Ballon D'Or: Roberto Carlos rates Neymar best in the world over Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Brazil legend Roberto Carlos has named his compatriot Neymar as the best player in the world, ranking him above both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The former left-back, famous for his spectacular free-kicks, believes it is time that Neymar’s name is mentioned in the annual Ballon d’Or debate. Messi, the Brazilian’s teammate at Barcelona, and Ronaldo have dominated the award to decide the world’s best player, with one of the two winning it every year since 2008. 23-man Ballon d'Or shortlist 23 show all...