Sports Brief, a sports media outlet, reported on the 21st (Korea time) that “France League 1 reacted after Cristiano Ronaldo’s remarks that “the Saudi League is better than the French League.”

Ronaldo was selected as a popular player by fans at the Globe Football Awards in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on the 20th (Korea time) and made headlines by disparaging the French league at a press conference. 토토사이트 순위

When asked, “How good is it when you play in the Saudi professional league yourself?” Ronaldo said, “To be honest, Saudi Arabia is better than French League 1.”

“There are only two or three good teams in the French League 1, but the Saudi professional league is more competitive. There is also a high possibility that the team will develop in the future. This is what I felt after playing in person.”

To put it bluntly, the level of the Saudi professional league is lower than that of the French league 1. According to the soccer statistics media “Opta,” the French league is one of the top five soccer leagues in the world. In contrast, the Saudi professional league ranks only 27th.

In addition, stars who were heading to Saudi Arabia are continuing to aim for an “escape from the Middle East.” Jordan Henderson, who had already transferred from Liverpool to RT Park, headed to Ajax, the Netherlands. Karim Benzema and Jota are also rumored to be transferred to big European clubs.

The French Ligue 1 secretariat did not stay put after hearing Ronaldo’s remarks. Kylian Mbappe, a PSG member and representative of the League 1, posted a picture of him caressing Ronaldo’s cheek on the official SNS.

The photo is believed to have been taken during a friendly match between PSG and Saudi All-Star in January. At the time, PSG won 5-4. Media outlets explained, “It appears that the team responded to Ronaldo’s claim that the Saudi professional league is superior to the French league 1.”

Meanwhile, Ronaldo said at the ceremony, “I was the best striker of the season. I beat young players like Erling Holan. I’m proud. I’ll be 39 soon. I like being successful when people doubt me. I’m not influenced by criticism.”

“I honestly don’t know when it will end,” he said of his retirement. “Of course, the moment (to retire) will come soon. Where I am talking means 10 years. I am joking. Let’s wait and see.”