Neymar praised Italy star Mario Balotelli and the Brazilian talent admits “I’d love to become his friend.”

The pair will go head-to-head in the Confederations Cup on June 22 at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT) in Salvador.

Neymar praised Italy star Mario Balotelli and the Brazilian talent admits “I’d love to become his friend.”

The pair will go head-to-head in the Confederations Cup on June 22 at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT) in Salvador.

“Balotelli is a great guy and a wonderful player,” said Neymar. “I often watch him on television with great pleasure.

“He is a real talent and has genuine quality. I hope to speak to him, maybe after Italy-Brazil. I’d love to become his friend.

“I can’t help but wish him all the best, except for in the game against us, of course…”

The global superstars are of a similar age, as Balotelli is 22 and new Barcelona signing Neymar just 21.

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