Pique: Barcelona and Brazilian players have a special bond, Neymar deserves the Ballon d Or

Pique recently appeared on the podcast Podpah and talked about the relationship between Barcelona and Brazilian players.

Pique said: "In Barcelona, ​​we have a special passion for Brazil. The great Brazilian players who have won the Ballon d'Or have all played at the Nou Camp. Including Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, and Romario, who has never won the award but is equally outstanding. These players have all been owned by us at Barcelona. Watching them play is a luxury and enjoyment."

Speaking of Neymar, Pique said: "Neymar is extraordinary. Very special, I think apart from Messi I have never seen such a special talent like him. His one-on-one ability, that off-balance quality, that smile that reminds me of Ronaldinho, he was just a show. "

Recalling the 2011 Club World Cup final, when Barcelona defeated Santos with young Neymar 4-0, Pique said: "I remember the final we won, and then he came to Barcelona. We knew then that he was a very, very special lad and the dressing room was already talking about him. "

"He's always been like a little brother to me, he's very lovable and a super nice guy. He, like many of us, has different opinions about him from the outside world, but when you really get to know him, you will find that he is great. I have an incredible amount of fondness for him, he's a really good guy and a great player who didn't win the Ballon d'Or, even though I think he deserved it. I believe Ancelotti will call up Neymar for the next World Cup next year. "

Talking about Neymar's transfer to Paris, Pique said: "We tried to persuade him not to leave and did everything possible. When I posted ‘He’s staying’, I actually knew he was leaving. It seemed like a foregone conclusion at the time, but nonetheless, he ended up having a remarkable career. "