Did the ball cross the goal line in the Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Shorta match?
The Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Shorta match, in the third round of the AFC Champions League Premier League, witnessed a highly controversial refereeing decision, despite the presence of video technology. In the 36th minute, with Al-Ittihad leading 2-1 in Baghdad, Al-Shorta player Dominique Mendy unleashed a powerful shot from outside the penalty area. It hit the crossbar […]
Benzema misses a penalty kick against Al-Fayha for the third time!
Karim Benzema had the opportunity to secure three valuable points for his team, Al-Ittihad, against Al-Fayha, but the French star failed once again, missing a penalty kick after goalkeeper Mosquera successfully saved it. A controversial penalty kick was awarded to Al-Ittihad in the 86th minute. Benzema stepped forward to take it, as usual, but he […]
Reports: Al-Ittihad Reaches Agreement with World-Class Coach
It appears that the new coaching position at Al-Ittihad is now closed, as A Bola reports that the club’s management has already agreed with a world-class coach to coach the team for two seasons. Al-Ittihad dismissed French coach Laurent Blanc after a poor start to the season, and his name was immediately linked to several […]
Al-Ittihad in Advanced Negotiations with Former Real Madrid Coach
Al-Ittihad’s management continues its search for a new coach, and the latest name currently on the table is Real Madrid’s sporting director, Santiago Solari. Al-Ittihad dismissed French coach Laurent Blanc a few days ago after a poor start to the current season. Hassan Khalifa took over temporarily until a new world-class coach is hired. According […]
Xavi Decides on Al-Ittihad Coaching Position
Marca reported that Al-Ittihad club has already contacted Xavi Hernandez in the past few hours, offering the Catalan coach the position to succeed the sacked French coach Laurent Blanc. Since leaving Barcelona in the summer of 2023, Xavi has not coached a club, despite receiving numerous offers from within Europe, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. He […]
Al-Ittihad Negotiates with Two World-Class Coaches to Replace Blanc
Early Sunday morning, Al-Ittihad announced the dismissal of coach Laurent Blanc, hours after their 2-0 El Clásico defeat to Al-Nassr. Local coach Hassan Khalifa will take over as interim coach until a world-class coach is hired to succeed Blanc. Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper reported that Al-Ittihad is intensifying negotiations with only two world-class coaches, without revealing […]
Al-Ittihad Board Makes New Decision Regarding Laurent Blanc’s Future
The Al-Ittihad board has settled the controversy surrounding coach Laurent Blanc’s future following Friday’s 2-0 defeat to Al-Nassr in the Saudi League. Blan has been subjected to much criticism since the start of the season, just months after successfully leading the club to a domestic double. Blan has lost three of his seven matches this […]
Mourinho Ends Controversy, Reveals Truth About Benfica’s Interest in Benzema
Reports have circulated in recent days about Benfica’s interest in signing Karim Benzema during the upcoming winter transfer window. The controversy has recently intensified, with Jose Mourinho, the Portuguese club’s coach, coming out and denying it completely. Benzema’s contract with Al-Ittihad expires next summer, and reports indicate that the Saudi club is willing to let […]
Real Madrid Legend Could Join Mourinho at Benfica!
Jose Mourinho is planning to reunite with a Real Madrid legend at Benfica, but the deal doesn’t seem easy at all. Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur revealed that Mourinho is seeking to sign Al-Ittihad star Karim Benzema with Benfica during the upcoming winter transfer window. Benzema’s contract with the Saudi club still runs until the end […]
Under pressure from Benzema, Al-Ittihad moves to sign former Real Madrid star
Saudi media outlets have reported that Al-Ittihad is attempting to conclude a major deal before the end of the current summer transfer window, under the urging and pressure of star player Karim Benzema. Al-Ittihad started its season on a modest note, exiting the Saudi Super Cup at the hands of Al-Nassr, losing 2-1 in Hong […]