"I was close, but there was just someone a little bit better. "I had to work hard every step of the way, so to be here makes me very proud. "It was an amazing year, but there's a couple of players like that who are a bit unnatural," Van Dijk said of Messi and Ronaldo. Defender Matthijs de Ligt took the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the best under-21 player and selected by former Ballon d'Or winners.The 20-year-old, who joined Juventus this summer after helping Ajax reach the semi-finals of last season's Champions League, beat Borussia Dortmund and England forward Jadon Sancho to the award.Messi's win means the Ballon d'Or award has been won by a player from Spain's La Liga in each of the last 11 years, including last year's winner Luka Modric, who broke the 10-year Messi-Ronaldo monopoly on the prize. Time goes very quickly, so I want to enjoy football and my family. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2012 PANINI AMERICANA #3 PIA SUNDHAGE COLOR INSERT USA WOMEN'S SOCCER at the best online prices at eBay! "I never thought that I would be up for a Ballon d'Or until I was actually nominated. "The Argentine forward recently notched up 700 appearances for Barca, during which time he has scored a phenomenal 614 goals while winning 34 trophies, including 10 La Liga and four Champions League titles, and a host of other records and awards.His superb displays for Barcelona enabled him to hold off the challenge of Champions League winner Van Dijk, who was aiming to become the first defender to win the award since Italy's Fabio Cannavaro in 2006. "Neymar has a son, Davi Lucca, born on 13 August 2011, with former girlfriend Carolina Dantas.In July 2019 police announced that a rape investigation against Neymar would be dropped due to insufficient evidence.Neymar has signed many sponsorship deals since his reputation began to grow from the age of 17. $22.00. Please try again later. In March 2011, he signed an 11-year contract with American sportswear company Neymar was featured on the front covers of the video games Controversy erupted because of a cover by Brazilian football magazine Neymar has become an icon in promoting Brazilian modern pop music, particularly He made a cameo appearance as himself in the 2017 action film "The 18-year-old is a magnificent prospect. Messi is now one Ballon d'Or win ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo. He is sleek and skilful, able to beat the defender on either side, capable of combining well, and full of tricks he can put to productive use in and around the penalty area. Neymar was twice named the South American Footballer of the Year, in 2011 and 2012, and soon relocated to Europe to join Barcelona. "As my wife said, you must never stop dreaming but always work to improve and continue to enjoy.
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My career has been different from the winner here, I came late, but I never gave up on my dreams. I am very lucky, I am blessed. The club also requested Paris Saint-Germain to take on the responsibility for the payment of the fees if the player cannot do so himself.On 12 August 2018, Neymar scored PSG's opening league goal of the On 3 October 2018, Neymar scored a hattrick in a 6–1 win over In July 2019, Neymar was absent from training with PSG, with the club talking disciplinary action.Neymar suffered a hamstring injury in October while on international duty with Brazil,Neymar won his third league title after PSG were awarded Following Neymar's performances for Santos in their successful early 2010 season, including winning the On 26 July 2010, Neymar was selected for the first time in the On 11 May 2012, Neymar was selected for the squad of the On 26 July 2012, Neymar scored his first goal of the 2012 Summer Olympics in Brazil's opening fixture against On 5 August 2012, in the quarter-final encounter against Neymar scored his first full international hat-trick on 10 September 2012, in an 8–0 win over Neymar scored the first goal of the tournament in a 3–0 win over On 5 March 2014, Neymar scored a hat-trick in a friendly win against On 2 June, Neymar was named to participate with Team Brazil in the Neymar earned his 50th international cap in the opening match of the tournament, on 12 June against On 11 July, Neymar was named on the 10-man shortlist for FIFA's On 2 July, Neymar scored his second goal of the World Cup in a 2–0 win over Mexico in the last 16, while also assisting In May 2019, Neymar was included in Brazil's 23-man squad for the On 10 October 2019, Neymar played his 100th match for Brazil in a friendly draw 1–1 with Considered to be a highly promising player in his youth,However, Neymar also has been known and criticised for his excessive The media have often drawn comparisons between Neymar and Brazilian legend Neymar's increasing reputation led both the media and former great players to draw comparisons between Neymar and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, which Neymar has commented on saying: "Messi is above everyone, there is no use comparing me with him.
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