Cristiano Ronaldo even refused to play for Al-Nassr because he was dissatisfied with the lack of investment for the remainder of the season.One of the points raised by the birthday boy was the alleged...
Cristiano Ronaldo even refused to play for Al-Nassr because he was dissatisfied with the lack of investment for the remainder of the season.
One of the points raised by the birthday boy was the alleged difference in treatment by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF), which manages the country’s top clubs, in favor of Al-Hilal.
The leader of the Saudi league had already secured the signing of 18-year-old striker Kader Meïté, who cost 30 million euros.
They also signed Benzema, who ended up clashing with Al-Ittihad.
Benzema made his debut for Simone Inzaghi’s team this Wednesday (5th).
He scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in the 6-0 away win over Al Okhdood.
The first goal was a backheel.
The second was also with just a single touch.
The same goes for his third goal and Al-Hilal’s third in the match.
Malcom—with an assist from Benzema—and Salem Al Dawsari (twice) completed the scoring.
Watch the highlights below:
Al-Hilal reached 50 points. Al-Ahli also won this Wednesday and reached 47.
Meanwhile, Robozão’s Al-Nassr has 46 and will host Al-Ittihad, currently in sixth place, this Thursday (6th).
CR7 is seeking his first major title since arriving in the country.
He has only celebrated the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023.
Al-Nassr hasn’t won the league since 2018/2019. Since then, Al-Hilal has won four trophies and Al-Ittihad two.
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