Neymar Backs Ronaldo, Rates Saudi League High

Despite playing for Paris Saint-Germain, Brazilian star Neymar has said that the Saudi League is superior to that of the French Ligue 1.

Neymar’s comment comes just one month after Cristiano Ronaldo also claimed that the Ligue 1 is not superior to the Saudi league.

“Saudi League is better than Ligue 1, of course. France only has Paris Saint-Germain. The rest are finished,” Ronaldo said at the Glove Soccer Award.

The Brazilian did not hold back and supported CR7’s statement, clarifying that the league they both play in on Asian ground is indeed more outstanding than the competition in France.

“The level of the Saudi Pro League is increasing and, from what I see, it’s better than Ligue 1,” Neymar told CNN.

“Ligue 1 has its positives. The league is very strong. I played in it, so I know this well. Today, the players in the Saudi Pro League are better.”

Neymar joined the Riyadh-based SPL outfit Al-Hilal after being told he was not part of Luis Enrique’s plans at PSG, which received an eye-watering €90m transfer fee given the Brazil international was still under contract with PSG until 2026.

During his time at PSG, Neymar featured in 173 matches, scoring 118 goals and providing 77 assists.