The Portuguese striker spoke about the growth and level of the Saudi Pro League, of which he says it is superior to the MLS.
The interview with Cristiano Ronaldo on the EDU Aguirre program was broadcast this Monday at La Sexta, Spanish station, so that the legendary Portuguese have a platform in favor of sharing his thoughts about the level of competition in the Saudi Pro competition compared to Major League Soccer (MLS). In a way similar to his earlier comments about Ligue 1, the almost 40-year-old striker focused his attention on the competition where Lionel Messi is now playing.
Ronaldo surprised by the growth of Saudi League
When he was asked about the growth and quality of the competition in which he is currently competing, Ronaldo replied: “I didn't think it would grow so quickly, but I knew that the competition of top class would be, as it is now.” His comments came on the same day that Al-Nassr drove a 4-0 win over Al Wasl in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25, with Ronaldo who scored twice.
The conversation then turned to public perception, where Aguirre showed how some fans view the Saudi competition. Ronaldo was immediately in his response.
“People don't know. People talk too many and give opinions without knowing it. That's normal. Sometimes I feel bad because the reality is completely different when people talk about Saudi Arabia and when they talk about the United States, for example. “
Aguirre then asked if MLS is weaker then the Saudi Pro League, to which Ronaldo explicitly replied: 'Of course of course. But because it is Saudi Arabia, people look down a bit more. But I also know that the people who talk don't know what they say. Only those who play here, only those who are in the competition know. You have to give it the honor it deserves. “
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