2024-01-20 17:30:00
Landing in Saudi Arabia last winter, Cristiano Ronaldo has found a second wind, he who notably finished top scorer of the year 2023. This Friday, the Portuguese star was keen to praise the qualities of the championship in which he plays with Al -Nassr, even believing that it was just as, or even more, competitive than Ligue 1. Comments which caused the dissatisfaction of LOSC coach Paulo Fonseca.
It’s been a very long time since Cristiano Ronaldo hadn’t seemed as happy. Since his arrival at Al-Nassr last winter, the former Madrid player panicked the scorers, notably finishing as top scorer of the year 2023. And one thing is certain, the 39-year-old striker does not seem to regret his exile in Saudi Arabia.
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“We are already better than the French championship now”
Present at the ceremony Globe Soccer Awards this Friday, the Portuguese international wanted to praise the qualities of the Saudi championship, while addressing a small dig at the Ligue 1. “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. (…) They can say what they want, I know what I’m saying. It’s my opinion “.
“I don’t think that’s what he said.”
Words that have caused a lot of reaction since. Present at a press conference on the eve of challenging the Racing CFF in French Cupthe coach of LOSC, Paulo Fonsecawas questioned about his compatriot’s comments. “I don’t think that’s what he said.”said Fonseca before continuing: “If he feels happy in Saudi Arabia, I’m happy for him. There are things that are not worth wasting my time answering. These statements are part of it. I think intelligent people will understand why he made that statement.”.
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