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French Ligue 1 used a photo of Messi to respond to criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo which has circulated on social media in recent hours.
Ligue 1 reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo's comments by publishing an image of Lionel Messi, following comments from the Portuguese striker claiming that the level of competition in France was “lower” than that of the Saudi Pro League. Unsurprisingly, these statements had a big impact on social networks.
Rather than ignoring Ronaldo's remarks, the official Spanish-language account of Ligue 1 showed irony on the social network , accompanied by the message: “Leo Messi playing in 38 degrees!” with a goat emoji, evoking the title of GOAT (“Greatest of All Time”).
This publication, although concise, proved impactful, using the Argentine captain as a symbol of the greatness of French football, while responding indirectly to Ronaldo's criticism, with the irony of using an image of a defeat of the national team.
It all started during the Globe Soccer Awards, where the Portuguese made harsh criticisms of the French championship. After receiving two awards, he claimed that the Saudi League surpassed Ligue 1, downplaying the standard of the French series by saying that only Paris Saint-Germain stood out, while the others “are all dead”.
Ronaldo also challenged other footballers to play in the Middle East's extreme weather conditions, saying: “Try running at 38, 39 or 40 degrees and you'll see.” This sentence was quickly taken up on social networks.
This exchange between two of the biggest stars in contemporary football raises interesting questions about the perception of different football leagues. The emotional reactions to criticism testify not only to the passion surrounding this sport, but also to the image issues linked to the reputation of the championships. What will this mean for players, teams and fans in the months to come?
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