Despite spending 10 seasons in MLS, USMNT legend abandons top US league while echoing Cristiano Ronaldo’s claims about Saudi Pro League

Cristiano RonaldoIt is Recent comments that the Saudi Pro League is better than MLS have sparked a lot of debate among soccer enthusiasts. After Messi Arriving in MLS, Ronaldo expressed confidence in the growth potential of the Saudi league and made comparisons with European leagues. The legendary Portuguese footballer claimed that the Saudi league is better than Messi’s current league.

This has become a hot topic in football circles. People are now wondering which league is truly the best and what that means for the future of football. In a recent interview Tim Howardthe USMNT and Everton legend, has given his answer on which league is the best.

Tim Howard’s MLS verdict against the Saudi League

The former USMNT goalkeeper has over 100 caps for the country. In a recent interview, when asked to choose between the Saudi League and MLS, he echoed Ronaldo’s sentiments and chose the Saudi League over MLS.

The football community is full of opinions since Ronaldo’s comments. Many football stars have commented on this topic. Italian legend Andrea Pirlo highlighted the meteoric rise of Saudi clubs on the transfer market. Meanwhile, Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, threw his support behind the MLS, fueled by the dream of bringing Messi into its ranks, paving the way for competition with Saudi riches.

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Adding to the mix, the former Manchester United Striker Odion Ighalo also weighed in on Ronaldo’s momentous move to the Saudi League.

Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia and the benefits for the country

Ighalo, who played for Al-Hilal, became the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League last season. However, after the season, the team decided to part ways with him. In a recent interview, he said his move to Al-Hilal was mainly motivated by financial considerations. Likewise, he believes that the Portuguese decision to join Al-Nassr was also motivated by monetary incentives. CR7’s annual revenue in the Saudi Pro League is $200 million, which has attracted considerable interest and speculation.

The impact of his signing on CR7 was evident as Al Nassr’s Instagram account saw an astronomical increase in followers. Skyrocketing from a respectable 860,000 to a staggering 16.1 million. Ronaldo’s presence in Saudi Arabia brought much more than just a talented footballer; it also brought the country unprecedented prestige and visibility.

What do you think of Rondaldo moving to the Saudi Pro League? Let us know in the comments!

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