Saudi journalists argued on the programme "Rotana Sport with Walid" after comments made by Ahmed Al-Fuhaid prompted a response from Mohammed Al-Anzi. The discussion centred on remarks about Cristiano Ronaldo during the show.
Al-Fuhaid's comments on the programme
Speaking on the programme "Rotana Sport with Walid", Saudi journalist Ahmed Al-Fuhaid said: "This may anger many people, but Cristiano Ronaldo's fanbase is bigger than that of Al-Nassr."
He explained: "Cristiano Ronaldo is supported by hundreds of millions around the world, and he has a very large fanbase around the world. The numbers, the history and the facts prove this, whatever anyone may deny."
Al-Anzi disputes the claim
Mohammed Al-Anzi disagreed with Ahmed Al-Fuhaid's claim on the programme. The Saudi journalist said: "That's not true, Al-Nassr's popularity is higher than Ronaldo's."
He then posed a question: "Does Cristiano Ronaldo have more fans than Al-Hilal?"
Al-Fuhaid stands by his view
Al-Fuhaid replied: "That's correct. I don't have those complexes, and I just said so. I'm not going to invent information or a fact of my own. The numbers are there for everyone to see, but it's a matter of logic."
Ronaldo's Al-Nassr move
Ronaldo has been at Al-Nassr since January 2023. GOAL said Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr on a free transfer after terminating his contract with former club Manchester United.
