Cristiano Ronaldo should 'SHUT UP', according to a Chelsea legend

A Chelsea legend has told Cristiano Ronaldo to 'shut up' after the Al-Nassr star claimed that the Saudi Pro League is superior to Ligue 1.

Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in January 2023 following his departure from Manchester United and a host of stars subsequently headed to Saudi Arabian clubs last summer, including Sadio Mane, Karim Benzema and Neymar.

In January Ronaldo stated his belief that in France only two or three teams are capable of challenging for the title, while the Saudi Pro League is more competitive.

He said: 'The Saudis are in a process that will take long, but step by step, we will reach the highest level.

'I believe they are going to be in the top three or four in the world. Step by step, I think we are going to reach that.'

'The level right now? To be honest, I think the Saudi league is not worse than France's league in my opinion.

'In the French league, I think you have two, three teams with a good level. In Saudi, I think it is more competitive.'

Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf was left livid with Ronaldo's comments and suggested that he only criticised Ligue 1 because his long-term rival Lionel Messi played for Paris Saint-Germain.

Leboeuf told BetVictor: 'It annoys me when I hear Cristiano Ronaldo saying that the Saudi Pro League is better than Ligue 1. Why do you think he chose to make that comment about Ligue 1 rather than the Portuguese League? It's because Lionel Messi played in Ligue 1. I have lots of respect for him as a player but come on, just shut up! It is unfair to Ligue 1.'

Leboeuf reserved further criticism for Ronaldo, stating that Portugal are capable of winning the Euros this summer if the 39-year-old doesn't play. In addition, Leboeuf launched a jibe at Ronaldo, suggesting that money was