Ronaldo Declares Saudi League a Global Top 5: 'Only Those Who Haven't Played There Disagree'

Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has made a bold claim regarding the Saudi Arabian football league, asserting that it has ascended to become one of the top five leagues globally. In a recent interview, Ronaldo expressed his satisfaction with the league's progress and competitive nature. "Of course, we are still improving, but I believe that at this moment we are already in the top five," Ronaldo stated. He further emphasized his conviction, adding, "I still believe that we continue to improve, and we have shown in the last two years enough for the league to be going up all the time." Ronaldo also addressed potential skepticism, suggesting that only individuals unfamiliar with the Saudi league's dynamics would dispute its growing stature. "Only the people who never play in Saudi, they don't understand nothing about football and say this league is not in a top five," he remarked. This statement comes as Saudi football continues to attract high-profile international players, signaling a significant investment and ambition to elevate its global standing in the sport.