Cristiano Ronaldo Claimed The Saudi Arabian League Is “BETTER”
The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo in Major League Soccer is not imminent. After Al-Nassr’s 5-0 loss to Celta Vigo of La Liga on Monday in Portugal, Ronaldo was questioned about Lionel Messi’s departure to the MLS. Ronaldo promptly dismissed that notion and even ruled out going back to Europe.
The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo in Major League Soccer is not imminent. After Al-Nassr’s 5-0 loss to Celta Vigo of La Liga on Monday in Portugal, Ronaldo was questioned about Lionel Messi’s departure to the MLS. Ronaldo promptly dismissed that notion and even ruled out going back to Europe.
“The Saudi League is better than MLS.” “I opened the way to the Saudi League, and now all the players are coming here.”
Ronaldo said via ESPN
Following his turbulent departure from Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo agreed to a rumored nine-figure contract to join the Saudi Pro League team in December. Playing in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo allegedly earns more than $200 million a season.
The football legend is the most critical player to join a Saudi Pro League team. Karim Benzema, Marcelo Brozovic, N’Golo Kante, and Roberto Firmino are just a few famous names that have followed suit. With endeavors in golf, Formula 1, and other sports, football is the most recent illustration of Saudi Arabia’s significant expenditure in sports. The initiative has been criticized as “sportswashing.”
Ronaldo’s career is unquestionably reaching its conclusion at age 38. He only participated in the first half of the team’s loss in the friendly match against Portugal on Monday.
Ronaldo seemed happy to complete his playing career in Saudi Arabia, judging by how he spoke on Monday. He has had a lengthy career in three of Europe’s best leagues—the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A—and he has no desire to resume that.
“I’m 100% sure I won’t return to any European club.”
“I’m 38 years old. And European football has lost a lot of quality. The only valid one that is still doing good is the Premier League. They’re way ahead of all the other leagues.”
Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo offers his opinion after Messi’s debut in the MLS with Inter Miami. On Sunday, Messi—possibly the finest football player ever—debuted in Florida. Even though he’s 36 and close to the conclusion of his career, his entry into the league signaled a new era for MLS, which has finally secured its biggest star.
With a 5-3-14 record, Inter Miami leads all MLS teams. Messi is scheduled to make his club debut on Friday in the League Cup against Cruz Azul of Mexico.
