In a charity match in Lima, Peru, this Tuesday, Barcelona icon Lionel Messi will encounter his future teammate Neymar for the first time since the Brazilian’s signing. Messi, a four-time Ballon d’Or winner, expresses hope that Neymar will contribute significantly to Barcelona’s style of play. He states, “I hope that Neymar will bring a lot to Barcelona’s game. I hope he demonstrates all the qualities he showed at Santos and in Brazil.”
Before forming a partnership, Messi and Neymar will be on opposing sides in the charity match between “Messi’s friends” and a selection from the rest of the world. The anticipation for the Messi-Neymar association is high, and fans are eager to witness the impact of these two exceptional players playing together for Barcelona.