In an interview given to CNNthe Brazilian from PSG placed the Saudi championship above Ligue 1. An opinion similar to that of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Neymar agrees with Cristiano Ronaldo. Asked by CNN the Brazilian, who resumed competition a few days ago with his club Al Hilal, also placed the Saudi championship above Ligue 1, which he knew under the jersey of Paris Saint-Germain between 2017 and 2023 (118 goals in 173 matches).
«Today I think so,” said the Brazilian, when asked if the Saudi League surpassed the French championship. “The level of the Saudi Pro League is increasing and, from what I see, it is better than that of Ligue 1.”
«Saudi Arabia surprised me positively”
«Ligue 1 has its strengths. It’s a very tough championship. I played in this championship, so I know it well,” then tempered “Ney” before adding a layer. “Today, Saudi Pro League players are better. Saudi Arabia surprised me positively. The people, the country, the cities, the culture. I think it’s a country that continues to develop. The country will also host the World Cup in 2034, which I think will be incredible.”
At the end of 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo had already attacked Ligue 1 by declaring that “France is only PSG» and that its competitors (OM, Monaco, OL…) were “finis“. A criticism to which Ligue 1 responded by posting a photo of Lionel Messi, former PSG player (2021-2023), with the World Cup trophy won by Argentina.
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The return of “MSN” to Miami?
Under contract until June 2025 with Al-Hilal, Neymar has not ruled out the idea of leaving. To possibly join the MLS and the Inter Miami club where his former “MSN” star teammates at Barça, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, appear.
«Obviously playing with Messi and Suarez again would be incredible. They are my friends. We still talk to each other. It would be interesting to revive this trio. I'm happy in Al-Hilal, I'm happy in Saudi Arabia, but who knows? Football is full of surprises, confided the 32-year-old striker. When my departure from Paris Saint-Germain fell (in summer 2023), the transfer window was closed in the United States, so I didn't have that option. The project they offered me (in Saudi Arabia) was very good, not only for me but also for my family, so going to Saudi Arabia was the best option.”
