Neymar's magic has helped Barça survive in Messi's absence.

Until his move to AC Milan during the summer of 2008, fantasy football at the Camp Nou came courtesy of another Brazilian genius: Ronaldinho, the player who was described a few days ago as the player who "helped found that new-look Barça". 'Dinho' took part in former player Hadji's testimonial today in Morocco.

The Brazilian had a chat with MARCA during which he heaped praise on Neymar: "He's a great player and he is definitely going to make history".

"Neymar will do what other Brazilians who came before him did", said Ronaldinho smiling as always. He has no doubt that the Barça man will win the odd Ballon d'Or and described him as his "heir".

The star, who recently left Brazilian side Fluminense, wants to continue playing the game: "I'll play again next year, but I don't know where. Right now I'm just focused on getting some rest and enjoying my holiday. I really need it".

The Moroccan city of Agadir went crazy at the visit of Ronaldinho, who did not want to miss former player Mustapha Hadji's testimonial. The former Deportivo and Espanyol man enjoyed an emotional event surrounded by his closest footballer friends, with Ronaldinho the great attraction of the evening: "He invited me and it was an enormous pleasure to be here, with players I'd only ever seen on TV. It was lovely to be involved in this party", said the star modestly.