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FootballLuis Suarez Reveals Why Paris Saint Germain Superstar Neymar Is Yet to Win the Ballon d’Or
- Luis Suares has blamed Neymar leaving Barcelona as the reason why the Brazilian is yet to win the Ballon d’Or
- Suarez played alongside Neymar at Barcelona before the Brazilian joined PSG for a world record fee in 2017
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Neymar is regarded as one of the most talented footballers of his generation but the Paris Saint-Germain forward is yet to back up that claim with a Ballon d’Or win.
The 30-year-old forward has been nominated for the prestigious award nine times in his illustrious career but has failed to win the top prize.
According to Football Espana, Luis Suarez, who played alongside Neymar at Barcelona, has blamed the Brazilian’s decision to leave the Catalan giants as the reason why he is yet to win the award.
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“I am responsible for my words. If Neymar had stayed in Barcelona, he would have won the Ballon d’Or.”
Neymar, Suarez and Messi created a fearsome partnership in Barcelona’s attack before the Brazilian left to join Paris Saint-Germain for a world record fee of €222m in 2017.
Neymar ruled out of Bayern clash
Meanwhile, Neymar has been ruled out of Paris Saint-Germain’s crucial trip to Bayern Munich for the last 16 second-leg clash of the Champions League, Goal reports.
Neymar will not be included in PSG manager Christophe Galtier's plans for the upcoming matches against Nantes and Bayern due to ligament damage sustained against Lille last month.
Neymar left the pitch against Lille in tears as he was carried away on a stretcher, with it always a big ask for him to recover full fitness in time to make the vital European outing in Munich.
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FootballNeymar determined to stay at PSG
Earlier, Sports Brief reported Neymar has unfinished business at Paris Saint-Germain and is not willing to leave the French champions even if close ally Lionel Messi leaves.
Messi has been touted to be on his way out of PSG despite only linking up with his former Barcelona teammate at the Ligue 1 champions in 2021.
Neymar wants to win over his critics and is eager to help deliver long-awaited European glory to PSG by winning the UEFA Champions League.