Neymar throws main shade at Ligue 1, says Saudi Pro League is perhaps higher
Ligue 1 has lengthy been a goal of memes, with many dubbing it a “farmer’s league” because of the decrease high quality of play in comparison with the opposite high leagues in Europe. The French league has struggled to reconfigure its model to be thought of an elite league, and it would not assist if the sport’s greatest stars negatively contribute to the discourse.
That is precisely what occurred on Thursday. Neymar was requested how the standard differs between Ligue 1 and the Saudi Pro League throughout a press convention whereas with the Brazil nationwide crew. His response:
I assure you the soccer is similar. The ball is spherical, there are targets. And with all of the names within the Saudi League immediately, it is perhaps higher than the French league.
It should be stated that Neymar did not precisely get pleasure from his time in France as a complete. He spent six seasons at PSG, however struggled with accidents in a majority of these seasons. He discovered success, however not sufficient for the diehard PSG ultras.
Neymar joined Al Hilal from PSG in the course of the summer time.
Neymar lately stated he “lived through hell” throughout his time in France, significantly during the last two years along with his good friend Lionel Messi. Messi has additionally talked about he and his household weren’t completely happy throughout their time in Paris.
A brand new period in Saudi Arabia
Whereas Neymar’s feedback could also be a bit biased, it is powerful to discredit the quantity of high-level expertise that has fled to the Saudi Pro League over the previous few switch home windows.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Neymar and different international superstars have made the leap. It would not be shocking if the league’s common degree of play rivals Ligue 1, however it could take a while to get there.