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Neymar is not ready yet to play in a tough league like the English, according to Pele.

Many teams from England have shown their interest in acquiring Neymar, but Pele has a different view.

The Brazil legend said to Fox Sports: «I disagree that Neymar should leave for Europe now. Last year Neymar's agent spoke to his father, because he had an offer to go to England. When I found out, I went to see them and told them it wasn't the right time to make the leap into English football, because it's very tough and Neymar, who is an excellent player, isn't physically up to it.

Neymar has more in his locker than Messi technically speaking. He can attack down the left or right, he can hit the ball with both feet, he's good in the air… Messi is a lot more experienced. They're both excellent players».

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