Former Chelsea And French striker Loic Remy, he weighed in the discussion of Cristiano Ronaldo’s controversial comments on Ligue 1, insisting that French top -notch “deserves more respect.” Remy, who had previously played for Marseille and Lille, pushed himself against Ronald’s claim that the Saudi Pro league was superior to Ligue 1.
The former striker claimed that the quality of French football has improved significantly over the years. Here’s what Plemoho.com said (via the goal):
“I respect Cristiano Ronaldo as a man and because of his career, but I think the French league deserves more respect. When I left France and returned four years later, I was shocked how much it improved. I saw a great improvement. Now the quality is technically and tactically Bigger, and you can see this in some results that the French teams had in the Champions League. “
The former Premier League star admitted that the upper sides of Saudi have been strengthened in recent years, but has remained unattainable due to the overall quality of the league. He added:
“I can’t say much about Saudi, because I’ve never played there, but I think the best two or three teams could compete in France, not the others.”
What did Cristiano Ronaldo say about Ligue 1?
Cristiano Ronaldo caused controversy To the Globe Soccer Awards in December 2024, when he rejected the competitiveness of Ligue 1, claiming that the Saudi Pro league was superior.
“Saudi Pro league is better than Ligue 1, of course. I’m not saying it because I’m playing here. I don’t care what people think about it. Players should come here and they will see quickly. Just try to do sprints at 38, 39, 40 degrees … come and see.
He also crossed his finger at Paris Saint-Germain’s dominance in France, claiming that no other club could compete with their financial power.
“Only PSG have in France, everyone else is done. No one can beat them because they have the most money and the best players,” Portuguese added.
Ronald’s remarks did not sit well with several figures related to Ligue 1, which have since led his attitude, pointing to the constant increase in French football on the European stage.
Despite the criticism, the Portuguese icon remains dedicated to Saudi football and has reportedly expanded a record contract with Al-Nassra. The 40-year-old continues his search for 1,000 career goals, remaining one of the biggest names in sports, despite not playing in Europe anymore.
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