Neymar Set for India Debut After Mumbai Drawn With His Saudi Club in Asian Champions League

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:02pm on 24 Aug 2023,Thursday Sports

Brazilian superstar Neymar could play his first match in India after his Saudi club Al Hilal was drawn into the same Asian Champions League group as Indian side Mumbai City FC. Neymar's big-money move to Al Hilal means he may feature in the tournament's group stage starting September 18. Mumbai City will host matches at Pune's Balewadi Sports Complex, raising the prospect of Neymar gracing Indian soil. Mumbai's coach is eager to face "the best in the world" though it won't be easy. The final schedule is awaited but Neymar's presence adds excitement as top Indian club Mumbai City faces a tough Champions League group including the Brazilian's new Saudi team.

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