João Neves and Cristiano Ronaldo are virtually certain to be included in Portugal’s squad at this summer’s FIFA World Cup. However, after Neves’ recent interview, the relationship between the two players could be a bit complicated.
In a new MVP interview, Neves was asked to name his best player from each league. Here’s who the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder included on his list:
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First League: Bruno Fernandez
The League: Lamina Yamal
League 1: Ousmane Dembele
Series A: Rafael Leao
Bundesliga: Joshua Kimmich
Portugal League: Antonio Silva
Super League: Rafael Silva
Saudi Professional League: Juan Felix
MLS: Lionel Messi
Portuguese team: joão neves
The most interesting options are the Saudi Pro League and the Portuguese national team. Even at 41, Ronaldo is one of the game’s biggest stars, and in the Saudi Pro League this season he has 24 goals in 24 appearances. For Portugal, Ronaldo is likely to be selected barring injury and will start or play important minutes. He is an important voice in the national team and there is no doubt that Neves’ interview will reach him.
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For Neves, the confidence to say he is the best on a very talented Portuguese team shows his confidence in his own ability. He is coming off a season in which he won the UEFA Champions League with PSG and played an integral role in the club’s success.
This summer, Portugal is expected to be one of the best teams competing for the coveted title of best in the world. Neves and Ronaldo will have to be at the top of their game to win Portugal’s first World Cup.