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The debate naturally drew reactions from sports analysts and commentators. Flavio Piperno, a prominent sports journalist, argued that while Neymar may possess more natural talent, when strictly assessing their performances in World Cups, Rivaldo’s contributions were more significant. Piperno highlighted Rivaldo's extensive experience playing in multiple tournaments, including his spectacular performance in the 2002 World Cup, which many viewed as essential to Brazil's success.
Others commented on statistics comparing the two players in World Cup history, revealing that while both had notable records, Rivaldo’s accomplishments stood out particularly in terms of consistency across multiple tournaments.