The young Portuguese João Neves sparked a significant wave of controversy following his recent statements in which he revealed his choices for the best players in several global leagues.

The Paris Saint-Germain player's choices were different from what was expected, as he awarded the title of the best in La Liga to the star Pedri, in recognition of his remarkable performance with Barcelona.

Legend Lionel Messi was also chosen as the best player in the American league, praised for his significant impact with his team, Inter Miami, in recent times.

But the biggest surprise came in his talk about the Saudi League, as he chose João Félix as the best player, ignoring prominent names such as Cristiano Ronaldo.

This choice surprised followers, especially given the impressive statistics Ronaldo is delivering with Al-Nassr, which made Neves' statement widely criticized.

The excitement did not stop there, as Neves further fueled the controversy with another statement about the Portugal national team, when he chose himself as the standout player in the squad.

Some considered this statement as an expression of great self-confidence, while others saw it as diminishing the value of the historic team captain, Ronaldo.

The audience reacted noticeably on social media, ranging from mockery of the statements to sharp criticism, with questions about the impact on the atmosphere of the Portugal national team.

Neves' statements remain the talk of the sports community, amidst anticipation of the potential repercussions both on and off the field in the coming period.