For Sampaoli, Ronaldo is talking nonsense! “Ligue 1 is exciting”

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The former coach of Olympique de Marseille does not at all share Cristiano Ronaldo’s point of view regarding the French championship.

“The Saudi League is no worse than the League 1. The Saudi Pro League is more competitive than Ligue 1, I can say that after a year there. We are already better than the French championship now. They can say whatever they want, I know what I’m saying. It’s my opinion. ».

This outing by Cristiano Ronaldo last week caused Ligue 1 players to jump. Coaches, consultants and players did not hesitate to criticize the five-time Ballon d’Or winner after this clear-cut opinion. And if the current coaches of the French championship do not hide their annoyance, other renowned technicians who have worked in the French elite have contradicted CR7, like Jorge Sampaoli.

“High level players”

For the Argentinian, Ligue 1 has nothing to envy of the Spanish Liga. “ They are two different championships but Ligue 1 seems more exciting to me today, explained Sampaoli in an interview with L’Equipe. When I was there, there was Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappé at PSG, Lucas Paqueta at Lyon, very high level players and great teams, like Rennes or Lens. When I arrived in Seville in 2017, we took French players like Wissam Ben Yedder, Clément Lenglet, because they have the talent, the quality. The French can impose themselves everywhere. »

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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