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Atletico Boss Diego Simeone 'Disappointed' for Antoine Griezmann Over FIFA Best Awards Snub

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has revealed who he prefers out of Paris Saint-Germain duo Kylian Mbappe and Neymar, but gave an unexpected answer when discussing who he thinks is the world's best player.

In an interview with Spanish radio Cope, the Argentine said that he preferred the Brazilian's work rate over Mbappe's more 'individualistic' style.

Neymar cost Le Parisians almost £200m when he signed from Barcelona, whilst it took £166m to prise Mbappe away from Monaco, but the Atleti manager has singled one out as more selfless than the other.

Simeone said: "Neymar, of course.