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Al-Hilal Captain Salem Al-Dawsari Ruled Out Of FIFA Club World Cup

By IANS News June 28, 2025 • 17:16 PM View: 492

FIFA Club World Cup: Al-Hilal captain Salem Al-Dawsari has been ruled out of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup due to a hamstring injury, the Saudi club announced on Saturday.

He scored the opening goal of Al-Hilal's 2-0 victory over Pahuca on Friday to seal the round of 16 spot in the 32-team competition. The four-time Asian champions finished second behind Real Madrid in Group H.

“Medical tests have confirmed that Salem Al-Dawsari has suffered from a hamstring injury. He will be undergoing a treatment and rehabilitation program that will last between four to six weeks,” Al-Hilal said in a statement on X.

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