NEYMAR TOPS LIST OFWORLD'S MOST VALUABLE FOOTBALLERS
Neymar has been named football's most valuable player ahead of Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi, according to a new in-depth study. The Brazil forward, 25, has been rated at £185 million ($234m), easily beating Tottenham's Dele Alli, who comes in second at £137m ($173m). The CIES FOOTBALL OBSERVATORY STUDY uses an algorithm factored through almost 2,000 transfers and is based on performance of both players and employer clubs, international status, contract,