Iniesta: Neymar is a machine & always provides a spectacle

WHAT HAPPENED? The former Spain international played with Neymar at Camp Nou for four seasons from 2013 to 2017 and they won several accolades together, including a Champions League title in 2015. Iniesta now plies his trade in Japan with Vissel Kobe but still keeps a close eye on his old colleague, who is now part of an all-star squad at Paris Saint-Germain and is set to lead Brazil to the 2022 World Cup.

WHAT THEY SAID: "For me, he's one of the best players I've ever seen and with whom I've played. He is a machine for playing football, dribbling, and passing. I believe that when we talk about football, we are talking about spectacle, enjoying what the players present. And I think that seeing Ney playing is synonymous with that," Iniesta said to One Football.

The Barca legend added on Neymar and Brazil's chances of success in Qatar: "I think no one would not put Brazil as a candidate to win the World Cup. I believe they have a very strong team and I am sure Brazil will be fighting for the title.''

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Neymar has been in superb form for PSG and his national team in the early stages of the 2022-23 campaign. In just 11 matches for PSG across all competitions, the 30-year-old forward has managed to rack up 19 goal contributions. Neymar continued in the same vein during the international break, conjuring up two assists in a 3-0 win against Ghana and a goal from the penalty spot in a 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia.

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WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR? The Brazilian attacker will return to Ligue 1 action for PSG on Saturday against Nice.