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Andrew Cesare Richardson

Al-Hilal finally got the manager they wanted … or did they?
The Saudi Arabian giants announced Simone Inzaghi as their new manager on Thursday in what was considered quite a coup, after the Italian led Inter Milan to two Champions League finals in three years.
However, eagle-eyed viewers spotted something a little off in the club’s announcement video, which left them wondering if he really had been their target all along.
At around 25 seconds into the short clip, commentary of “Inzaghi” scoring a goal is played in the background.
Yet it was not from Simone’s playing days, but rather his brother Filippo’s second goal during AC Milan’s 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the 2007 Champions League final, in which he scored both.

The Italian genius is here ✅ 🧠
Welcome, 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐢 ✍️pic.twitter.com/8BZAz4tIMr
— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) June 4, 2025

And it wasn’t just the club who got confused as Filippo’s Instagram account was flooded with messages from Al-Hilal fans erroneously welcoming him to the club.
The two brothers were both centre-forwards, though Filippo enjoyed slightly more success.
He won the Champions League twice with Milan as well as the World Cup with Italy in 2006.
Simone, meanwhile, spent most of his career with Lazio, where he won a league title.
It’s a different story in their managerial careers, however, with Simone considered one of the best around. He won an Italian Cup with Lazio before showing impressive tactical fluidity to win six domestic honours in four seasons with Inter.
Filippo, though, has developed a reputation for getting teams promoted before struggling in the top flight. Last season, he led Pisa back to Serie A for the first time in 34 years.


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Simone Inzaghi left his role as manager of Inter Milan to take over the Saudi giants after defeat in the Champions League final


Simone Inzaghi left his role as manager of Inter Milan to take over the Saudi giants after defeat in the Champions League final.


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Al-Hilal’s gaffer presentation gaffe: did they hire the wrong Inzaghi?

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Simone Inzaghi left his role as manager of Inter Milan to take over the Saudi giants after defeat in the Champions League final