The Arabic version of “Goal” reported today, Monday, April 28, 2025, the most important updates within the Al-Ahli fortress, less than 24 hours before the awaited clasico.
Widespread controversy erupted following the announcement of the clasico referee’s name, as Al-Hilal supporters expressed doubts about the decisions of the Asian Football Confederation, adding more excitement to the atmosphere of the upcoming match.
Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus emphasized that Al-Hilal is on par with Al-Ahli, while Al-Ahli’s coach, Matias Jaissle, responded by saying that his team possesses the “collective excellence” that makes the difference.
Al-Ahli fans received reassuring news regarding the injury of one of the team’s stars against Buriram, after it was confirmed that he is fully ready for the decisive match on Tuesday.
In a surprise for the fans, Khaled Al-Eissa shocked everyone with a special announcement that ignites the rivalry between Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal early before the anticipated kickoff in Jeddah.
Ivorian Frank KessiƩ stirred controversy with his strange statement about the key to victory in the Al-Hilal clasico, recalling lessons from previous encounters between the two giants.
On the other hand, the wife of Brazilian star Roberto Firmino sent him an emotional message of support, affirming that “luck favors those who know your heart,” amidst widespread fan support for the Al-Ahli star.
As for Riyad Mahrez, he continued to shine, entering a fierce competition with one of the Al-Ittihad players for a prestigious local award before the upcoming summit.
Al-Ahli fans have not calmed down after the Asian qualification, as they demanded Saudi Abdul Hamid’s agent via social media to bring him back from Europe to the Castle of Cups to bolster the ranks in the future.
In another matter, fans interacted with Khaled Al-Eissa’s statements regarding the documentation of championships, affirming that “history alone will justify me,” despite his absence from the gathering of club presidents.
An embarrassing message was directed to the officials of Al-Ahli and Al-Nasr regarding the results of the documentation project, as Al-Hilal remained reserved and has not announced its official championships after resolving the contentious file.
Al-Nasr announced that it owns 19 league titles, while Al-Ahli confirmed that it has 51 local championships, amid ongoing controversy regarding the documentation of the history of Saudi football.
