Cristiano Ronaldo backs Vinicius Jr. for Ballon d&...

Cristiano Ronaldo lined loads of floor throughout his transient, on-stage look on the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Friday.

Ronaldo spoke after being named one of the best participant within the Center East, and instantly sparked controversy by saying that the Saudi Pro League, the place he at present performs with Al-Nassr, is healthier than France’s prime league, Ligue 1.

“Saudi League is healthier than Ligue 1, in fact,” Ronaldo mentioned. “Attempt to dash in 38, 39, 40 diploma climate and see. France solely has PSG. The remainder are completed.”

The previous Manchester United star, and five-time Ballon d’Or winner, additionally backed his former membership’s new coach, Ruben Amorim, on Friday, saying “the storm will end” after his Portuguese countryman’s troublesome begin to life within the Premier League.

Amorim — who was employed after Erik ten Hag was fired — has misplaced 5 of his first 10 video games at United in all competitions. Approaching the Premier League’s midway level, the crew is 14th and eight factors above the relegation zone.

“(Amorim) did a unbelievable job in Portugal with my (membership) Sporting,” the 39-year-old Ronaldo mentioned. “However the Premier League is a distinct beast, probably the most aggressive league on this planet.”

“I knew that it will be powerful and they’ll proceed the storm. However the storm will end and the solar will rise,” he added.

Ronaldo’s second spell at United led to November 2022, with disagreements between him and Ten Hag.

“I say this one 12 months and half in the past and I’ll proceed to say, the issue just isn’t the coaches,” Ronaldo added. “It is just like the aquarium and you’ve got the fish inside and it is sick, and you’re taking him out and repair the issue. Should you put it again within the aquarium it is going to be sick once more.”

Real Madrid’s all-time prime scorer Ronaldo additionally mentioned Vinicius Júnior had deserved to win the celebrated Ballon d’Or award fairly than Spain midfielder Rodri. The Brazilian received one of the best participant on this planet award on Friday in Dubai. Earlier this month, Vinicius was additionally named males’s participant of the 12 months at FIFA’s “The Best” awards.

“Vinicius deserved the Ballon d’Or,” Ronaldo mentioned. “It was unfair (to lose it). I say it in entrance of everybody.”

The Related Press contributed to this report.

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