Barcelona midfielder Rafinha insists Neymar is the rightful heir to Lionel Messi.

Asked by Marca if Neymar is Messi's "heir in world football", Rafinha responded:

"Yes, I think so. It's difficult to be the heir of the best player in history. But if anyone can do be it, it's Neymar."

Rafinha also spoke about the things he has improved this season to better his scoring record.

"Maybe my arrival in the box, looking for goals more. I work so that the goals keep coming."