Neymar: I didn’t leave Barcelona because of Messi

It’s long been suggested Neymar quit the spanish giants to get out of the shadow of Lionel Messi.

But Neymar denies the rumours.

“No, I did not leave Barça to become the best player in the world, nor to win the Ballon d’Or, he said to France Football.

“I left because I wanted new goals. Nothing to do with wanting to win the Ballon d’Or or not wanting to be in the same club as Messi.