Al-Hilal Riyadh managed to hold Flamengo in the Club World Cup semifinal, only to lose in the end. Yet, the performance has gained Asian and Middle Eastern football some important points on the world stage.
AFC Champions League: Al-Hilal’s Moment of Truth
Despite a bad record in AFC Champions League finals, Al-Hilal are all-in to win this years edition. On Sunday they face both opponent Urawa Red Diamonds and also the immense pressure from their own supporters and media.
AFC Champions League: Al-Hilal to play Urawa, after an Epic clash with Al-Sadd
The AFC Champions League semifinal between Al-Hilal and Al-Sadd seemed to be done and dusted after the first leg, but it was all but over. The Qatari’s and Saudi’s produced a memorable match, while also providing some optimism on the political front.