In front of a vociferous home crowd at the King Fahd Stadium, Al Hilal produced a statement performance that may end up punctuating a Saudi Pro League title triumph this season.
The Saudi Pro League leaders have extended their lead over Al-Nassr
In front of a vociferous home crowd at the King Fahd Stadium, Al Hilal produced a statement performance that may end up punctuating a Saudi Pro League title triumph this season, beating local rival Al-Nassr 3-0 in what had been a hotly anticipated Riyadh derby.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s towering header set Al Hilal on its way in the second half before a late brace from Aleksandar Mitrovic secured victory by a flattering scoreline.
The result means the Saudi Pro League leaders have extended their lead over Al-Nassr at the top of the table to an intimidating seven points.
More than one million Muslim pilgrims began the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca on Wednesday, with Saudi authorities stepping up safety measures after last year’s tragedy, when over 1,300 people died due to extreme heat.
Here is a look at the hajj, one of the largest mass gatherings in the world, which starts in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
More than a million Muslims have converged on Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, with Saudi authorities promising a safer experience this year through enhanced heat-mitigation strategies and stricter control of unauthorized pilgrims.
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