Ronaldo hits out at Messi, says ‘Saudi league is better than MLS’; The old rivalry lives on on social media

Considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo has recently attracted a lot of attention with yet another bold statement.

Al Nassr striker claims Saudi Pro League is ‘better’ compared to MLS and stated that he had no intention of playing in the United States or going back to a European team. Guess who recently joined MLS? That’s right, it’s Lionel Messi.

After playing the first half of Al Nassr’s 5–0 preseason defeat against Celta Vigo of his home country LaLiga, Ronaldo addressed the media.

See also: Cristiano Ronaldo’s funny reason for asking cameraman not to get ‘too close’ sparks internet furore

When asked about the possibility of moving to the United States like his former rival Lionel Messi, who was recently introduced as a player for Inter Miami CF, the Portuguese star made a statement, The Saudi league was said to be of a higher quality than MLS.

I have been instrumental in laying the groundwork for the Saudi League, which has attracted many players to join it.

Ronaldo confidently stated that he has no intention of returning to any European club.”

Everything Cristiano Ronaldo said about the Saudi league slowly becoming one of the best, better than MLS, reviving the league because of him, more players coming because of him, is absolutely true. If you disagree.. you are either a Ronaldo hater, a Saudi hater or just a hater. choose one..

— Faisal (@elfayz_) 17 July 2023

At the age of 38, he believes that the quality of European football has declined, with only the Premier League remaining strong and effective compared to other leagues.

Messi: “In the meantime, I will win the Ballon d’Ors and come here.”

— Lmao GPT (@LmaoGPT) 18 July 2023

During this summer, several famous players followed Ronaldo’s example by signing contracts to play in the Saudi Pro League. These include Karim Benzema, Marcelo Brozovic, N’Golo Kante and Roberto Firmino.

Considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo has recently attracted a lot of attention with yet another bold statement.

Al Nassr striker claims Saudi Pro League is ‘better’ compared to MLS and stated that he had no intention of playing in the United States or going back to a European team. Guess who recently joined MLS? That’s right, it’s Lionel Messi.

After playing the first half of Al Nassr’s 5–0 preseason defeat against Celta Vigo of his home country LaLiga, Ronaldo addressed the media.

See also: Cristiano Ronaldo’s funny reason for asking cameraman not to get ‘too close’ sparks internet furore

When asked about the possibility of moving to the United States like his former rival Lionel Messi, who was recently introduced as a player for Inter Miami CF, the Portuguese star made a statement, The Saudi league was said to be of a higher quality than MLS.

I have been instrumental in laying the groundwork for the Saudi League, which has attracted many players to join it.

Ronaldo confidently stated that he has no intention of returning to any European club.”

Everything Cristiano Ronaldo said about the Saudi league slowly becoming one of the best, better than MLS, reviving the league because of him, more players coming because of him, is absolutely true. If you disagree.. you are either a Ronaldo hater, a Saudi hater or just a hater. choose one..

— Faisal (@elfayz_) 17 July 2023

At the age of 38, he believes that the quality of European football has declined, with only the Premier League remaining strong and effective compared to other leagues.

Messi: “In the meantime, I will win the Ballon d’Ors and come here.”

— Lmao GPT (@LmaoGPT) 18 July 2023

During this summer, several famous players followed Ronaldo’s example by signing contracts to play in the Saudi Pro League. These include Karim Benzema, Marcelo Brozovic, N’Golo Kante and Roberto Firmino.