Ex-Benfica man, Ronaldo’s ex-teammate: Portuguese league won’t progress | OneFootball

Cristiano Ronaldo's locker room companion believes that the Portuguese league won't go far. In a recent interview, João Félix - trained at Benfica - considers that the toxicity in national football will hinder its evolution compared to other competitions. In the same conversation, the athlete revealed details about the failed transfer to Luz.

"I don't watch much Portuguese football, I follow Tondela more now because my brother is playing there and I watch all the games", explained the number 79 of Al Nassr, in statements to Sport TV, revealing that he hasn't been very interested.

"But, from what I hear every day, there are confusions and controversies; from Monday to Sunday, the channels are talking about football, the coach, the player... I think that doesn't help, it won't make Portuguese football evolve", stated João Félix, acknowledging that there is a toxic scenario in the national scene.

"The mentality in Portugal is delaying the growth of players and clubs. Until they change...", criticized the former player trained at Benfica, admitting that the national reality is detrimental to the best performance of the sport.

"Portugal will always be on the same level and won't evolve, which is a shame, as we have great players, great coaches, and great clubs, with good ideas to succeed in Europe", concluded João Félix, in an interview given to Sport TV.

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