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A deeper analysis reveals that Neymar’s quest for accolades was complicated by his contemporaries—particularly Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. His remarkable performance often went unnoticed amidst the shadow of these two football legends. A likened analogy discussed was that of Rubens Barrichello, an excellent driver overshadowed by the legendary Michael Schumacher. The talk centered around how if Neymar had stayed at Barcelona, he might have secured individual awards, including the coveted Ballon d'Or, with Messi's support.