A Chelsea legend has told Cristiano Ronaldo to 'shut up' after the Al-Nassr star claimed that the Saudi Pro League is superior to Ligue 1.

Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in January 2023 following his departure from Manchester United and a host of stars subsequently headed to Saudi Arabian clubs last summer, including Sadio Mane, Karim Benzema and Neymar.
In January Ronaldo stated his belief that in France only two or three teams are capable of challenging for the title, while the Saudi Pro League is more competitive.
He said: 'The Saudis are in a process that will take long, but step by step, we will reach the highest level.
'I believe they are going to be in the top three or four in the world. Step by step, I think we are going to reach that.'
'The level right now? To be honest, I think the Saudi league is not worse than France's league in my opinion.
'In the French league, I think you have two, three teams with a good level. In Saudi, I think it is more competitive.'
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf was left livid with Ronaldo's comments and suggested that he only criticised Ligue 1 because his long-term rival Lionel Messi played for Paris Saint-Germain.
Leboeuf told BetVictor: 'It annoys me when I hear Cristiano Ronaldo saying that the Saudi Pro League is better than Ligue 1. Why do you think he chose to make that comment about Ligue 1 rather than the Portuguese League? It's because Lionel Messi played in Ligue 1. I have lots of respect for him as a player but come on, just shut up! It is unfair to Ligue 1.'
Leboeuf reserved further criticism for Ronaldo, stating that Portugal are capable of winning the Euros this summer if the 39-year-old doesn't play. In addition, Leboeuf launched a jibe at Ronaldo, suggesting that money was a key factor behind his move to Saudi Arabia.
He said: 'For me, Portugal are actually one of the contenders for this summer's European Championships. I actually think they can win the Euros, but only if Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't play.
'You cannot take away anything that Ronaldo has done for football just because he has gone to retire in the Saudi League. I want to thank him for taking the sport to another level, but there is an end for everyone. He has every right to play in Saudi Arabia, although I'm not sure he needed even more money!'
Leboeuf played for Chelsea between 1996 and 2001, having started his career at Laval before signing for Strasbourg.
After joining Marseille, Leboeuf played for Al-Sadd and Al-Wakrah in Qatar.
PSG have won the Ligue 1 title in nine of the eleven seasons since 2012-13, with Lille and Monaco the only other champions. PSG are currently nine points clear at the top of Ligue 1.
In the same period, Al-Hilal have won the Saudi Pro League five times, with Al-Nassr being crowned champions on three occasions, while Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli and Al-Fateh have also won the league.
As things stand this season, Al-Hlal are nine points clear at the top ahead of Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.
Since signing for Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has scored 42 goals in 48 appearances.
chris_lamboo
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The only living Legend A player with integrity A player with respect A player with a good heart A player whom everyone loves
Bupdeknuz
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Absolutely CR7 is right ,What did pesi do there just collected the money ,now he is in the burger league (amateur football players)
RealAnfield
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France is among the top six pro league in Europe but Portugal is not. CR7 should have mentioned his home country league instead of ligure 1.
malablata
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I think it is this old wack that should shut up. He even wants to pee on the pitch. The Saudi League is far better than Lique 1, better than La Liga, better than Bundesliga. Just look at how many persons watching the Saudi League compare to those leagues.
GunnA404
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Everyone needs to mention Ronaldo’s name to stay relevant 😂
ogunbajotobiloba4
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league 1 Is actually farmers league even the league president knows so why are they all after CR7
boucdert
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I think it is this old wack that should shut up. He even wants to pee on the pitch. The Saudi League is far better than Lique 1, better than La Liga, better than Bundesliga. Just look at how many persons watching the Saudi League compare to those leagues.
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Fan avarage of 300 people watch grace the stadiums in the camel league except only two big teams that attract 20000.
Sharanab123
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Absolutely CR7 is right ,What did pesi do there just collected the money ,now he is in the burger league (amateur football players)
his fans are just like him . unbearable
Dekclmnu
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The only living Legend A player with integrity A player with respect A player with a good heart A player whom everyone loves
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Nobody loves him he's arrogant and deluded if he thinks he will the World Cup in 2026
Feykmnot
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Absolutely CR7 is right ,What did pesi do there just collected the money ,now he is in the burger league (amateur football players)
Penaldo fans are so annoying and Crying
zusabdknpy
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Absolutely CR7 is right ,What did pesi do there just collected the money ,now he is in the burger league (amateur football players)
cry more penaldog 🤣
lohbdeklyz
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Absolutely CR7 is right ,What did pesi do there just collected the money ,now he is in the burger league (amateur football players)
show us your world Cup then we can talk
vuweimopyz
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Everyone needs to mention Ronaldo’s name to stay relevant 😂
the man your mentioned won a world cup with France and Ronaldo can't 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
realfineprince
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I think it is this old wack that should shut up. He even wants to pee on the pitch. The Saudi League is far better than Lique 1, better than La Liga, better than Bundesliga. Just look at how many persons watching the Saudi League compare to those leagues.
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you should shut up ...u dont even know what u talking About