Since his arrival at Al-Nassr in January 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo has never stopped highlighting the rise of Saudi football. In the second part of his interview with Piers Morgan, the Portuguese striker did not hesitate to compare the Saudi championship with certain major European leagues.
“For me, it’s easier to score in La Liga than in the Saudi League”affirms the five-time Ballon d’Or, as confident as ever. “They don’t know what it’s like to run in 40 degrees, they don’t know. I say it and I will say it again, the Saudi is much better than the Portuguese League obviously and the French League, there is only PSG”he adds, emphasizing the difficulty and intensity in SPL.
Ronaldo, current top scorer in the Saudi League, is even demanding international recognition for his performances in Saudi Arabia. “They should include goals scored in the Saudi League when we talk about the Golden Boot. Why don’t they count goals? Ask the other players who play here if it’s easy, everywhere I’ve been I’ve scored.”launches CR7 with conviction.
CR7 challenges the Premier League
The Portuguese striker also takes the opportunity to discuss his time in the Premier League, where he wore the Manchester United jersey twice (2003-2009 and 2021-2022). “If I was still playing in the Premier League, I would have as many goals as this season”assures the former Mancunian.
Already last December, Ronaldo criticized the level of Ligue 1. “In France, there is only PSG. The others are finished »he declared. At 40, the former Real Madrid and Juventus player continues to affirm his career choice in the Middle East.
