11 months ago
Ronaldo Defends Teammate's Saudi League Move
Cristiano Ronaldo, a famous football player, defended his teammate Joao Felix's decision to play in Saudi Arabia.
Ronaldo called critics of the move "idiots" on social media.
Iker Casillas, a former Real Madrid player, said Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia gave hope for football in the region.
Ronaldo believes that the Saudi League will become one of the strongest leagues in the world in the next five years.
He says that he enjoys playing there and wants to continue playing in Saudi Arabia.
Cristiano Ronaldo criticized those questioning Joao Felix's move to Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo responded to criticism on social media, calling critics "idiots".
Ronaldo's move has contributed to a footballing revolution in the Middle East.
Iker Casillas says Ronaldo's arrival in Saudi Arabia sparked hope.
Ronaldo wants the Saudi League to become a top global league.
- Who
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix, Iker Casillas
- What
- Ronaldo defended Felix's decision to play in Saudi Arabia
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- When
- Recent
- Why
- To support his teammate and the Saudi League
Key facts
- Players Involved
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix
- Teams Mentioned
- Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia)
- Ronaldo's Response
- Criticized critics on social media
- Casillas's Opinion
- Ronaldo's move sparked hope in the Middle East
- Ronaldo's Stated Goal
- Wants Saudi League to be top 5
Quotes
Cristiano Ronaldo
A footballer playing in the Saudi Pro League.
“In my opinion, if they continue to work on their plans in the next five years, I believe that the Saudi League will become among the five strongest league competitions in the world”
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“Idiots don't understand anything about football, yet they still give their opinions.”
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Iker Casillas
Real Madrid and Spain legend.
“After players like Karim Benzema and Cristiano came, it created the conditions for many more players to come and for football to grow in Saudi Arabia, which I believe is good for football and good for Saudi Arabia.”
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“It's clear that Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in Saudi Arabian football sparked hope and gave people the perspective of experiencing a different kind of football.”
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