Tite: Neymar is the world's 'best' player in 2017

Neymar: Messi deserves to win Ballon d'Or

OPINION: Why Neymar can usurp Messi, Ronaldo RIK SHARMA: Neymar has done something no other footballer has achieved since 2008. He played Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at their own game, and held his own.

Ballon d'Or: Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar nominated Usual suspects Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been joined by Neymar in the race to be crowned the World Footballer of the Year.

Neymar ready to surpass Messi and Ronaldo by winning the Ballon d'Or PETE JENSON: When it comes to dethroning Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi the question is no longer 'if' but when, and Neymar's form this season suggests he is the man to do it.

Ballon d'Or: Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar shortlisted

Neymar's the new Ronaldinho... and joining Messi and Ronaldo at the very top PETE JENSON: One of Lionel Messi’s few regrets in football is that he never got to play for longer with Ronaldinho. But the Brazilian's second coming at Barcelona has come in the way of Neymar.

Neymar plays down Ballon d'Or chances against Ronaldo and Messi Neymar admits he is not quite ready to break the Ballon d'Or duopoly shared by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi after claiming he would just be pleased to be shortlisted for the award.

Neymar has moved to the same level as Messi and Ronaldo ADRIAN DURHAM: Forget the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo debate, there is a new contender. Neymar has had a ridiculously brilliant season for both club and country.

Sir Alex Ferguson: Neymar could eventually better Messi and Ronaldo The former Manchester United boss has tipped Barcelona's Brazilian star Neymar to be the next man to challenge for the title of world's best player, competing with Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.