Neymar Jr Quits PSG To Sign For Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal: Brazil striker Neymar Jr has joined Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. Neymar, 31, scored 118 goals in 173 matches for PSG in six injury-plagued seasons. He won five Ligue 1 titles and three French Cups, but was on the losing side as PSG were beaten by Bayern Munich in the 2020 Champions League final.
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PSG signed Neymar from Barcelona in 2017 for a world record sum of 222 million euros ($242 million), only weeks before signing Kylian Mbappe. The Brazilian scored 118 goals in 173 matches for PSG, winning five Ligue 1 titles and three French Cups, but his time at PSG was blighted by a catalogue of injuries. Although he helped the club to the 2020 Champions League final, which they lost 1-0 to Bayern Munich, he was sidelined for key games. Al-Hilal launched a 300 million euro bid for Mbappe last month, but the attacker reportedly refused to meet with team officials.
About the Al Hilal
Al Hilal Saudi Club, simply known as Al Hilal, is a professional multi-sports club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their football team competes in the Saudi Professional League. They are the most decorated club in Asia winning 66 official trophies. They also have the most continental trophies in Asia and a record 18 Professional League titles.
- On October 16, 1957, a group of young men came together to form Al Hilal, a football club that would represent the city of Riyadh. The club’s first president was Mohammed Al-Helwa, and the first captain was Mohammed Al-Amri.
- Al Hilal quickly became one of the most successful clubs in Saudi Arabia, winning their first league title in 1964. Since then, they have won the league 18 times, the King Cup 10 times, the Crown Prince Cup 13 times, and the AFC Champions League four times.
- Al Hilal have also been successful in international competitions, reaching the final of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2019. They are the only Saudi Arabian club to have reached the final of the competition.
- Al Hilal’s home stadium is the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh. The stadium has a seating capacity of 70,000 people.
- Al Hilal’s current manager is Ramón Díaz, a former Argentine international player. The club’s current captain is Mohammed Al-Buraik.
- Al Hilal are one of the most popular clubs in Saudi Arabia, and they have a large fan base around the world. They are considered to be one of the best clubs in Asia, and they are always contenders for major trophies.
