Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the notable figures at the Globe Soccer Awards ceremony, which took place in Dubai this Friday, October 27. In addition to expressing one's disappointment with the result of the 2023-24 Ballon d'Orwhich crowned Rodri as the best player in the world, the Portuguese also delivered a controversial statement: in defending the Saudi Pro League, the championship in which he currently plays, he criticized Ligue 1, the French national championship.
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Cristiano Ronaldo comments on the French League
The Real Madrid icon claimed that the French league was only dominated by PSG, the richest club in the country's top division, and that the rest was “finished”:
— In France, there is only PSG. The rest is finished. I don't care what they say. The others can compete, okay, but PSG is the strongest. Nobody really competes with them. They have better players, more money. It's not a lie. I don't understand people's surprise.
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Regarding football in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo has mocked those who argue that it is an easier league than those he has been accustomed to throughout his career.
– Easy. I don't speak from personal experience. I don't want to know what people say, but they should go play there and see. Running in 39, 40 degrees…they should move out there and try. Don’t believe my words – he said.
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Globe Soccer Awards
In addition to the Ballon d'Or and The Best award, the Globe Soccer Awards 2024 represent another opportunity to recognize outstanding football performances during the season. Organized by Globe Soccer, this ceremony has been held since 2010 in Dubai.
In conclusion, Ronaldo's recent comments raise questions about the perception of football leagues and the criterion of competitiveness. Perhaps it would be relevant to discuss the changing levels of play and investment in different leagues globally, while looking at how this affects the careers of players and clubs. The debate on the true measure of competitiveness therefore remains wide open.
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