After a summer in which the Saudi Arabian League continued to attract big-name players, including Verratti’s former PSG team-mate Neymar who joined Al Hilal in Riyadh, the Italian is the second star to move to Qatar in less than a week.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/09/13/verratti-leaves-psg-for-al-arabi-in-qatar/

Al Hilal also sought to sign Lionel Messi, with the Argentine great ultimately deciding to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/saudi-arabias-al-hilal-sign-portugal-midfielder-neves-wolves-3583641?cid=cna_flip_070214

An attack by Cristiano against an Al Hilal player is not related to the duel due to sports custom.

Source: https://onlinenigeria.com/stories/324643-cristiano-ronaldo-faces-arrest-deportation-from-saudi-arabia-for-grabbing-genitals.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cristiano-ronaldo-faces-arrest-deportation-from-saudi-arabia-for-grabbing-genitals

At a nearby camp in the heavily quake-damaged town of Jindayris, Hilal Safarjali sells chocolate bars, biscuits and sweets from a makeshift stall to get by after he lost his home.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/03/quake-hit-syrians-brace-subdued-ramadan

He has since signed on with Dubai-based Shabab Al Ahli and now stands between Al Hilal and a place in the quarter-finals as the club from Saudi Arabia seeks to extend their dominance of the continental championship.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/familiar-face-awaits-al-hilal-return-asian-title-defence-3287851?cid=cna_flip_070214

Messi had been rumoured to be in talks with Saudi’s Al Hilal just weeks after the team’s rivals, Al Nassr FC, signed with superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

Source: https://dohanews.co/no-official-move-to-saudi-arabia-offered-to-messi-expert-says/

The coach of the club, Hilal Parray believes that they have in them to represent the country at the international level.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.in/naya-kashmir-jk-all-set-host-first-ever-national-football-camp-srinagar-details-860834

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who claimed he turned his back on European football as he had accomplished everything he set out to achieve, will be eager to overthrow Al Hilal this term to add another domestic title to his glittering resume.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/cristiano-ronaldo-jr-training-two-years-above-his-age-at-elite-sporting-talent-academy/

The group stage of the Asian Champions League begins on September 18. However, it isn’t yet known when Al Hilal will play in India since the final match schedule is awaited.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/brazilian-star-neymar-set-to-play-in-india-mumbai-asian-champions-league-8907186/

The midfielder was one of five academy hopefuls to join Howe's squad in Saudi Arabia, and made an appearance in the Diriyah Season Cup victory over Al Hilal.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/joe-white-newcastle-exeter-transfer-26537542

The Riyadh All-Star XI consists of Al Nassr and Al Hilal players.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/01/iraq-wins-arabian-gulf-cup-championship-defeating-oman-basra

The Senegalese joined from Chelsea this summer and has been a rock in the defence for Al Hilal.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/why-injury-to-neymar-has-sparked-ticket-reselling-for-clash-against-mumbai-city-fc-at-dy-patil-stadium-9014104/

The talismanic Fulham striker is the subject of a bid from Saudi Professional League club Al Hilal, and has made clear his intentions to leave.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/22653959/transfer-news-live-harry-kane-gvardiol-raphinha-barcelona-mahrez/