Fernando Santos praises Cristiano Ronaldo’s bold move to Saudi Arabia, hailing Al-Nassr as "no different from European clubs." Ronaldo's sharp words about Ligue 1 add fuel to the debate.

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

However, there is one key reason that could persuade Ronaldo to sign a new contract with his current employers. The ex-Manchester United star is still keen to win the league title with Al-Nassr - an objective that could convince him to stay in the Saudi Pro League.

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

Here are Al Nassr's upcoming fixtures as Cristiano Ronaldo and his expensively assembled team-mates look to claim glory in 2024/25.

Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken! And he's making some huge claims about the future of Saudi football! He’s not just there for the paycheck; he wants to build an empire! He envisions the Saudi Pro League becoming a global force in the next decade.

At the Globe Soccer Awards last month, Al-Nassr star Ronaldo made a bold claim about the quality of the Saudi Pro League as he said: "The Saudi Pro League is better than Ligue 1, of course. I'm not saying that because I play here.