[LOOK] Saudi League is top says Cristiano Ronaldo
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Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo believes the Saudi Pro League he joined this season could in time become one of the top five leagues in the world.
The Portugal skipper joined Al-Nassr in January on a contract estimated by some media reports to be worth more than £174m.
Ronaldo has won titles in the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A.
And the all-time top goalscorer in the professional men’s game reckons the quality of the Saudi competition had improved even in his short time in it.
Great team spirit to come back and win it!
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) May 23, 2023
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The 38-year-old tells Saudi SSC channel: “We are much better and the Saudi league is getting better and the next year will be even better.
“Step-by-step I think this league will be among the top five leagues in the world but they need time, players and infrastructure.”
Ronaldo was speaking after scoring a stunning winner on Tuesday night as Al-Nassr fought back to beat visitors Al-Shabab 3-2 and put Al-Ittihad’s Saudi Pro League title celebrations on hold.
Al-Nassr are on 63 points, three behind their rivals with two games to play.