Neymar da Silva: Messi inspires my son and he deservs to win Ballon d'Or.

Neymar celebrate a goal with Messi

Father and agent of Neymar Junior, Neymar da Silva says that Lionel Messi is the reason that his son is playing for Barcelona. Neymar joined the Catalan club from Santos in July 2013 and has sparked interest from the likes of Paris Saint Germain and Manchester United recently.

Since moving to Camp Nou in 2013, Neymar has struck a lethal combination with Messi, helping Barca to two La Liga titles and Champions League glory in 2014-15 among other trophies. And Messi - regarded as arguably the greatest player to play the game - continues to inspire Neymar,according to the 24-year-old Brazil international's father.

"We all know who Messi is and what he means. He is the idol of my son and for him is a pleasure being at his side," he told Spanish radio station Cope. "He is always happy for playing together and he is playing here for Messi. "If Messi and [Cristiano] Ronaldo never existed probably Neymar never existed too; the same with Pele and Maradona, both inspired a lot of players." He added: "Messi deserves the Ballon d'Or."

Neymar, who signed a new contract last week which will tie him to the club until 2021, also has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or. Cristiano Ronaldo is the favorite to win the award after Real Madrid 's Champions League victory and Portugal 's Euro 2016 triumph.

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