Neymar: The Saudi League Is Stronger Than the French League

Brazilian star Neymar, forward for Al Hilal, stated that "the Saudi league has become stronger than the French league." Neymar said during a press conference in Bará, Brazil, "I confirm that football is the same. The ball is the same and goals are scored, and looking at the names, the Saudi league has become stronger than the French league. The training there is intense, and my teammates and I are very eager to win there and achieve titles with Al Hilal." He added, "Everyone thought the Saudi league was weak, and the same thing happened to me when I moved to the French league; people thought the same, but I had never been challenged by defenders as much as I was there." He pointed out that "players know how difficult it is to play in the Saudi league, and I am sure that winning the competition will not be easy, as teams have strengthened their squads with new players, and it will be a very enjoyable and exciting tournament."