Al Hilal star Neymar says Brazil teammate Vinicius Jr deserves the Ballon d'Or this year.
The Real Madrid attacker is among the favourites for the award.
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And Neymar told Band Sports: "Of course I will be supporting him to win the Ballon d'Or this year. For me there is no better candidate to win it.
"He is a guy who deserves it, because he is a fighter. He has suffered a lot throughout his life, but he has overcome all expectations and criticism.
"He has become an idol for all of us."