Former Brazil forward Edilson has made the outlandish claim that he was a better player than current superstars Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar.
Edilson, 48, played the majority of his career in the Brasileiro Serie A and his only stint in Europe was a brief loan spell with Benfica in the 1994/95 season.
The attacker won four league titles with Palmeiras and Corinthians and his international career of six goals in 21 caps included triumph at the 2002 World Cup.
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