Neymar Says Saudi Arabia Can Host Exceptional FIFA World Cup in 2034

Neymar toured the Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2034 Bid Exhibition, held in Riyadh. Photo: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation
Neymar toured the Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2034 Bid Exhibition, held in Riyadh. Photo: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation
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Neymar Says Saudi Arabia Can Host Exceptional FIFA World Cup in 2034

Neymar toured the Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2034 Bid Exhibition, held in Riyadh. Photo: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation
Neymar toured the Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2034 Bid Exhibition, held in Riyadh. Photo: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation

Brazilian star of Al-Hilal FC Neymar Jr. expressed his admiration for Saudi Arabia's bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034, emphasizing that the Kingdom has the necessary infrastructure and capabilities to organize an exceptional World Cup.
His remarks came during his tour of the Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2034 Bid Exhibition, held in Riyadh.
"I think the bid is one of the best projects I have ever seen in my life. It has all the potential to be the best World Cup ever," Neymar said.
He highlighted that the Kingdom’s bid for the global event has been meticulously planned to ensure the best experience for both players and fans alike.
"Everything in this bid is designed to serve football. They are thinking about the players so that there are no long flights and travel times during the World Cup. This ensures easy movement between stadiums and hotels, giving players ample time to recover between matches and perform at their best,” Neymar said.
He also expressed his admiration for the Kingdom from the moment he arrived, noting the respect and enthusiasm in Saudi society for hosting top global stars in the ROSHN Saudi League.
The Brazilian star shared his deep appreciation for the warm welcome and is optimistic that many more international players will have the opportunity to enjoy a similar experience in the future.



Al-Ittihad Seal 10th Saudi Pro League Title

Al-Ittihad fans celebrate. Photo: Adnan Mahdaly
Al-Ittihad fans celebrate. Photo: Adnan Mahdaly
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Al-Ittihad Seal 10th Saudi Pro League Title

Al-Ittihad fans celebrate. Photo: Adnan Mahdaly
Al-Ittihad fans celebrate. Photo: Adnan Mahdaly

Al-Ittihad, captained by Karim Benzema, clinched the Saudi Pro League title with two matches to spare as they came from a goal down to beat Al-Raed 3-1 on Thursday.

The win at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Buraydah moved Al-Ittihad to 77 points from 32 matches, nine points ahead of second-placed Al-Hilal.

A victory was all Al-Ittihad, coached by Laurent Blanc, needed to earn their 10th league title, and the first since 2023, but the already-relegated Al-Raed drew first blood as Omar Gonzalez gave the bottom team the lead from close range after nine minutes.

Al-Ittihad, however, fought back with Steven Bergwijn equalizing 12 minutes later. A Danilo Pereira header gave them the lead shortly before halftime.

Two minutes into the second half, Abdulrahman Al-Oboud put the game out of Al-Raed’s reach.

The Jeddah-based club still have a chance to win another trophy this season as they take on Al-Qadsiah in the King’s Cup final on May 30.