Cristiano Ronaldo under fire from Adil Rami
Former French international Adil Rami recently questioned Cristiano Ronaldo's claims about French football, calling it a “joke”. Following his stormy departure from Manchester United in 2022, Ronaldo surprised the football world by joining the Saudi club Al-Nassr.
Although he was one of the first big-name players to move to Saudi Arabia, he was soon joined by other stars such as Karim Benzema and Neymar. At a Globe Soccer Awards ceremony in Dubai, Ronaldo criticized Ligue 1, saying the Saudi League was “better”. He also claimed that France only had PSG, the other teams being “finished”.
He added: “It is difficult to become champion in Saudi Arabia. This year, Al-Hilal is better, Al-Ittihad is in the lead, but I believe we have to fight to be champions. »
His comments sparked a strong reaction online, leading Rami to intervene. In a live stream on Twitch, he said: “He says absurd things. Want pictures of defenders in Saudi Arabia? Just because he's had an incredible career doesn't mean everything he says is true. »
Rami also stressed that, in his opinion, Ronaldo would be “devoured” by defenders in France. “I am an admirer of Cristiano, but he made a mistake by saying that the Saudi championship is better than that of France,” he said.
The one who saw his career marked by several clubs in France before retiring in 2023 highlighted the difficulty of Ligue 1. Meanwhile, Ronaldo's career with Al-Nassr was mixed, with the team currently in fourth place, 11 points behind leaders Al-Ittihad.
Rami concluded by saying that Ligue 1 is one of the five biggest leagues in Europe, but is often perceived as the weakest, with only one Champions League title won by OM in 1993. For his part , Ronaldo had expressed his belief that the Saudi league will progress in the years to come.
Takeaways
- Adil Rami questions Ronaldo's comments on French football.
- Ronaldo criticized Ligue 1 while praising the Saudi League.
- The former French defender believes Ronaldo could not shine in Ligue 1.
- Ligue 1 has been deemed less competitive than other European leagues.
- Al-Nassr's performance in the Saudi league remains below expectations.
This exchange between Ronaldo and Rami opens an interesting debate on the perception of less publicized championships compared to the most prestigious. How does player talent adapt to the different demands of various leagues around the world? This question deserves further investigation, because it reflects the growing challenges of globalized football.
