Neymar has fired a sharp retort at Manchester City midfielder Rodri after his comments about Real Madrid star Vinícius Junior sparked controversy.

Former Barcelona star Neymar has issued a damning five-word response to Ballon d'Or winner Rodri 's comments about Vinicius Junior, claiming he's now suddenly become a 'talker'. The Spanish midfielder became the first player from the country to win the award since 1960 when he pipped the Real Madrid forward to the honour.

The recent Ballon d’Or win by Rodri Hernández continues to stir debate in the football world. During an interview on the show “El Larguero,” the Spanish midfielder from Manchester City praised his competitor in the voting, Vinícius Júnior, but also emphasized that the Brazilian still has areas to improve.