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When Silence Speaks Louder: Inzaghi's Health Hiccup as Hilal Clinches 3-0

8 January 2026

When Silence Speaks Louder: Inzaghi's Health Hiccup as Hilal Clinches 3-0
Inzaghi sidelined by throat issue after Al Hilal's win over Al Khaleej.

Match Day Update

Italian coach Simone Inzaghi of Al Hilal suffered a sudden health issue before the press conference after the clash with Al Khaleej on Thursday.

Hilal beat Al Khaleej 3-0 in Round 14 of the Roshen Saudi League.

According to the sports daily Al-Riyadia, Inzaghi missed the conference due to a throat issue, and his assistant Faris stood in.

Goals came from Sergej Savic, Ruben Neves and Darwin Nunez at 29, 56 and 90 minutes respectively.

Hilal extended its lead at the top of the Roshen Saudi League table with 35 points, unbeaten, while Al Khaleel sat 11th with 13 points.

Punchline: silent but victorious.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Inzaghi before the press conference?

He suffered a sudden health issue affecting his throat and did not attend the press conference.

What was the match result?

Al Hilal won 3-0 against Al Khaleej in Round 14 of the Roshen Saudi League.

Who stood in for Inzaghi at the conference?

His assistant Faris attended in his place.

Who scored the goals for Al Hilal?

Sergej Savic, Ruben Neves, and Darwin Nunez scored at 29, 56, and 90 minutes.