Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has ignited controversy with his recent boast that his arrival at Juventus revived the Italian Serie A.
In an interaction with Portuguese media following Al-Nassr’s 5-0 defeat against Celta Vigo, Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al Nassr, stated that the Italian league was “dead” before he joined Juventus in 2018. He further claimed that his presence in Serie A led to a resurgence in its popularity.
Ronaldo’s comments have drawn criticism on social media, with many questioning the accuracy of his claims and finding his statements self-centered. The 38-year-old star, known for his successful stints at Real Madrid and Juventus, also asserted that his moves have influenced other high-profile players to leave Europe and join clubs in the Saudi Pro League.
During his time at Real Madrid, Ronaldo achieved numerous accolades, including four Champions League titles, two La Liga titles, and three Club World Cups. His transfer to Juventus in 2018 for an initial fee of €100 million made headlines as the most expensive transfer for an Italian club and for a player over 30 years old.
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