Video: Inzaghi wins crossbar challenge in Al-Hilal training
Simone Inzaghi might be more famous as a coach now, but he proved in Al-Hilal training that he's still got what it takes to win the crossbar challenge.
The Italian never quite lived up to the heights of his older brother Pippo on the field, but he was a very good striker in his own right.
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He scored 43 goals with 14 assists in 187 Serie A appearances, then really took off in Europe with 15 goals in 31 Champions League matches, including a record five in a single game.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 26: Simone Inzaghi Manager of Al Hilal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match between Al Hilal and CF Pachuca at GEODIS Park on June 26, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by)
The 49-year-old showed the youngsters at new club Al-Hilal a few tricks during training, easily winning the crossbar challenge.
He was able to bridge the language barrier with the perfectly understandable declaration: 'Ding!'
The former Inter and Lazio coach joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in June and so far at the FIFA Club World Cup has overseen a win and two draws.
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