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Neymar Set for India Debut Al-Hilal Face Mumbai City in AFC
Football fans in India have something incredible to look forward to as the famous Brazilian player Neymar gets ready to have his debut match in the country. His new team, Al-Hilal, will be facing Mumbai City FC from the Indian Super League (ISL) in the group stage of the AFC Champions League 2023/24. This is a big deal for Indian football supporters, and the match will be played at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune.
Al-Hilal, a club that has won the AFC Champions League four times, has made its team stronger this year by adding some very talented players. One of the most well-known is Neymar, who came from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for a staggering €90 million. Al-Hilal also signed other great players like Nemanja Matic from Serbia, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Napoli, Ruben Neves from Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Aleksandar Mitrovic from Fulham. All of these players are expected to play alongside Neymar in India for this important match.
Mumbai City FC | AFC Champions League
On the other side, Mumbai City FC will be competing in the AFC Champions League for the second time in a row. They earned their spot by winning the ISL Shield this year. Last year, they made history by becoming the first Indian club to win a match in the AFC Champions League. This time, they are hoping to do even better and challenge teams like Al-Hilal in Group D. This group also includes FC Nassaji Mazandaran from Iran and Navbahor from Uzbekistan.
AFC Champions League | Group Stage | Schedule
The draw for the 2023-24 AFC Champions League happened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. There are 40 clubs divided into 10 groups, with four teams in each group. These groups are split into West Zone (groups A to E) and East Zone (groups F to J). The top teams from each group, along with the three best second-placed teams from each zone, will move forward to the knockout stage starting in February next year.
The group stage matches of the AFC Champions League 2023-24 will start on September 18. Each team will play two matches against the other three teams in their group to secure a spot in the knockouts. The final championship match, where the best team from each side of the continent competes, will take place over two legs on May 11 and 18.
Neymar Visit to India
This is a special chance for Indian football fans to watch Neymar play live. He is considered one of the world’s greatest players and the finest Brazilian player of his time. Neymar has scored over 100 goals for three different clubs, a remarkable achievement. He has won many awards and honors both at the club and international levels, including the FIFA Confederations Cup, Copa América, Olympic gold medal, and titles in various leagues like La Liga, Ligue 1, Copa del Rey, and UEFA Champions League.
Al-Hilal vs Mumbai City FC
Neymar visit to India is sure to create a lot of excitement among fans and the media. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for Mumbai City FC players to test their skills against some of the best talents in global football and showcase their abilities on a bigger platform. The match between Al-Hilal and Mumbai City FC is highly anticipated and marks a historic moment for Indian football.
