Neymar reveals what he said to Lionel Messi former Barcelona team-mates after Ronaldo Claims his 5th Best FIFA Awards

Neymar faced the awkward moment of reuniting with Lionel Messi in the public eye at the Best FIFA Best Awards.

Neither of the South American stars claimed the top prize as Cristiano Ronaldo scooped the men's player of the year.

But the PSG forward discussed chatting with his former team-mate after spending four seasons together.

"I spoke to Bartomeu in a normal fashion," Neymar revealed to Radio Marca. "[Messi and I] didn't speak about football, only other things.

He is my friend and wherever we are, we will be together."

The animosity between Neymar and Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu exists after the Brazilian's contract was bought out for almost £200m.

Bartomeu's bitterness stems from his belief Neymar's departure was fuelled by greed and money.

Neymar and Messi played together for four seasons(Image: Getty Images Europe)

Lionel Messi and wife Antonella Roccuzzo arrive(Image: Getty Images Europe)

The votes from the manager and captain of each national team nominates were revealed. A media representative from each country was given the same opportunity.

Argentina captain Messi voted for Luis Suarez (first), Andres Iniesta (second) and Neymar (third).

The shortlist for the top men's player of the year was Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar

England captain Jordan Henderson voted for Ronaldo then Messi and then former team-mate Suarez. Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate, meanwhile, opted for Ronaldo, Modric and Toni Kroos.

Wales captain Ashley Williams did not take part in the vote. His manager Chris Coleman did, however. He picked Ramos, Modric and Harry Kane.

Tottenham striker Kane also picked up nominations from British Virgin Islands captain Troy Ceasar Kavon, France skipper Hugo Lloris, Motserrat's Anthony Griffith and Dio Godet of the Bahamas.

Other Premier League players to pick up nominations include Alexis Sanchez, N'Golo Kante, Eden Hazard and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Harry Kane picked up a few votes