Al Hilal Coach Highlights Why Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo Is a Better Player Than Neymar Junior

• Al-Hilal manager Jorge Jesus recently described what made Cristiano Ronaldo better than Neymar
• Neymar was injured while on international duty with Brazil and is expected back only in August 2024
• Neymar has a habit of making headlines for his antics and controversies away from the field of play

What sets Cristiano Ronaldo apart from other players?

According to Al-Hilal boss Jorge Jesus, the answer is his passion for football.

The coach of the Saudi Arabian side recently touched on Ronaldo’s passion for the game while aiming a jibe at his own international star, Neymar.

Neymar joined Al-Hilal in August 2023 and only made five appearances for the side before he was injured while on international duty.

As noted by CBS Sports, the Brazilian is only expected to return towards the latter part of 2024.

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Neymar’s habit of making headlines

While Jesus’ comments about his own player may seem harsh, they also aren’t unfounded.

From alleged fights in nightclubs to playing poker and eating junk food on his off days to his well-publicised love life, Neymar is often in the news for the wrong reasons.

His antics have drawn a lot of criticism over the years, especially from football fans in France, where he played for Paris Saint-Germain.

How Ronaldo differs from Neymar

While the Brazilian is known for his antics away from the sport, the Al-Nassr captain is recognised for his work ethic and dedication to being the best,

An article from Bleacher Report in 2012 discussed how his work ethic ignited his career, and 12 years later, nothing has changed.

Ronaldo continues to show total commitment to his craft and finished 2023 as the leading scorer in the world.

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Sports Brief reported how Neymar Junior was once again in the headlines, even when he wasn’t at fault.

The Brazilian superstar was signed by the French side from Barcelona for a world-record fee in 2018.

The player's transfer is now being investigated, with authorities looking into it for a potential political crime.