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Al Hilal Stuns Manchester City In Historic Win Making International Headlines!
In a match for the history books, Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Club World Cup history!
Al Hilal pulled off a jaw-dropping 4–3 victory over English giants Manchester City!!!
Victory tastes even better in the dressing room 😃💙 pic.twitter.com/X2eDg20Gzr
— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) July 1, 2025
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Saudi Mandates Including Salt, Caffeine, And Calorie Burn Info On All Restaurant MenusIn a night that will go down in football history, Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal stunned Premier League champions Manchester City with a dramatic 4–3 extra-time victory in the Club World Cup, held in Orlando on Monday. The win has sent shockwaves through the football world and sparked an outpouring of pride both locally and internationally.
City started strong with an early goal from Bernardo Silva, but Al Hilal refused to back down…
Proud of our TEAM 🤩💙 pic.twitter.com/sIhATPhdki
— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) July 1, 2025
Quick goals from Marcos Leonardo and Malcom turned the game on its head before Erling Haaland brought City level again. The match continued at a furious pace, with Kalidou Koulibaly and Phil Foden trading goals in extra time. But it was Leonardo who had the final say—clinching the winner in the 112th minute and writing his name into Hilal folklore.
Led by coach Simone Inzaghi, Al Hilal showed incredible discipline, resilience, and tactical intelligence. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made crucial saves throughout the match, while players like Joao Cancelo, Ruben Neves, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic played key roles in delivering one of the club’s most unforgettable performances.
Local and global reactions have been electric, with Saudi fans celebrating the moment as a powerful statement of how far the nation’s football has com
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Major sports outlets across Europe dubbed it a “historic upset,” praising Hilal’s grit and composure under pressure. The Riyadh-based club now moves on to the quarter-finals, where they’ll face Brazilian side Fluminense.
But win or lose, this match has already secured its place in the hearts of fans—and in the history of Saudi sport.
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