'Neymar can give Messi a run for his money': Dani Alves

Barcelona defender Dani Alves strongly believes that Brazil starlet and new Barca colleague Neymar will push Lionel Messi for the Ballon d’Or in the coming years.

Neymar completed his highly-anticipated switch to the Catalan giants this week, for a reported €57 million.

Alves was all praises for the 21-year-old and said he had what it took to succeed at the the Nou Camp.

“To be the best, first one must have humility, and I know that Neymar does have that,” Alves explained.

“I’m sure in the future it will be very difficult to choose between Neymar and Messi for the Ballon d’Or.

“He knows how much work needs to be done before he can win as many awards as Leo has done.”

After some recent disappointing performances for Brazil, Neymar has come in for a lot of criticism. However, team mate Alves has come in defence of the former.

“I think today it is unfair to put all the responsibility on Neymar, who is just 21 years of age,” he added. “This pressure should be distributed to everyone.”

Source: ESPN