After six seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, Neymar left the French capital, where he was no longer wanted, to join the Saudi club Al-Hilal. And after a year and a half spent in the Gulf, the Auriverde star believes that the level is higher in the Saudi Pro League compared to Ligue 1.
“ The Saudi Pro League stronger than the L1? Today, I think so. The level of the Saudi Pro League is increasing and from what I see it is better than Ligue 1. Ligue 1 has its advantages. It’s a very strong championship. I played in this championship, so I know it well”declared “Ney” in an interview with CNN.
“Saudi Pro League players are better”
“ Today, Saudi Pro League players are better, he added. Saudi Arabia surprised me positively. The people, the country, the cities, the culture. I think it’s a country that continues to develop. The country will also host the World Cup in 2034, which I think will be incredible. »
During the last Globe Soccer Awards, Cristiano Ronaldo also slipped a tackle in L1. “ Is the Saudi championship better than L1? Easy, of course, the Portuguese retorted. I’m not saying that because I play there. I don’t care what people say. Players should come and play there. Try sprinting in 38, 39.40 degrees, sweating… Come play here and you’ll see. You don’t believe me, come on. I don’t care what people think. All there is in France is PSG. The others are finished. »
