Al Hilal is the big surprise of this Club World Cup. Tomorrow will face Brazilian flu For a position in a semifinal that will be considered 'revelation equipment'. For the rest of the world, yes, but for the usual Saudi football the triumph against Manchester City in the round of 16, together with the draw against Real Madrid on the first day, they are not a coincidence.
Ayer We chatted with some of those responsible for the Saudi Pro League, which warned us what they told us, right here in brand, at the beginning of this 24-25 season: “Saudi football will not stop until one of the best in the world is. It will not stop, and this classification of Al Hilal ratifies and power. But, it is won or lost to Fluminense, the road map remains the same. ”
Indeed, The 'Vision 2030' Plan of the Saudi Government to enhance national sport will be extended, with a 2034 World Cup in between, in the coming years. Not only is government investment but that of national private companies and a policy that now pays off in this classification of Al Hilal.
But let's not get confused. The Hilal is still the Asian King of football (he has the record of four continental Champions, More than anyone) and is a very well structured club outside the grass (with the Spanish CEO Esteve Calzada) and on the pitch (now led by Italian coach Simone Inzaghi).
Do not ignore, however, That Al Hilal template has cost about 500 million euros, with signings such as those of, in its day, Neymar (90 million) or Brazilian Marcos Leonardo (40 kilos were paid last summer), which are out of the market.
The Hilal template, excluding the injured Mitrovic, will face Fluminense tomorrow with soccer players at the price of gold (Joao Cancelo, Rubén Neves, Malcom …) and also with a coach who has been reported as the technician with the highest salary In the world of football today: 26 kilos per season, in a contract of 52 million.
In the end, To Hilal, and Saudi football in general, face tomorrow's appointment as another step in history To dominate the world elite in the future. Will they get it? They don't have it easy, but they are taking steps to approach her.
