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Ronaldo Claims Saudi League Easier for Scoring Goals

11/7/2025

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Cristiano Ronaldo said he would score as many Premier League goals as in the Saudi Pro League.
He argued the Saudi league is undervalued and superior to Portugal's Primeira Liga and easier to score in than in Saudi Arabia.
Ronaldo, who has scored 102 goals in 115 matches for Al Nassr, says players should keep learning.
He dismissed Wayne Rooney's comparisons to Lionel Messi, saying he respects differing opinions.

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Cristiano Ronaldo said he would score as many Premier League goals as in the Saudi Pro League.
He argued the Saudi league is undervalued and superior to Portugal's Primeira Liga and easier to score in than in Saudi Arabia.
Ronaldo, who has scored 102 goals in 115 matches for Al Nassr, says players should keep learning.
He dismissed Wayne Rooney's comparisons to Lionel Messi, saying he respects differing opinions.