar has the capabilities to play better than Messi… or maybe not.”

Pele also expressed his feeling about Neymar leaving Brazil. He added.” I’m not happy, because Santos lost a good player! But, seriously, I think it’s good for him, because Neymar was no doubt the best player in Brazil and now he gets the experience to play abroad.”