Many international newspapers reported on Brazilian star Neymar da Silva’s first appearance for Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal in a league match in Riyadh.
The match marked the Brazilian star’s first appearance for Al-Hilal since joining Al-Zaim from Paris Saint-Germain for two years in the summer of 2023.
Al Hilal were able to secure a big win over Riyadh 6-1, with Al Dasri scoring two goals and Mitrovic, Malcolm, Nasser Al Dossari and Yasser Al Shahrani scoring a goal each.
With this result, Al Hilal gained 16 points to top the Saudi Roshan League table, one point ahead of second-placed Al Ittihad in the league.
International newspapers surprised Neymar da Silva after his first appearance for Al-Hilal
Brazilian magazine PLACAR reported: “Neymar plays for Al-Hilal for the first time and scores four goals in 30 minutes.”
Spanish newspaper Marca reported that Al Hilal beat Al Riyadh 6-1 with their Brazilian star in attendance.
The Daily Mail recently confirmed that Neymar made his first appearance alongside Al-Hilal, coming on as a substitute in the 63rd minute.
Fut Mercato reported: “In Neymar’s first appearance… Al Hilal hit Riyadh with a six-pointer.”
ESPN also reported: Neymar makes his first appearance with Al-Hilal, making an assist and Malcolm scoring as Al-Hilal regain the lead in the league.
The Brazilian channel sportv emphasized: “I lived to see Neymar replace Michel.”
Meanwhile, Argentina’s Ole network reported: “Neymar participated for the first time for Al-Hilal and had a direct influence on 4 goals.”