Dhaka, May 4 -- Al Hilal sacked their Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus on Saturday days after the Saudi giants were beaten in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League.

The Riyadh-based side, who will play at the newly expanded Club World Cup in June-July in the United States, lost 3-1 to fellow Saudi club Al Ahli on Tuesday.

Defending champions Al Hilal are second as the Saudi Pro League approaches its conclusion, six points behind leaders Al Ittihad.

Mohammed Al-Shalhoub will take charge following Jesus's exit."The Board of Directors of Al-Hilal Club Company has agreed with the Portuguese head coach of the first team Jorge Jesus to terminate the contractual relationship between them," the club said in a statement on social media.

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