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Lionel Messi and Neymar Comment on Luis Suarez Ballon d'Or Shortlist Omission

Barcelona superstars Lionel Messi and Neymar believe Luis Suarez should have been nominated for the Ballon d'Or with them, taking the final spot in the three-man shortlist, which would have denied Cristiano Ronaldo the chance of retaining the award.

Suarez was a major part of the Blaugrana's incredible success last term, proving to be the fulcrum of the attack as they swept to a historic treble.

Richard Arrowsmith of MailOnline quoted the South American pair lauding their Uruguayan team-mate at the Primera Division awards on Monday—as Messi won player of the year and Neymar captured the best American player gong.