Cristiano Ronaldo (39) once again shot at the level of Ligue 1 in France.
"Of course, the Saudi professional league is better than League 1," Ronaldo said at the 15th Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on the 27th (Korea time). There is only Paris Saint-Germain in France"It was a direct hit.
Ronaldo said "The Saudi professional league is higher than Ligue 1. I'm not saying this because I'm playing here. It doesn't matter what people think. Players will find out quickly when they come here. Try sprinting once in 38C, 39C, 40C weather." "You'll know when you see it. Come here and see for yourself. If you can't believe what I'm saying, come here." "There is only Paris Saint-Germain in France. The rest of the team is done. Paris Saint-Germain have the most money and the best players. No one can beat them."
Ronaldo argued that Ligue 1's competitiveness is undermined by PSG's financial and player-skilled advantage, while the Saudi professional league provides a more challenging and evolving football environment. He also expressed confidence in the future, saying that the Saudi professional league will soon reach a level where it can compete with the world's best league. He said "The Saudi professional league is growing. Of course, it will take some time, but we will reach the highest level in the world step by step." "I'm sure it will be one of the top three leagues in the world. The people of Saudi Arabia will be proud as well."
This is not the first time Ronaldo has shot League 1. Earlier this year, in January, at the 14th Globe Soccer Awards, he made similar remarks with the claim that the Saudi professional league is more competitive than League 1. Ronaldo's bombshell was criticized by League 1 managers, including fellow coach Paulo Fonseca, who was leading Lille at the time, and faced criticism that he had never played in League 1 before.
In this season's European Champions League, three of France's top four teams, including Lille and Stade Brestua, who secured automatic participation rights, advanced to the finals, and French soccer players and fans are expected to protest Ronaldo's remarks about the 'strike'.
