Neymar in an interview with Esporte Espatacular moved to tears as he shared his special relationship with Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi

"I tell this story to everyone, that at the time I most needed support, the man on the team, the best in the world, came and gave me love.

"It's difficult, it's difficult, being sincere is very difficult because Leo was a very special guy for me at Barcelona."

He said Lionel Messi told him when he first arrived at the club, "I am here to help"