Globe Soccer Awards 2024 in Dubai - Source: Getty
Former Barcelona and Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit has offered his two cents on Cristiano Ronaldo's harsh comments about Ligue 1. The Frenchman believes Ronaldo should have opted to stay silent instead of attracting unwanted attention.
The Portuguese superstar attended the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai at the end of December, where he won the Best Middle East Player prize for his exploits for Al-Nassr.
Speaking at the ceremony, Cristiano Ronaldo sparked controversy when he emphatically claimed that the Saudi Pro League is a better league than Ligue 1. He said:
“The Saudi Pro League is better than Ligue 1, of course. I'm not saying that because I play here. I don't care what people think about it. Players should come here and they will see quickly. Just try to do sprints at 38, 39, 40 degrees...Come and you will see. If you don't believe me, come."
