Renan Lodi Responds to Criticism of Saudi League After Al-Hilal Victory
Brazilian Renan Lodi, the star of Saudi club Al-Hilal, made a controversial statement after the victory over Manchester City 4-3 in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup,
the Brazilian star said in his remarks: "They underestimated us when we came to Saudi Arabia and considered us to be coming for the money... Yes, we take the money, but we also defeat you!"
It seems that Lodi directed his comments towards the media, especially the English media, which has criticized the Saudi league's policy of attracting global football stars with large sums of money on several occasions.
Al-Hilal's historic victory is a strong message to all skeptics about the strength of the Saudi league and the development of its clubs, amid the increasing number of global stars joining it.
the Brazilian star said in his remarks: "They underestimated us when we came to Saudi Arabia and considered us to be coming for the money... Yes, we take the money, but we also defeat you!"
It seems that Lodi directed his comments towards the media, especially the English media, which has criticized the Saudi league's policy of attracting global football stars with large sums of money on several occasions.
Al-Hilal's historic victory is a strong message to all skeptics about the strength of the Saudi league and the development of its clubs, amid the increasing number of global stars joining it.
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