Saudi 'Clasico' drama shows promise but Pro League still work in progress

Al-Hilal's 4-3 win over Al-Ittihad proved the big-money strategy is working, though doubts remain over attendances and depth Despite all the PR and marketing consultants hired by Saudi Arabia, the Saudi "Clasico", which featured Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal, was not, for some reason, rebranded 'Al Clasico'. Nevertheless, the 1 September clash was quite the way to sign off for the international break. Al-Ittihad, hosts, champions and the so-called people's club from the Red Sea port of Jeddah, faced R...