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Neymar Ballon d'Or Vote Revealed as Dunga Talks Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi

Brazil head coach Dunga has revealed he gave his vote to Neymar ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the Ballon d'Or, and believes it is the Barcelona forward's time to be recognised.

Marca quoted the former World Cup winner talking about the upcoming world player awards, and proclaimed Neymar is "flying," compared to the two icons of the game, who share the nomination shortlist with the Brazil international:

I voted for Neymar. It's Neymar's moment although they are all equally matched. [Ronaldo] was fantastic [last year]. It's not that Ronaldo is not playing well, it's that he's not on the same form as last year.