Mohammed Al-Da'ayee congratulates Al-Nassr on winning the Roshan League and calls for Inzaghi's departure
Mohammed Al-Da'ayee congratulates Al-Nassr on winning the Roshan League title and calls for Inzaghi's departure from Al-Hilal
In remarks that sparked widespread reaction in the sports community, former Saudi national team and Al-Hilal goalkeeper, the legendary Mohammed Al-Deayea, congratulated Al-Nassr fans on their team's victory in the Saudi Professional League ("Roshan League") for the 2025-2026 season. This well-deserved title came after Al-Nassr's resounding 4-1 victory over Damac FC in the decisive match held at Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, as part of the final round of the competition. The match was played before a large crowd, and a vibrant celebratory atmosphere accompanied the trophy presentation ceremony.
Al-Da'ayee praises Al-Nasr's journey towards the title
In a notable televised statement, Al-Da'ayee affirmed that "Al-Nassr deserved to win the title because they worked hard throughout the season, despite the competition being anything but easy." The legendary Saudi goalkeeper added, "Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, and Al-Ahli all gave their all this season, especially Al-Nassr, who succeeded in winning the title that had eluded them for seven years thanks to the tactical acumen of coach Jesus." This praise comes amidst the significant development witnessed in the Saudi Professional League, which has become a focus of global attention by attracting top stars, thus intensifying the competition among Saudi Arabia's leading clubs to win the most prestigious domestic championship.
Evaluating Al-Hilal's season and calling for Inzaghi's dismissal
On the other hand, Mohammed Al-Deayea addressed the evaluation of his former team, Al-Hilal, during their season, affirming that "The Boss" had a generally successful season after their outstanding and honorable participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, in addition to winning the King's Cup. Al-Deayea explained that Al-Hilal's inability to win the domestic league title and the AFC Champions League was primarily due to the players' fatigue resulting from the pressure of numerous matches and competitions throughout the season.
Al-Da’ayeh didn’t stop there; he sent a decisive and direct message to the Al-Hilal club management, demanding they dismiss coach Inzaghi. Al-Da’ayeh justified this technical demand by stating that the coach hadn’t brought any new technical or tactical improvements to the team, pointing out that Al-Hilal had drawn nine matches, squandering many easy points that could have changed the course of the league championship in the Blue team’s favor.
Historical context and the importance of the statements
Mohammed Al-Deayea's statements carry significant weight given his historical stature; he is considered the "Goalkeeper of the Century" in Asia and one of the most prominent players to have worn the jerseys of both the Saudi national team and Al-Hilal club. His opinions are always closely followed by fans and pundits alike. These statements highlight the intensity of the historic rivalry in the Riyadh derby between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal, which is considered one of the fiercest derbies in the Middle East and the Arab world.
Al-Nassr's crowning as champions of the Roshan League carries significant strategic implications, bolstering the club's standing both domestically and continentally, and securing a guaranteed spot in upcoming Asian competitions, thus increasing its market value and fan base. Conversely, this result places additional pressure on Al-Hilal's management to reassess its coaching strategy and seek new coaching options that meet the expectations of Al-Hilal's fans, who are accustomed to winning every title every season.
