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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Al-Hilal has to go on without their star footballer Diogo Jota in the quarter-final of the FIFA Club World Cup against Fluminense
(Image via X account of UEFA: Diogo Jota) How to go on without someone? How to do the same thing every day without someone? How to play football when a favorite teammate is not there? The thoughts crossing over Joao Cancelo and Ruben Neves' minds right now cannot be put to words. They lost their favorite teammate, closest comrade, and truest friend - Diogo Jota . On July 3, Jota, along with his brother, Andre Silva, died a horrific death when their Lamborghini veered off and burst into flames. Al Hilal's Diogo Jota was scheduled to play against Brazilian side Fluminense in the quarter-final of the FIFA Club World Cup on Friday, July 4, at 3:00 pm ET. Now, his team has to go on without their star footballer. Al Hilal Saudi Club pays tribute to their star footballer Diogo Jota through their official X account On July 3, the official X account of Al Hilal Saudi Club wrote on their X: 'Everyone at Al-Hilal is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. The club sends our heartfelt condolences to their family, friends, and everyone connected to their football clubs.' They shared a photo of Diogo Jota and Ruben Neves holding the trophy from the 2025 UEFA Nations League. An X user commented on it, 'The decision to participate in tomorrow's match is in your hands, Robben. We know that the board gave you and Cancelo the freedom to choose out of respect for the current situation following Jota's death. If you play the match, it is a sign of loyalty, and if you don't, we, as Al-Hilal fans, appreciate that. 🙏🏻💙 @rubendsneves_' 'We tried to work, but the atmosphere was different,' said Al Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi Al Hilal coach Simon Inzaghi shared with Rob Dawson of ESPN, 'We all know it's a sad day because of what happened to Diogo and Andre. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 새로 나온 '실손보험' 최적가 가입추천! "주요 보험사별 맞춤설계+가성비 굿"... 굿리치 [등록번호:제2006038313호] Undo These things should never happen. We are all aware of the tragedy. We have two Portuguese players - Ruben Neves and (Joao)Cancelo - who were friends with them. Today has been a very difficult day for all of us. We tried to work in the same way, but the atmosphere was different. It's a very, very sad tragedy. Al Hilal fullback Moteb Al Alharbi shared with A.K.S. Satish, Sports Editor at Gulf News, 'From the moment we woke up today, we were shocked by the news. They are teammates of his, and we all felt the sadness, but we were around them. I also believe they will be ready, although they've had this shocking news.' Al Hilal Saudi Club's winger Khalid Al Ghannam shared, 'They were not at their best emotionally, but I believe they will be focused for the game. ' 'Today, we all woke up in shock,' posted Joao Cancelo on his social media account Joao Cancelo posted on his social media, 'Today, we didn't just wake up without two players. Today, three children woke up without their father. Today, a mother and a father woke up without their two sons. Today, a wife woke up without her husband by her side. Today, we all woke up in shock.' With a heavy heart, teary eyes, and lost willpower, late Diogo Jota's favorite pals, Joao Cancelo and Ruben Neves, may take on the football field against Fluminense. Or they may not. Only time will tell. Also Read: 'But I'm the lucky one,' was Liverpool star Diogo Jota's last comment on his wife Rute Cardoso's Instagram wedding photoshoot For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Arab News
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Al-Hilal storm into Champions League last four
JEDDAH: Al-Hilal thrashed Gwangju FC 7-0 on Friday to ease into the semifinals of the AFC Champions League. An early goal from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic gave the Saudi Arabians the lead and they never looked back, much to the delight of their fans in Jeddah. They were three goals to the good by the break and the second half was even better. On this performance, the four-time champions, who had been in uncertain form in the Saudi Pro League of late, will take some stopping on their quest for a fifth continental crown. It took just six minutes for the home fans — who provided a fantastic tifo backdrop — to be celebrating. Salem Al-Dawsari swung over a corner and Milinkovic-Savic broke free at the near post to send a perfect header into the far corner. goals and a clean sheet, can't get better #ACLElite | #HILvGWA — AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) April 25, 2025 The South Koreans should have been level just three minutes later. Reis' pass sent Jasir Asani through on goal. The stadium sat back waiting for the tournament's top scorer to grab goal No. 10 but his shot was blocked by Yassine Bounou. It turned out to be a turning point in the game because just past the midway point of the first half Hilal extended their lead. Malcom had space down the right, found Marcos Leonardo on the edge of the six-yard box and his fellow Brazilian made no mistake with his first-time shot. Leonardo then turned provider. Still inside his own half, he found Al-Dawsari just inside Gwangju's. The international outpaced the defense, sprinted into the area and found the back of the net with a confident finish. That seemed to be that and the win was sealed 10 minutes after the break as Aleksandar Mitrovic got in on the act. Fellow Serbian Milinkovic-Savic swung over a cross from the right and there was the striker to attack the bouncing ball and lash it into the bottom corner. From then it was all about how many the Riyadh giants would score. The fifth came 11 minutes from time. Malcom swapped passes with Mitrovic at the edge of the area and then slipped the ball past the goalkeeper. There was time for two more from two substitutes. Nasser Al-Dawsari grabbed the sixth and Abdullah Al-Hamdan completed the rout. Al-Hilal can now sit back and prepare for Tuesday's semifinal against either domestic rivals Al-Ahli or Thailand's Buriram United.
See - Sada Elbalad
10-03-2025
- Sport
- See - Sada Elbalad
Neymar Faces New Injury
Rana Atef Brazil's international and Santos star Neymar missed his team's 2-1 defeat against Corinthians in the Paulista Championship semifinal. Fabrizio Romano confirmed on his official X that Neymar was sidelined due to an injury. Romano reported: "Neymar Jr. was not ready due to discomfort, so he was unavailable for Santos last night." Neymar responded to Romano's post, explaining: "Unfortunately, I've been feeling some pain over the past few weeks… I really wanted to help the team, so I underwent medical tests this morning, but I felt pain again." The player rejoined Santos during the winter transfer window, following his departure from Al Hilal Saudi Club. He plans to play for the club for six months before deciding on his future.
Al Arabiya
29-01-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Neymar bids farewell to Al Hilal amid return to boyhood club Santos
Brazilian superstar Neymar delivered a farewell speech to his Al Hilal teammates, saying he was proud to represent the Saudi club, but that it was time for him to return home. Neymar's final speech, shared by the club on X early hours on Wednesday, came a day after Al Hilal announced that the striker's contract with the club was being terminated by mutual consent. For more Saudi sports news, visit our dedicated page. 'I would like to thank you for the warm welcome and affection. For me, I am really happy to [have] represent[ed] the club with its colors,' he said. 'Unfortunately, things didn't turn out as I imagined. I couldn't help you with my way on the field-my favorite place where I do my best football.' A farewell to @Neymarjr.. Thank you for your time with us! 💙 #ThankYouNeymar — AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) January 28, 2025 Brazil's all-time leading scorer has agreed to return to Santos, the president of his boyhood club confirmed on Tuesday. 'I may be happy to return to my country, but I am so sad because I want to be with you,' Neymar said, without mentioning Santos. Neymar's time with Al Hilal was mostly spent on the sidelines due to an ACL injury he picked playing for Brazil in October 2023. He played only seven matches and scored once. He joined Al Hilal in the summer of 2023 coming from France's Paris St Germain (PSG) following in the footsteps of other global players such as Ronaldo and Karim Benzema who joined Al Nassr and Al Ittihad, respectively. Neymar's contract was initially until the summer of 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neymar Jr (@neymarjr)
Al Arabiya
28-01-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Neymar leaves Saudi club Al Hilal by mutual agreement
Brazilian superstar Neymar has parted ways with Al Hilal by mutual consent, the Saudi Pro League champions said in a post on Tuesday. For more Saudi sports news, visit our dedicated page. The 32-year-old sustained a knee injury in Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023 and has struggled to get back to his best. Al Hilal and Neymar Jr. have agreed to terminate the player's contract by mutual consent. Thank you and good luck,Neymar 💙 — AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) January 27, 2025 'Al Hilal Club Company and Neymar Jr. have agreed to terminate their contractual relationship by mutual consent' The Saudi club posted on X. Neymar has played only seven games for Al Hilal since moving from Paris St Germain for a reported fee of around 90 million euros ($98 million) in August 2023. Full club statement 🔹 — AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) January 27, 2025 Brazilian media have reported that Neymar, who has scored 79 goals for the national team, will return to his childhood club Santos after leaving in 2013 to join Barcelona. He moved to PSG from Barca for a world record fee of 222 million euros in August 2017. With Reuters
