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Neymar Causes Stir In First Start For Saudi Giants

Neymar Causes Stir In First Start For Saudi Giants

Ex-Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar caused a stir in his first start for Saudi giants Al Hilal in their AFC Champions League match against a side from Uzbekistan.

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The Saudi side drew 1-1 with Uzbeki-based outfit Navbahor Namangan after a stoppage-time equaliser saw the Brazilian's new club come away with a point.

Neymar started the match on the left side of Al Hilal's attack, but was unable to convert the chances he had in what was a disappointing performance from the side coached by Jorge Jesus.

The Selecao talisman, 31, made headlines for the wrong reasons in his first start for his new club, though, after he was involved in a controversial off-the-ball incident in the 60th minute.

Frustrated with an opponent who was standing over the ball, Neymar pushed him to the ground in anger before kicking the ball directly into him as he fell.

Watch the incident

Al Hilal will be back in Saudi Pro League action on Thursday evening against Damac FC, with Neymar likely to make his first league start for the club in that tie. 

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