Al Hilal Bows Out of 2025-26 Saudi Super Cup Amid Heavy Schedule
Al Hilal announced their decision to skip the 2025-26 Saudi Super Cup due to a grueling schedule. Following a second-place finish in the Saudi Pro League, the club participated in the Club World Cup but faced scheduling issues, leading to a reduced annual leave for players.
Al Hilal has announced its decision to withdraw from the 2025-26 Saudi Super Cup, set to occur next month, citing an overwhelming schedule as their reason.
The Riyadh-based club concluded their recent Saudi Pro League season in second place, trailing behind champions Al-Ittihad. After being eliminated in the late stages of the King's Cup and AFC Champions League, they embarked on a challenging Club World Cup journey in the United States.
Their commitment to international competition, coupled with flight delays, has resulted in reduced annual leave for players, leaving Al Hilal to address the 'competitive imbalance' by opting out of the Super Cup. The Saudi federation is set to take action following these developments.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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