Al Hilal Stuns Inter Miami 4-3 in Epic Riyadh Season Cup Opener
Malcolm's Late Header Seals Historic Victory
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al Hilal FC secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Inter Miami CF in the opening match of the Riyadh Season Cup on Monday, January 29th at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The match featured a star-studded clash as Inter Miami's Lionel Messi made his highly anticipated debut in the friendly. Al Hilal, however, proved to be a formidable opponent and ultimately walked away with the win.
Al Hilal took an early lead with goals from Aleksandar Mitrovic and Abdullah Al-Hamddan, but Inter Miami fought back through Michael Delgado and Lionel Messi. A stunning long-range strike by Luis Suárez put Inter Miami ahead, but Malcom's dramatic late header in the 88th minute sealed the victory for Al Hilal.
The win marks a historic moment for Al Hilal as they defeated a team featuring one of the greatest footballers of all time. For Inter Miami, it was a tough loss but a valuable learning experience as they prepare for the upcoming MLS season.
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