Inter Miami coach names Lionel Messi as the best player in the world following the Ballon d'Or snub

Phil Neville believes that Lionel Messi should have won the Ballon d'Or ahead of Karim Benzema

Inter Miami coach Phil Neville has named Lionel Messi as the best player in the world, despite the Argentine finishing second to Karim Benzema in the Ballon d'Or vote.

Neville, who played with Messi at Manchester United, said that the Paris Saint-Germain forward is "a genius" and that he "makes everyone else look ordinary".

"I think Messi is the best player in the world, without a doubt," Neville said. "He's a genius. He's the best player I've ever played with. He makes everyone else look ordinary."

Neville was surprised that Messi didn't win the Ballon d'Or

Neville was surprised that Messi didn't win the Ballon d'Or, but he said that he understands why Benzema won.

"I was surprised that Messi didn't win the Ballon d'Or, but I understand why Benzema won," Neville said. "He had a great season with Real Madrid and he won the Champions League. But for me, Messi is the best player in the world."

Messi had a great season with PSG

Messi had a great season with PSG, scoring 11 goals and providing 15 assists in 34 Ligue 1 games.

He also helped PSG win the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France. Messi was also named the Ligue 1 Player of the Year.

Benzema had a great season with Real Madrid

Benzema had a great season with Real Madrid, scoring 44 goals in 46 games in all competitions.

He also helped Real Madrid win the Champions League, La Liga, and the Supercopa de Espana. Benzema was also named the UEFA Men's Player of the Year.

Messi and Benzema are both great players

Messi and Benzema are both great players, and it's difficult to say who is the best.

But for Neville, Messi is the best player in the world.