LIGUE 1 fired a savage six-word response at Cristiano Ronaldo following his brutal comments about France’s top league.
The Portuguese legend made a disparaging remark about the competition while collecting several prizes at the Globe Soccer Awards.
Ronaldo, who plays for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, was crowned both ‘Best Player in the Middle East’ AND ‘Top Scorer of All Time’ at last week’s event.
The 39-year-old striker is the top name in the Saudi Pro League following a move there two years ago.
Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr after having his Manchester United deal terminated following a major row with Erik ten Hag.
And after netting 80 goals in 89 games for his new side, the three-time Premier League winner made a bold statement.
Accepting his awards, ex-Real Madrid and Juventus star Ronaldo declared that the Saudi Pro League was making major strides to catch Europe’s top divisions.
But in his eyes, it is already better than France’s Ligue 1.
The competition boasts numerous top names including Marseille, Monaco and Lyon.
However, Ronnie reckons it is simply a one-team league due to the dominance of moneybags Paris Saint-Germain.
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Speaking on stage, Ronaldo said: “The Saudi league is better than Ligue 1.
“In France, only PSG exists — the rest are finished. If you don’t believe me, try running in 39 or 40 degrees and see.”
Ronaldo’s comments have come back to haunt him though.
The ace is yet to win a title in Saudi and so far has just a single Arab Club Champions Cup to his name.
And Ligue 1’s Spanish X account fired back at Ronaldo’s comments by posting a picture of rival Lionel Messi.
The snap showed Inter Miami’s forward in an Argentina shirt kissing the World Cup after winning two years ago in Saudi’s neighbour Qatar.
A caption read: “Leo Messi playing in 38 degrees.”
Fans reacted in amazement to the response.
One said: “I’ve been waiting for you to post this.”
Another declared: “Admin hold this.”
One noted: “The GOATS.”
Another added: “No shame.”
AS arguably the greatest player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo lives a life befitting such a superstar.
Ron loves a fast motor almost as much as scoring goals with his vast car collection including one costing £9MILLION.
Upon moving to Saudi – Ronaldo moved into a luxury skyscraper hotel before swapping it for an Arabian mansion.
As a globetrotter, Ronaldo likes to travel in style like onboard this luxury private jet.
Behind every great man is a great woman, and Ronaldo has one in partner Georgina Rodriguez.
Georgina opened up on the moment they first met when she was working as a shop girl, saying it was “love at first sight”.
Before meeting Georgina, Ronaldo dated some of the world’s hottest women including Kim Kardashian and Irina Shayk.
Now it’s all about the family, with Ronaldo’s offspring now capable of making up a five-a-side team.
Ronaldo’s very well paid on the pitch, but he makes a ton of money off it too with endorsement deals ranging from KFC to his own range of underpants.
He’s also a prolific investor and owns a string of hotels.
He’s currently building a holiday resort in the Red Sea which has been dubbed “a new paradise”.
Ronaldo gives back too – which is one of the reasons he doesn’t have any tattoos.
He’s highly dedicated, as a look inside his health and fitness regime shows.
That dedication saw him transform from a weedy teen to hulking Adonis.
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