Despite Cristiano Ronaldo Calling Portuguese League a ‘Circus’, President Marcelo Credits the Al Nassr Star During Visit to Canada

Cristiano Ronaldo has always defended the Saudi Pro League. There was a lot of backlash when Ronaldo joined SPL with many critics calling it a move motivated by money. The Portuguese skipper then hit back saying that major European talents are following in his footsteps and he was right in making this decision. Recently, during the Euro Qualifiers, Ronaldo surprisingly referred to the Portuguese soccer league as a ‘Circus’. But despite that, Portugal’s president Marcelo De Sousa has made a positive statement about Cristiano Ronaldo.

During the press conference, the 5x Ballon d’Or winner also stated that the Arab League is better than the Liga Portugal. CR7 believes the quality of players in SPL is higher. He even pointed out the lower amount of controversy and fuss in SPL.

Proud of coming from the land of Cristiano Ronaldo

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa met with the emigrants and Portuguese descendants in Toronto. Addressing the emigrants and Portuguese descendants, the President said a few words in credit of Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo.

President Marcelo took selfies and shook hands with the Portuguese emigrants to Canada. In a speech addressing them, he said, “We are Fado, we are Bacalhau, we are Caldo Verde, we are Cozido à Portuguesa, we are Vira and Corridinho and Fandango. We are all this, we have a soul. We are Cristiano Ronaldo”,” as per Publico and translated via DeepL.

With the unique attractions of Portuguese culture, including the specific dishes and folk art forms, the President admires their legendary athlete as well. The speech directed at the emigrants was to make them feel proud of where they came from. The emigrants have shown what Portuguese are. Cristiano Ronaldo is a soccer icon and the President’s speech commends the Al Nassr player for taking their country’s image to a global level.

The praise from the President of Portugal took place days after Cristiano Ronaldo called his own country’s soccer league ‘a circus’. The 5x-Ballon d’Or winner said, “I believe that the Arab League is better than the Portuguese one. It’s not just the controversy, there’s not so much fuss, and the quality of the names is much better. I hope it can get better, I know it will be difficult. Possibly impossible. It turns out to be a circus what has been happening lately”.

CR7 has generated a lot of profit for his Saudi club. Citing the global appeal of the athlete, Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) chairman Turki Alalshikh has recently announced Cristiano Ronaldo as the ambassador for the global event.

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Ronaldo receives an honor from Saudi

Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) chairman, Turki Alalshikh, has announced the fourth edition of ‘Riyadh Season’, commencing on October 28. This year, the event carries the enticing slogan “Big Time“, promising unparalleled grandeur and excitement.

Adding an electrifying twist to the festivities, soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo is honored with the role of Ambassador for the Riyadh Season. Riyadh Season embodies Saudi Arabia’s steadfast commitment to elevating its entertainment industry. The country has been putting focus on bringing international attention to promote its cultural and entertainment activities within the Kingdom.

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Riyadh Season will commence with a boxing showdown between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou. The fans are excited about the event and the country is busy preparing for their arrival.