“He’s even better off the field,” Neymar pays tribute to Messi.

The Brazilian striker Neymar expressed his attachment to Lionel Messi, captain of Argentina and a prominent figure in world football. The Santos star spoke to DSPORTS after Brazil’s match against Scotland, which took place on Wednesday in the 2026 World Cup. At 34 years old, Neymar also took the opportunity to send a birthday message to Messi, who celebrated his 39th birthday at the Argentine national team’s base camp.

When asked about his former teammate, Neymar said: « He is excellent on the field and even better off it. » « He is a very good friend of mine, and he knows how much I care about him. » The two men shared the same locker room at FC Barcelona and then at Paris Saint-Germain, forming a strong relationship over the years.