Messi is not king - Neymar says there's only one football GOAT

Neymar has revealed his choice for the greatest of all time (GOAT) in football, and it's not his former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain teammate Lionel Messi.

The 31-year-old forward, who recently rejoined his boyhood club Santos, has often been compared to Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but he's had a tumultuous career due to recurring injuries.

In a candid interview with TheGrefg on YouTube, Neymar declared that Brazilian legend Pele is his "king."

"It's not that I didn't want to be a king, it's that for me there is only one king and that is Pele," Neymar explained.

Neymar reflected on his career, saying, "Many things happened, I had many injuries that cost me a lot in my career, and well, God wanted it that way. I have no reason to be sad, on the contrary. I am very happy with my story and my life."

Neymar has achieved immense success, including winning numerous titles with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

"I achieved almost everything I dreamed of, and I even achieved things I never dreamed of. I am very grateful to God for changing my life, and that of my family and my friends. That is the most important thing for me," he said.

Neymar has already made a big impact since rejoining Santos, scoring a stunning "Olimpico" goal against Inter de Limeira in a Paulista Championship match.