Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo has hailed the quality of the English Premier League, labelling it ‘more competitive’ than La Liga.
The Portugal international left Manchester United for Spain in 2009 after six years at Old Trafford to pursue his dream of representing Real, but he still believes the Premier League is more challenging than the Primera Division.
“The Premier League is more competitive than La Liga,” Ronaldo told DT. “In Spain, football is more technical, the players like to control the ball, they play more football.”
“In England, the game is more intense, the referees give more freedom and I believe that the British fans like it.”
“I like it, too, the fast football, teamwork, it is brilliant and wonderful to watch.”
During his time in England, Ronaldo helped United to three Premier League titles and one Champions League crown.
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