Cristiano Ronaldo sent brutal six-word Lionel Messi response after Ligue 1 comments
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been brutally mocked by an official Ligue 1 social media account after claiming the Saudi Pro League is better than the French top-flight. Ronaldo moved to Saudi side Al-Nassr in January 2023 after an acrimonious exit from Manchester United. Nassr have finished second in both seasons Ronaldo has played in, and currently find themselves a distant fourth.
By contrast Ronaldo's great rival Lionel Messi has snubbed what would be a lucrative move to the Middle East. Instead, he spent two years in Ligue 1 with PSG, winning the title in successive seasons. He has since moved to the MLS, where he has starred for Inter Miami. And his success appears to have provoked a jibe from Ronaldo, who insisted that the Saudi league was a tougher competition than Ligue 1.
The 39-year-old said at the Globe Soccer Awards: "Saudi League is better than Ligue 1, of course. France only has PSG. The rest are finished. Try to sprint in 38, 39, 40 degree weather and see. "It is difficult to become champion in Saudi. This year Al-Hilal are better, Al-Ittihad are top of the league, but I believe that we have to push hard to be champions.
"I've been champion everywhere I have (played) and I believe I will be champion, but I've won this trophy for scoring so many goals and assists and maintaining my level.". His comments sparked a backlash from Ligue 1 themselves. The division's official Spanish language account on Twitter made a cheeky dig back at Ronaldo in response to the superstar's claims.
