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- Outlets in Argentina, Brazil, Nigeria and other international networks celebrate third consecutive trophy for the reigning Asian champions
The world鈥檚 media has hailed Al-Hilal鈥檚 record-extending 18th Saudi Pro League title after Ramon Diaz鈥檚 team defeated Al-Faisaly 2-1 at King Fahd International Stadium on Monday night.
The victory secured a third consecutive domestic title for the reigning Asian champions, finishing two points clear of long-time league leaders Al-Ittihad.
Argentina鈥檚 El Grafico highlighted the achievement of compatriot Diaz and several other South American players in Al-Hilal鈥檚 ranks, including Matheus Pereira (Brazil), Gustavo Cuellar (Colombia) and Andre Carrillo (Peru). Also, ESPN鈥檚 Spanish-language Twitter account posted a photo of the champions with the caption 鈥淚t鈥檚 Ramon鈥檚 team.鈥�
Nigerian outlet Sports Brief meanwhile celebrated the role of forward Odion Ighalo who鈥檚 double confirmed the title on Monday, and who also bagged the SPL鈥檚 Golden Boot for top scorer with 24 goals this season.
Brazilian network TNT congratulated former Flamengo forward Michael Delgado for his contribution to the championship win, while online website Soccernet ran with the headline 鈥淓x-Manchester United star Ighalo leads Al-Hilal to league triumph.鈥�