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Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo parted firm for the second time simply over a 12 months in the past.
The Portuguese famous person made a trailblazing transfer to the Saudi Professional League after leaving United, paving the best way for a raft of stars to comply with in his footsteps.
Since then Ronaldo has continued to bang within the targets and ended 2023 as the highest scorer in world soccer over the calendar 12 months.
The usual of the Professional League has naturally been questioned by critics, however Ronaldo insists the degrees are excessive within the Center East.
The 38-year-old in contrast the Saudi League to Ligue 1 in France and the remark has drawn a little bit of banter from funds airline, Ryanair.
Ryanair reposted Fabrizio Romano quoting the Portuguese star’s phrases on X (previously Twitter), saying “Lastly, somebody funnier than us”, in response to Ronaldo’s feedback.
lastly, somebody funnier than us https://t.co/XzeIIWH8y0
— Ryanair (@Ryanair) January 19, 2024
Ronaldo made his claims on the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.
“Saudi League shouldn’t be worse than Ligue 1. Saudi Professional League is extra aggressive than Ligue 1, I can say that after one 12 months spent there. We’re higher than the French league already now,” he stated.
X customers had been roundly in settlement with Ryanair and responded with typical good humour.
One commented: “Somebody come take Ronaldo out the oven, he’s prepared. Ryanair cooked.” One other added: “That’s loopy.”
Ronaldo will little question proceed to play a key function within the growth of the sport within the Center East however would like to win a league title throughout his keep.
Regardless of his exceptional aim return, Al-Nassr nonetheless discover themselves seven factors behind Al-Hilal within the Professional League desk with simply over half the season performed.
