Riyadh-based Al Hilal and the Saudi Pro League (SPL) have made headlines over the past few years mostly for getting superstar signings like Neymar or attempts to lure names like Salah and Osimhen. But this time,

Riyadh-based club Al Hilal and the Saudi Pro League (SPL) have made a habit of making international headlines in recent years, but almost exclusively it’s been for off-field matters involving money and player transfers.

Many international media declared on Tuesday that Al Hilal had “shocked the world” with their incredible FIFA Club World Cup victory against Manchester City in the United States. However,