‘Saudi Pro League’ – Neymar backs Cristiano Ronaldo on French Ligue 1 comparison
Former Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar Jr. has agreed with Cristiano Ronaldo’s claims that the Saudi Pro League is better than French Ligue 1.
Neymar, who now laces his boots for Al-Hilal, was in the books of the French league 1 champions between 2017 and 2023.
DAILY POST reports that during the Globe Soccer Awards in December, Portuguese football icon, Ronaldo’s had boldly claimed that the SPL is better than Ligue 1.
Ronaldo has never played in the League 1 but is a legend in La Liga, the Premier League and Serie A.
His comments did generate a lot of controversy, with many icons, including French legend, Emmanuel Petit, countering his views.
However, in an interview with CNN Sport, Neymar Jr. backed Ronaldo’s claims.
“Today, I think it is [stronger]. The level of the Saudi Pro League is increasing and, from what I see, it’s better than Ligue 1.
“Ligue 1 has its positives. The league is very strong. I played in it, so I know this well. Today (though), the players in the Saudi Pro League are better.
“Saudi Arabia has surprised me in a positive way. The people, the country, the cities, the culture. I think it’s a country that’s continually growing.
“It will also host the World Cup in 2034, which I think will be incredible.”
Neymar was in France for some years where he played for PSG, a club he joined from Barcelona. He featured 112 times for PSG, scoring 82 goals and making 50 assists.
The Brazilian won the French league five times.
‘Saudi Pro League’ – Neymar backs Cristiano Ronaldo on French Ligue 1 comparison
