Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned striker for Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr, recently sparked heated discussions regarding the global football hierarchy. In a prominent interview with Piers Morgan, the Portuguese superstar made a striking claim that positions the Saudi Pro League above notable European leagues.
Ronaldo confidently stated that the Saudi league's current level of play surpasses not only his home country's Portuguese league but also 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.” — Cristiano Ronaldo, in an interview with Piers Morgan
This daring comparison is likely to provoke strong responses from football fans and analysts globally, given the traditional stature of European leagues.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent statements challenge traditional views by claiming the Saudi Pro League outperforms key European competitions, igniting global football debates.