Football Shorts - Episode 123 MAN U AND SAUDI CLUB AL HILAL

Manchester United players arrived in Riyadh for a testimonial game honoring Saudi football legend Sami Al-Jaber. The match, organized by Prince Abdullah, was set to take place at King Fahd Stadium, with over 62,000 fans expected. Despite criticism for the timing of their trip, United aimed to honor Al-Jaber and benefit from warm weather training. Major stars like Ronaldo and Rooney did not participate in the training. Al-Jaber, a celebrated player with over 160 games for Saudi Arabia, was retiring after a distinguished career.

Why did Manchester United travel to Riyadh?

• To participate in a testimonial game

• To sign a new player

• To open a new stadium

• To play a Premier League match

Who invited Manchester United to play in the testimonial match?

• The King of Saudi Arabia

• Saudi Prince Abdullah bin Mossad bin Abdullah Al-Ziz Al Saud

• The General Director of King Fahd Stadium

• Sami Al-Jaber

What was the expected attendance for the testimonial match?

• 50,000 fans

• 62,000 fans

• 75,000 fans

• 100,000 fans

What was one reason Manchester United's trip to the Middle East was criticized?

• They took a break between important matches

• They were accused of neglecting their fans

• They did not bring their major stars

• They missed a Premier League match

How many World Cup campaigns did Sami Al-Jaber participate in?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five