Gallardo was announced as Al-Ittihad boss last November on an 18-month deal but he was unable to replicate the success predecessor Nuno Espirito Santo achieved at the Saudi Pro League team.

Once at the center of widespread fan discontent, Karim Benzema has completed one of the most dramatic turnarounds in Saudi football, emerging as the undisputed leader of Al Ittihad’s title-winning ...

Since leaving Liverpool in the summer of 2023, Fabinho has endured a topsy-turvy stint in Saudi Arabia for Al-Ittihad.

In May 2024, Al Ittihad fans were reflecting on a terrible season that saw two coaches – Nuno Espirito Santo and Marcelo Gallardo – sacked and the club finish fifth, 42 points behind runaway ...

The River coach discusses life at his boyhood outfit and the Millonarios’ ambitions ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

Pezzella was an express request by new River coach Marcelo Gallardo. Gallardo was rehired by River on Monday after his dismissal by Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad. He has replaced Martin Demichelis.

Reports claimed he fell out with former Al-Ittihad boss Nuno Espirito Santo, before he also had difficulties with Marcelo Gallardo, who similarly departed his role at the end of last season.