Rivaldo, winner of the Golden Ball in 1999, does not understand the decision of important players to perform in Saudi Arabia. The Brazilian talked about Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation at Al-Nasr, as well as Lionel Messi’s possible move to Al-Hilal.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in Rivaldo’s field of vision: “Maybe the money will compensate”

The former Barcelona and Brazil great said Ronaldo’s return to Real Madrid would be good for both the Portuguese and the Blancos.

“I think some players are misled by the high salaries in Saudi Arabia, but the lifestyle there is much more restricted and the way football is played is not as easy as it seems. Many people are disappointed with the decision to develop here.

Maybe the money Cristiano gets makes up for the sadness he feels. This happens to all players who get there. Maybe Messi will see it soon.

Both for Ronaldo and for football, returning to Real Madrid, where he will finish his career, would be excellent. Obviously, the fans have to understand the fact that he is not 25 years old anymore and he can no longer develop in this way, but he can still be an important factor for the success of the club.” – Rivaldoquoted by AS.

Rivaldo has also criticized Messi’s stance in recent days, believing the Argentine was wrong to travel to Saudi Arabia without PSG’s approval.

“I’m a bit sad to see Lionel Messi with this attitude, he doesn’t respect his current club. This never happened again in his career, he was always a disciplined person.

I think he could have acted differently. He had alternatives: inform the club’s management, wait for the Saudis to come to Paris, or simply wait for the end of the season,” – Rivaldo.

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