Bruno Guimaraes Picks His Best Player from Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar

Newcastle Bruno Guimaraes, after facing Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar, declared Lionel Messi the best. Despite being Neymar international teammate, he recalled Messi's incredible control and their respectful encounter in a PSG vs Lyon match. Guimaraes has 33 Brazil caps and helped Newcastle win the League Cup and push for a Champions League spot this season.

After the remarkable rise of Bruno Guimaraes at Newcastle United, the Brazilian midfielder has openly shared his admiration for Lionel Messi, placing him above Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. Despite being Neymar’s international teammate and having played against all three icons during their peak years, Guimaraes declared Messi as the best, stating, "You can't stop him."

He recalled a memorable encounter while playing for Lyon against Messi’s PSG, where Messi personally called him over for a chat before kickoff, an unforgettable moment for Guimaraes. He praised Messi’s unmatched control, likening his dribbling to having “Super Glue” on his foot. Although Messi didn’t score in that game, Guimaraes took pride in having marked him well. Since his £40 million move from Lyon to Newcastle in January 2022, Guimaraes has become a cult hero at St. James’ Park.

He played a key role in helping Newcastle lift their first domestic trophy in 70 years and has since earned 33 caps for Brazil. Currently, he is central to Newcastle’s push for Champions League qualification, with the club sitting 5th in the Premier League. Their upcoming fixtures include matches against Ipswich, Brighton, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Everton as they aim to secure a top-four finish.