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Cafu: Neymar technically better than Messi and Ronaldo

Cafu believes Neymar is already on a higher level than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but warns Brazil cannot rely solely on him.

Former Brazil international Cafu feels Neymar has already surpassed both his Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi as well as Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to his technical ability.

Neymar had to settle for third at the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or behind Messi and Ronaldo, but Cafu nonetheless feels his compatriot is already on a higher level than the illustrious duo in one area of his game.

"Looking at his technical skills, I would say Neymar is stronger than Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo right now," Cafu told reporters.