Ex-France Star Tells Ronaldo to ‘Shut Up’ After Dig at Messi

Earlier this year, Frank Leboeuf criticized Cristiano Ronaldo for his comments on Ligue 1. Leboeuf thinks Ronaldo is only saying these things to take digs at Lionel Messi.

Earlier this year, Frank Leboeuf told BetVictor that Ronaldo mentioned Ligue 1 because Messi played there with PSG. Leboeuf said he respects Ronaldo as a player but criticized him for his comments on Ligue 1.

It annoys me when Cristiano Ronaldo says the Saudi Pro League is better than Ligue 1, Leboeuf said. Why did he comment on Ligue 1 instead of the Portuguese League? Because Messi played in Ligue 1. I respect Ronaldo as a player, but come on, just shut up! It’s unfair to Ligue 1.

The pundit continued to criticize Ronaldo, saying Portugal’s national team suffers whenever he plays. He said:

For me, Portugal could win this summer’s European Championships, but only if Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t play. You can’t ignore everything Ronaldo has done for football, even if he’s now in the Saudi League. I thank him for elevating the sport, but everyone has their time. He has the right to play in Saudi Arabia, but I’m not sure he needed more money!


Portugal was knocked out of EURO 2024 in the quarterfinals. Ronaldo didn’t score any goals during the tournament.


What Did Cristiano Ronaldo Say About Ligue 1?

Cristiano Ronaldo said the Saudi Pro League is not worse than Ligue 1. He added that the Middle Eastern league is more competitive, according to Mirror.

Cristiano Ronaldo said he thinks the Saudi League is as good as the French league. He believes the French league has only a few strong teams, while the Saudi League is more competitive and getting better.

Cristiano Ronaldo is still playing for Al Nassr and is likely to sign a new contract with them. Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in the MLS after his two years with PSG.