Al-Ettifaq

Liverpool legend faces crucial career decision after Saudi exit

Steven Gerrard’s Saudi Arabian Gamble and the Uncertain Road Ahead Steven Gerrard’s arrival at Al Ettifaq in July 2023 was meant to be the beginning of something transformative. Draped in Saudi national colours and speaking in Arabic at his unveiling, he presented himself as a man embracing a bold new frontier. The former Liverpool captain...

Gerrard’s Resilience Tested as Al-Ettifaq Struggles Amid Growing Criticism

Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq Struggles Amid Growing Pressure and Calls for Resilience When Steven Gerrard signed a £15.2m-a-year contract with Al-Ettifaq, he arrived with a sense of purpose, aiming to build a strong team in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving football landscape. The former Liverpool and England legend quickly became a recognisable figure in the Saudi Pro League,...

Gerrard urges Salah to stay at Liverpool: “He wants to be remembered as the best”

Steven Gerrard's Plea to Mohamed Salah: Stay and Break More Records When you think of Liverpool's recent success, the name Mohamed Salah is one that dominates the conversation. His sensational performances on the pitch have earned him a place among the club's greatest, and his record-breaking achievements are nothing short of remarkable. Liverpool icon Steven...

Journalist: Can Gerrard’s Saudi Stint Revive His European Coaching Prospects?

Steven Gerrard's Managerial Journey: A New Chapter in Saudi Arabia As the Premier League season kicks off with Liverpool ushering in a new era under Arne Slot, Steven Gerrard finds himself on a very different path that he might not have envisioned just a few years ago. Once tipped to be the natural successor to...

Why Top Liverpool Star Turned Down Real Madrid and Chelsea

Steven Gerrard on Rejecting Moves to European Giants and His Current Ambitions Steven Gerrard's Loyalty to Liverpool Steven Gerrard, renowned as one of the finest midfielders in the history of Liverpool Football Club and the English Premier League, has had an illustrious career. From his debut against Blackburn Rovers in November 1998, Gerrard's journey has been...

Steven Gerrard Signs Former Liverpool Duo to Bolster Al-Ettifaq Plans

Steven Gerrard Bolsters Al-Ettifaq Team with Former Liverpool Colleagues In a strategic move that underscores his loyalty and trust in former colleagues, Steven Gerrard has once again tapped into his Liverpool connections to strengthen his coaching staff at Al-Ettifaq. The Saudi Pro League club has welcomed two significant additions from Gerrard's Anfield days, enhancing both...

Jordan Henderson’s Saudi Exit: Insights and Implications

Jordan Henderson’s Saudi Sojourn: A Lesson for the Saudi Pro League Jordan Henderson’s brief tenure in the Saudi Pro League has sparked considerable debate and analysis. The former Liverpool captain’s journey from Anfield to Al-Ettifaq and subsequently to Ajax has been nothing short of tumultuous. Despite the grand expectations, Henderson's departure from Saudi Arabia's ambitious...

“It Was Tough to See” – Steven Gerrard Discusses Jordan Henderson’s Liverpool Exit

Steven Gerrard's Reflections on Jordan Henderson's Brief Stint in Saudi Arabia In a recent revelation, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard delved into the challenges and subsequent departure of Jordan Henderson from Al-Ettifaq, a Saudi Pro League club. Gerrard's account, as reported by The Liverpool Echo, sheds new light on the dynamics within professional football leagues and...

“He’s a Proper Lad!” – Jamie Carragher Defends Former Liverpool Star

Jamie Carragher Sheds Light on Jordan Henderson's Absence from Klopp Tributes Jamie Carragher, the former Liverpool stalwart, has recently offered insights into why Jordan Henderson did not appear in the video tributes to Jurgen Klopp broadcasted by Sky Sports. This revelation came after Klopp’s heartfelt farewell, which followed Liverpool’s commendable 2-0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers....

Confirmed: Jordan Henderson Dropped but Liverpool Midfielder Picked

Jordan Henderson's Omission: A Turning Point for England's Euro 2024 Squad Jordan Henderson's exclusion from England's provisional squad for Euro 2024, as reported by The Athletic, marks a significant chapter in the midfielder's illustrious international career. This decision by Gareth Southgate, known for his consistent loyalty to Henderson, stirs a myriad of thoughts about the...