Al Hilal forward Neymar supported Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent comments suggesting the Saudi Pro League is superior to France’s Ligue 1. Cristiano Ronaldo stirred up debate at the Globe Soccer Awards by declaring the Saudi Pro League to be better than Ligue 1.

Former Barcelona star Neymar Junior has defended Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial remarks that the Saudi Pro League is better than the French Ligue 1.

Neymar has defended Cristiano Ronaldo's stance that the Saudi Pro League has a better level than Ligue 1. Both superstars currently play in the SPL with Ronald

In his recent interview with CNN, Brazilian footballer has declared the Saudi Pro League to be “better” than Ligue 1, which is France’s top football league. “The level of the Saudi Pro League is increasing… it’s better than Ligue 1” Neymar said after winning the Player Career Award at the recent Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.

Neymar (32) has echoed Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments regarding the alleged superior level of the Saudi Pro League compared to Ligue 1. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner claimed last month that

Neymar’s comment comes just one month after Cristiano Ronaldo also claimed that the Ligue 1 is not superior to the Saudi league.

Despite playing for Paris Saint-Germain Brazilian star Neymar has said that the Saudi League is superior to that of the French Ligue 1. Neymar’s comment comes just one month after Cristiano

In an interview with CNN, Neymar discussed various topics, including his agreement with Cristiano Ronaldo’s controversial remark, asserting that soccer in Saudi Arabia is currently of a higher standard than in France.

Cristiano Ronaldo claimed the Saudi Pro League is superior to Ligue 1, stating that "France is only Paris Saint-Germain." This bold statement sparked a swift and witty response from Ligue 1's social media team.