Albania hosts MWL chief for Eid sermon at largest mosque in the Balkans    Saudi Arabia launches pavilion at Bologna International Book Fair 2025    Rare Kaaba interior coverings showcased at Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah    Haramain High-Speed Railway transports over 1.2 million passengers during Ramadan    Marine Le Pen sentenced to prison, barred from office over EU funds embezzlement    UK returns over 24,000 migrants as Starmer scraps Rwanda deportation plan    Missing US soldiers' armored vehicle recovered from Lithuanian swamp    Myanmar declares seven days of national mourning after devastating earthquake    Saudi Transport Authority says passengers can ride for free if taxi meters are off    Ministry of Education forms 425 community partnerships with SR653 million impact    Defense, interior, and national guard ministers extend Eid greetings, praise efforts of military and security personnel    Mexico bans junk food in schools to fight childhood obesity epidemic    Elon Musk's xAI acquires X in all-stock deal    Sweet sales surge ahead of Eid as Saudi chocolate imports top 123 million kg in 2024    Saudi creatives shine at Jeddah's Fawanees Nights with art, fashion, and storytelling    100 Thieves claim Marvel Rivals Invitational NA crown as 2025 scene heats up    T1 CEO confirms Gumayusi's return for LCK Spring after lineup shakeup    Bollywood actress vindicated over boyfriend's death after media hounding    Saudi Arabia hold Japan to goalless draw in Saitama to stay in World Cup hunt    NewJeans announces hiatus after setback in court battle    George Foreman, heavyweight champion and cultural icon, dies at 76    Grand Mufti rules against posting prayers and preaching in mosques on social media    King Salman prays for peace and stability for Palestinians in Ramadan message King reaffirms Saudi Arabia's commitment to serving the Two Holy Mosques and pilgrims    Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan 'out of danger' after attack at home in Mumbai    Exotic Taif Roses Simulation Performed at Taif Rose Festival    Asian shares mixed Tuesday    Weather Forecast for Tuesday    Saudi Tourism Authority Participates in Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai    Minister of Industry Announces 50 Investment Opportunities Worth over SAR 96 Billion in Machinery, Equipment Sector    HRH Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Crown Prince of Kuwait on Death of Sheikh Fawaz Salman Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Malek Al-Sabah    HRH Crown Prince Congratulates Santiago Peña on Winning Presidential Election in Paraguay    SDAIA Launches 1st Phase of 'Elevate Program' to Train 1,000 Women on Data, AI    41 Saudi Citizens and 171 Others from Brotherly and Friendly Countries Arrive in Saudi Arabia from Sudan    Saudi Arabia Hosts 1st Meeting of Arab Authorities Controlling Medicines    General Directorate of Narcotics Control Foils Attempt to Smuggle over 5 Million Amphetamine Pills    NAVI Javelins Crowned as Champions of Women's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Competitions    Saudi Karate Team Wins Four Medals in World Youth League Championship    Third Edition of FIFA Forward Program Kicks off in Riyadh    Evacuated from Sudan, 187 Nationals from Several Countries Arrive in Jeddah    SPA Documents Thajjud Prayer at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah    SFDA Recommends to Test Blood Sugar at Home Two or Three Hours after Meals    SFDA Offers Various Recommendations for Safe Food Frying    SFDA Provides Five Tips for Using Home Blood Pressure Monitor    SFDA: Instant Soup Contains Large Amounts of Salt    Mawani: New shipping service to connect Jubail Commercial Port to 11 global ports    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Delivers Speech to Pilgrims, Citizens, Residents and Muslims around the World    Sheikh Al-Issa in Arafah's Sermon: Allaah Blessed You by Making It Easy for You to Carry out This Obligation. Thus, Ensure Following the Guidance of Your Prophet    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques addresses citizens and all Muslims on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Al-Hilal kicks off AFC Champions League campaign against Navbahor amid Neymar's fitness concerns
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 17 - 09 - 2023

RIYADH — Saudi club Al-Hilal aims to start their Asian campaign on a positive note when they face Uzbekistan's Navbahor as part of the first round of the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League.
The match is set to take place on Monday at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh.
Al-Hilal's coach, Jorge Jesus, stated that there is still uncertainty regarding Neymar's participation in the AFC Champions League match against Navbahor, given that the Brazilian striker is currently experiencing some muscle discomfort.
Jesus informed the press during a conference on Sunday "Everyone knows that Neymar is highly skilled among all the world's players and capable of delivering more. However, he is currently feeling some muscle pain, and his participation will be determined after Sunday's training."
Jesus added: "I will decide on the five foreign players participating in the match. We approach each game according to the opponent."
He continued: "I encourage the fans to deliver a fantastic performance as they have in recent matches in the Saudi league. I know that Al-Hilal has reached the finals in recent years and clinched the championship."
In the second match within the same group, Mumbai City FC of India will also play against FC Nassaji Mazandaran of Iran at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune.
Al-Hilal aims to secure their third championship title in recent years, especially after losing to Urawa Red Diamonds in the previous edition's final.
Following that defeat, Al-Hilal underwent significant changes, signing several new players, including Neymar and Serbian striker Mitrović.
On the other hand, Navbahor returns to the group stage of the continental tournament after a 13-year absence. They aspire to make a positive impression in the group and attempt to advance to the knockout rounds.
The second round of group stage matches will take place on Oct.r 3, with Navbahor facing Mumbai City in Namangan and Nassaji Mazandaran playing against Al-Hilal in Tehran.
The top team in each group qualifies for the Round of 16 in the Western region, along with the three best second-placed teams from the five groups.


Clic here to read the story from its source.