Thu Jan 09 23:03:54 UTC 2025: **Neymar Backs Ronaldo’s Claim: Saudi Pro League Now Surpasses French Ligue 1**
RIYADH – Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. has voiced his support for Cristiano Ronaldo’s controversial statement that the Saudi Pro League is now superior to Ligue 1. Ronaldo’s comments, made at the 2022 Globe Soccer Awards, sparked considerable debate, particularly given Lionel Messi’s presence in Ligue 1 with PSG at the time.
In an interview with CNN Sport, Neymar unequivocally backed Ronaldo’s assessment. “I support Cristiano,” Neymar stated. “Today, the Saudi League is above the French League. The level of the Saudi Pro League is rising. The French League has its qualities; it’s a strong league, I played there, so I know. But today, the players in the Saudi League are better.”
Neymar’s endorsement holds weight considering his own recent move to the Saudi club Al-Hilal after a six-year stint with PSG, during which he played 117 Ligue 1 matches. While his time in Saudi Arabia has been hampered by injuries, limiting him to only three appearances for Al-Hilal so far, his opinion carries significant influence in the football world. His comments further fuel the ongoing discussion about the rapidly evolving landscape of global football and the growing competitiveness of the Saudi Pro League.
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