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Published on Dec 30, 2024 at 2:03 p.m. par
Day Dayan
After Cristiano Ronaldo's big statements about Ligue 1, the former French international wanted to respond to him.
The level of Ligue 1 is a debate that goes beyond the national framework. The best French players often do not play in France when they are at their best level. The French championship is then very underestimated internationally, in particular because of the continental results which do not speak in our favor. The English even nickname Ligue 1 the “Farmers League”.
A trend that is not only expressed by fans. Cristiano Ronaldoabsolute legend of this sport, showed himself very condescending on several occasions towards our national championship. Recently, the top scorer in the history of this sport even stated that the Saudi League had a better level than Ligue 1. A statement that did not please many fans, but also Fair Rami. The 2018 world champion wanted to put things in order regarding the championship and clearly showed his disagreement with the comments made by the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.
“He says shit. It's not because he's had a crazy career that as soon as he says something, it's the truth. I think it's a PR stunt'. We are the largest breeding ground in the world with Brazil. We have defenders, they are machines. For two years, you have put him in Ligue 1, he gets eaten ! Try playing against Monaco, Lille or Marseille. Go with your little team to play against Brest.“
Ligue 1, an underrated championship
On the European scene, only PSG manages to have great influence. Despite the successes of the 90s for OM and the 2000s for OL, it is the club from the capital which is often perceived as the great French team. However, this season in the Champions League, it is the other French teams who shine.
Brest and Lille occupy 7th and 8th place respectively in the rankingwhile AS Monaco is currently 16th. Ligue 1 gains in level from year to year, with increasingly ambitious recruitments, like the Olympique de Marseille. Adil Rami also seems to make fun of the level of play in Saudi Arabia, where many players would not be physically ready.
“CR7, we can love him, but it’s not because he had an incredible career that everything he says is true ! Guys in Saudi Arabia, they are overweightthey don't care at all. They eat McDonald's every day! Come overweight to France, you'll see how long you last! You don’t realize the level of Ligue 1.”
