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Saudi Pro League powerhouse Al-Hilal has officially terminated the contract of Portuguese head coach Jorge Jesus following the team’s elimination from the AFC Champions League Elite semifinals and dwindling hopes of retaining their domestic league title. The club announced the decision in an official statement on social media platform X, expressing gratitude for Jesus’ contributions…
Al-Hilal returned to winning ways in the Saudi Pro League with a commanding 3-0 victory over Al-Khaleej in Matchweek 28. The win comes after a recent slump, where the Blues had failed to secure maximum points in their last two matches a 3-1 loss to Al-Nassr and a 1-1 draw with Al-Ettifaq. With this crucial…
In an exciting encounter during Matchday 27 of the Roshn Saudi League, Al Hilal and Al Ettifaq played out a 1-1 draw at the Ego Stadium, leaving both teams with a point each in a tightly contested match. The home side, Al Ettifaq, struck first just before halftime, with João Costa firing a spectacular long-range…
Jorge Jesus, the current head coach of Saudi club Al-Hilal, has reportedly agreed to take charge of the Brazilian national team after the conclusion of the ongoing season. The news comes as the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) searches for a replacement for sacked manager Dorival Junior, who was dismissed following Brazil’s humiliating 4-1 defeat to…
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced the dismissal of head coach Dorival Júnior following Brazil’s humiliating 4-1 loss to arch-rivals Argentina in a World Cup qualifier. The decision comes after a meeting between CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues and the 62-year-old manager on Friday. Historic Loss Seals Dorival’s FateDespite Argentina missing their iconic captain Lionel…
Al Hilal’s Serbian striker, Aleksandar Mitrović, missed recent training sessions due to a heart rate irregularity, casting doubt on his availability for the crucial Asian Champions League Round of 16 second-leg match against Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor on Tuesday. The club confirmed in an official statement that Mitrović was rested on medical advice after experiencing fatigue and…
Initially, Jesus was very critical of Neymar, suggesting that he was no longer capable of playing at the top level. Neymar didn’t take kindly to these remarks and soon made a move to terminate his contract with Al-Hilal. He then rejoined his childhood club, Santos, in Brazil. Once back in Brazil, Neymar didn’t hold back…
Al Hilal’s coach, Jorge Jesus, has reportedly called for the club’s player registration ahead of the winter transfer. Reports suggest, Jesus has requested that Brazilian star Neymar be excluded from Al Hilal’s official registration with the Saudi Football Federation, and instead, left-back Renan Lodi be included. This decision comes after Neymar’s recent injury setbacks, with…
