Cristiano cut by the L1 thanks to… Messi

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By: Manu Tournoux

Cristiano cut by the L1 thanks to… Messi

Even if Lionel Messi’s move to PSG will not go down in history, Ligue 1 is using it to steal Cristiano Ronaldo.

“The Saudi League is not worse than Ligue 1. The Saudi Pro League is more competitive than Ligue 1, I can say that after a year there. We are already better than the French championship now. » This statement from Cristiano Ronaldo, in comments reported by Fabrizio Romano, ignited the powder.

Some observers even saw it as a tackle aimed at Lionel Messi, who played for Paris Saint-Germain for two seasons. The X account (ex-Twitter) of the French championship chose to ride on this controversy by qualifying the Argentinian as “best player of all time”. “It’s a more physical championship than La Liga. The teams appear stronger and leave less space. The matches are tough”Messi said at the time in an interview given to France Football. Comments that are repeated in the post on the social network.

As a reminder, Cristiano Ronaldo has been playing in the Saudi Pro League since December 2022. During his career, the Portuguese international has worn the colors of Sporting Portugal, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus Turin. He has therefore never been to the French championship, unlike his eternal rival and eight-time Ballon d’Or.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.