Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned striker for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr, recently sparked controversy with his strong opinions on global football leagues. In a high-profile interview with Piers Morgan, the Portuguese superstar made a surprising statement, placing the Saudi Pro League above some prominent European competitions.
Ronaldo confidently claimed that the level of football in Saudi Arabia has surpassed that of his home country’s league, the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Moreover, he argued the Saudi league even outshines France’s Ligue 1.
“The Saudi league is much better than the Portuguese league, and even better than Ligue 1—since, essentially, there’s only PSG there.”
This sharp critique, especially about Ligue 1 being dominated by PSG, is likely to provoke debate among fans and experts worldwide. Ronaldo’s remarks highlight the growing competitiveness and investment in the Saudi Pro League.
Summary: Cristiano Ronaldo provocatively claims the Saudi Pro League surpasses both the Portuguese league and France's Ligue 1, igniting fresh debates on football's competitive landscape.