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Neymar Says He Learns from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo 'Every Day'

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has said he continues to be inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo and former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi.

Speaking to The Players' Tribune, the Brazilian added he still learns from Ronaldo and Messi despite the fact he is no longer playing in the same team or league as the pair:

"Facing Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo—and I played with Messi, who is, for me, one of the greatest footballers of all time, and he is my idol in football. With Messi, I learned every day, whether during our practice, or playing with him, or just watching him play.