Since joining the Saudi Pro League a couple of years ago, Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo has made some sensational claims about the league. The Portuguese superstar was at it yet again on Friday, when he claimed that the Saudi Pro League was better than the French Ligue 1.

“To be honest I think the Saudi League is not worse than French league, in my opinion. In French league I think you have two, three teams with a good level. In Saudi now I think it’s more competitive,” he said at Dubai’s Globe Soccer Awards event.

“They can say whatever they want, it’s just my opinion and I played there one year so I know what I’m talking about. But I think right now we are better than French league, we still improve,” he added.

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“I feel so happy at Al Nassr, it’s a great move. Saudi is in a process, it will take long… but step by step they will go to the top level. I think the Saudi Pro League will be among top three leagues in the world. People in Saudi will be proud,” Ronaldo continued.

Talking about his season, he said, “This year I did a fantastic season, I was the best goalscorer. Imagine beating animals, young lions like [Erling] Haaland with the goals. I am proud. I am 39 soon and I am looking good.”

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The forward who scored 54 goals for club and country last year, was also asked about his retirement plan to which he joked that he’ll consider it in 10 years.

‘The moment I finish, I don’t know to be honest. Of course it will be soon, soon I mean 10 years more. No I am joking, I don’t know, let’s see,’ he said.