Overview
- In a sit-down with Piers Morgan, the 40-year-old said it is easier to score in Spain than in Saudi Arabia and argued the Saudi Pro League is stronger than Portugal’s top flight and France’s Ligue 1.
- He questioned why goals in Saudi Arabia are not weighed for honors such as Ballon d’Or top-scorer recognition.
- Coverage cited Opta Power Rankings showing the SPL at 29th globally, compared with Ligue 1 in 5th and Portugal’s Liga in 9th, undercutting his claim.
- Ronaldo has 102 goals in 115 matches for Al‑Nassr and was just named the league’s Player and Goal of the Week after a brace that included a 104th‑minute penalty versus Al‑Fayha.
- Al‑Nassr have opened the league with seven wins from seven and, after resting midweek, Ronaldo is expected to return against Neom as he also reiterates that retirement is coming “soon.”