Cristiano Ronaldo, who ignited the debate again about the level of Saudi Pro League, stumbled Lionel Messis MLS and claimed it was worse.
One of the ongoing debates that recently ignited Cristiano Ronaldo is there Saudi pro league stands compared to other topicals all over the world. When you discuss its level, Ronaldo dismissed Lionel Messis MLS, claiming it was a inferior competition to SPL.
Since I joined Al Nassrs in December 2022, Ronaldo has become the driving force behind international stars in view of a move to Saudi Arabia. His presence has helped to raise the league’s profile, making it a more attractive destination. In an interview with Edu Aguirre on the Spanish TV channel The sixthThe Portuguese star reflected on his impact on Saudi football.
“When I made the decision to come here I didn’t expect it to grow so fastBut I knew that in one or two years the league would be top level, as it is now. People don’t know, they just give opinions and talk too much“Ronaldo said, talking about the criticism directed at Saudi clubs.
He then aimed at how the media and some fans perceive the league and made a direct comparison with MLS: “It’s a shame because there is another view when people talk about Saudi Arabia compared to the United States. Is MLS a worse league? Apparently. But since it is Saudi Arabia it is undervalued. But I know people don’t really know what they are talking about … Just because of the players who are here deserves the league respect. “
Ronaldo’s comments follow his comments at the Globe Soccer Awards in December, where he claimed that Saudi Pro League was already superior to France’s ligue 1. Now he has doubled his attitude and repeated the rapid growth of the league while treating his personal adaptation to life in a new country.
“I left home at a young age, I have seen different countries, cultures … so for me it wasn’t hard. I just need to be with my family, my children and Georgina. Having everything a family needs to be well – education, safety, good schools, a nice home … Part of my life is football, and if football goes well, my family does too“Cristiano Ronaldo ended his statement.
Messi’s perspective on MLS
After leaving Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent 2023, Lionel Messi became the subject of intensive transmission speculationWith several club-incurring those in Saudi Pro League-to attach record-breaking offers to attract him. But the Argentine legend chose to join Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia and instead chose to go into a new chapter in the United States with From Miami.
Upon its arrival in August 2023, Messi was asked about his decision to join MLS and express confidence in the league’s future. “I think football in the US has grown tremendously in recent yearsAnd it is reflected in the national team’s latest results. They have a strong and very competitive squad, and in every game they have played, they have gone toe-to-toe with their opponents“Messi told ESPN.
The eight times the Ballon D’Or winner was also asked if he believes that MLS could one day reach the level of Europe’s top. He gave a measured answer: “I think it has all the potential to do. The league’s growth will largely depend on itself, and this is a great moment, as you mentioned, with big races coming to the country (With reference to World Cup 2026). “
“It is time for the league to take the last step and achieve what it has been striving for over the years… It is something that should be exploited, both for the best of football in the US and for the global game. I think all conditions are here to see football at a high level, if it is the country, the infrastructure or many other factors. Hopefully MLS will continue to grow in this direction“Messi ended his statement.
