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Neymar will inspire next generation like Pele, Romario & Ronaldo did, says PSG star's father

The Paris Saint-Germain attacker will inspire the next generation of players, just like previous Brazilian icons Pele, Zico and Ronaldo

Neymar will inspire players just as Brazil icons Pele, Zico, Romario, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo did before him, says the father of the Paris Saint-Germain forward.

Pele criticised Neymar's antics at Russia 2018 but the former Barcelona star is closing in on the three-time World Cup winner's position as Brazil's record goalscorer.

Neymar's father has regularly highlighted the rough treatment the forward - currently sidelined with a foot injury - often receives from opposition defenders.