The loss means a second consecutive World Cup without a gold medal for the Americans, and emphasizes the broadening international scope of the sport. Al Ahli, who returned to the Pro League following a season in the second division, also accomplished a string of signings together with Gabri Veiga, Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Edouard Mendy, Alain Saint-Maximin and Merih Demiral. This window’s greatest switch transfer came from essentially the most successful membership in Saudi Arabia, Al Hilal, who spent £86.3m to herald Brazil ahead Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain.
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