Neymar does not care about Ballon d'Or

Barcelona and Brazil star Neymar says it is his dream to win the Ballon d'Or but will not kill himself to achieve the dream.

The former Santos attacker told La Liga's official website that he wouldn't mind it if he never won the coveted prize.
Neymar, 24, finished fifth in the voting for the 2016 award with Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo claiming the top prize.

The 24 year old finished third in the season before list and the Brazilian insists winning the Ballon d'Or is not something that consumes him.
"Of course, it is my goal to win the Ballon d'Or, but I am not going to kill myself for it," he said.

"I want to be happy and I am happy here at Barcelona. It is not a problem if I do not win the Ballon d'Or.

Neymar has provided four goals and seven assists in 13 La Liga matches this season. He has also two goals and made seven assists in Champions League.
Barcelona, who won La Liga and Copa del Rey titles last season, are currently second in the Spanish table, three points behind Real Madrid who have a game in hand.

The Blaugrana are now on winter break and restart their league campaign on Jan. 5 against Athletic Bilbao at the San Mames.