Ligue 1: Cristiano Ronaldo Goes on the Attack Again
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has once again criticized France’s Ligue 1 during a recent interview with Piers Morgan, renewing his comments about the quality of European leagues compared to the Saudi Pro League.
Critique of Ligue 1
Ronaldo claimed that Ligue 1 lacks competitiveness, emphasizing that the championship revolves mainly around Paris Saint-Germain.
"The Saudi Pro League is much better than the Portuguese league and Ligue 1, where there’s only PSG. For me, it’s easier to score in La Liga than in the Saudi Pro League," he said.
Defense of the Saudi Pro League
Ronaldo defended the level of competition and physical demands in Saudi Arabia, arguing that his critics underestimate the league’s quality and conditions.
"They can say whatever they want, but the numbers don’t lie. They’ve never played in the Saudi Pro League. They don’t know what it’s like to run under 40°C heat. Just look at the number of top-level players we have in the league. If I were playing right now for a big Premier League team, I’d still be scoring just as many goals."
Interview Context
The full interview was broadcast on Piers Uncensored and shared widely on social media, sparking renewed debate among football fans about the leagues’ global standing.
Author’s summary: Ronaldo reaffirmed his stance that Ligue 1 lacks depth beyond PSG and defended the quality and difficulty of playing in Saudi Arabia’s rising football league.