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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo: The Premier League is more competitive than La Liga
The former Manchester United star pointed out that there are many differences between football in England and Spain, but believes the Primera Division is more technical
16 Jan 2012 17:09:00
By Luis Mira
Cristiano Ronaldo - Real Madrid
Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo has hailed the quality of the Premier League, saying England's top flight is 'more competitive' than La Liga.
The Portugal international left Manchester United for Madrid in 2009 after six years at Old Trafford to pursue his dream of representing Los Blancos, but he still believes that 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, among other trophies.
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The Portugal international left Manchester United for Madrid in 2009 after six years at Old Trafford to pursue his dream of representing Los Blancos, but he still believes that 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, among other trophies.
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