Portugal star snubs Ronaldo, picks Messi & Neymar instead in his ideal squad

Chelsea forward Joao Felix has left out Cristiano Ronaldo and named Lionel Messi in his favorite squad. The Portuguese star went on to pick Neymar and Bernardo Silva, too, before naming himself in the four-man side.

In a video, Felix was seen getting quizzed about a lot of exciting topics. He was asked to name his favorite squad, and the on-loan Chelsea star quickly named Messi, Neymar, Bernardo Silva, and himself in it.

Your favourite squad?

João Felix 🗣️: "Neymar, Messi, Bernardo Silva and me." 👏pic.twitter.com/yfxHgU3YBE

— Team Leo (@TeamLeo10i) May 19, 2023

 It was not the first time the Portuguese star has picked Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo. Earlier this year, Felix was asked to pick the best freekick taker between the two, and he selected the Argentine.

Best player to take a free kick?

🎙️Portuguese Joao Felix: "Messi" pic.twitter.com/w8D77F5zZ5

— Barça Worldwide (@BarcaWorldwide) March 16, 2023

 However, that doesn't mean that Felix doesn't hold Ronaldo in high regards. He was caught surprised at Fernando Santos' decision to bench Ronaldo at the FIFA World Cup and told AS:

"We were surprised, because seeing Cristiano on the bench is not something you're used to. But it was the gaffer's decision: he's the one who calls the shots. Cristiano reacted really well, because we were all pulling in the same direction and creating positive vibes.

"His reaction was really good for the rest of us, because he looked to give the team confidence and make it clear that we were all in this together. It was really good for us and he just kept on being a real help in every way."

Portugal were knocked out by Morocco in the quarter-finals stage of the FIFA World Cup last year, which was eventually won by Argentina.