'It's easier to score in Spain than Saudi' - Ronaldo claims SPL is more difficult than La Liga
AFNEWS reporter
Nov 07, 2025
'It's easier to score in Spain than Saudi' - Ronaldo claims SPL is more difficult than La Liga
Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that the Saudi Pro League is more difficult than the Spanish La Liga.
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The pinnacle of Ronaldo's career began in Spain after making a big-money move to Real Madrid in 2009.
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The five-time Ballon d'Or winner spent nine years at Real Madrid and became the club's all-time top scorer with 451 goals and won 16 trophies.
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However, despite his historic career in Spain, he has come out to rate the Saudi Pro League over La Liga.
Ronaldo on SPL and La Liga
Following a sit-down with Piers Morgan on his YouTube page, Ronaldo made a statement about La Liga and how easy it is to score in the league.
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The Al Nassr superstar said, as shared in X, "It's more easy to score in Spain than to score in Saudi Arabia."
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Trying to explain what he meant, he mentioned that he has played in different leagues and has scored many goals.
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He mentioned that people do not understand how difficult it is to play in the SPL and to play in 40-degree heat.
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He urges football lovers to ask other star players playing in Saudi Arabia how difficult it is to score in the league.
Following his comment, Ronaldo advised that Saudi Arabia should be included in the Ballon d'Or competition.
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