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Steven Gerrard Joins Saudi Arabia Influx To Take Charge Of Al-Ettifaq | Football News
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Steven Gerrard Joins Saudi Arabia Influx To Take Charge Of Al-Ettifaq | Football News

[ad_1] File photo of Steven Gerrard© TwitterFormer Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is the latest star name to make the move to Saudi Arabia after signing a deal to become head coach of Al-Ettifaq. The 43-year-old has been out of the game since being sacked by Aston Villa in October. Gerrard had previously said he had turned down an offer to head to the Gulf state, but has now been lured by the riches on offer. "Where legends are found. We're thrilled to announce Steven Gerrard is our new head coach," the club said in a post on Twitter. Al-Ettifaq finished seventh out of 16 clubs in the Saudi Pro League last season.Backed by the nation's sovereign wealth fund, the Saudi Pro League is luring big names from the major European leagues with the promise of huge salaries.Croatian World Cup pla...
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Pep Guardiola ‘Ashamed’ Of Steven Gerrard Slip Jibe | Football News
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Pep Guardiola ‘Ashamed’ Of Steven Gerrard Slip Jibe | Football News

[ad_1] Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola issued a public apology to former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard on Tuesday over comments made in the wake of the Premier League hitting City with over 100 breaches of financial rules. The English champions could face points deductions or even relegation from the English top flight if they are found guilty of the alleged breaches, between 2009/10 and 2017/18, by an independent commission.Gerrard's slip in a defeat to Chelsea in 2014 opened the door for City to win the Premier League title, two years before Guardiola arrived in Manchester.In his first press conference after the charges were revealed, Guardiola said: "I don't know if we are responsible for Steven Gerrard slipping."However, the City boss said he had since been in touch with the...
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Jurgen Klopp Backs Steven Gerrard To Recover From Aston Villa Sacking | Football News
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Jurgen Klopp Backs Steven Gerrard To Recover From Aston Villa Sacking | Football News

[ad_1] Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is confident Anfield icon Steven Gerrard will bounce back from his sacking as Aston Villa manager. Gerrard was axed by Villa in the immediate aftermath of Thursday's 3-0 defeat at Fulham as the Premier League strugglers ended his 11-month reign in ruthless fashion. The former Liverpool and England star departed just hours after being jeered by angry Villa fans when their team's latest flop left them just one place above the relegation zone.It is a startling fall from grace for Gerrard, who won widespread admiration after leading Rangers to the Scottish title in 2021.Ending Celtic's long period of dominance in Scotland in his first managerial role sparked talk that Gerrard would be in line to replace Klopp at Anfield if the German were to leave Liverpool...
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Steven Gerrard Sacked By Struggling Aston Villa After Fulham Defeat | Football News
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Steven Gerrard Sacked By Struggling Aston Villa After Fulham Defeat | Football News

[ad_1] Steven Gerrard was sacked as Aston Villa manager less than two hours after his struggling side crashed to a dismal 3-0 defeat at Fulham on Thursday. Gerrard paid the price for Villa's wretched start to the season, which sees the club languishing just one place above the Premier League relegation zone. Villa have won only two of their 11 league matches this term and their tame surrender at Craven Cottage proved the final straw for the club's hierarchy as they axed Gerrard after just 11 months in charge.Gerrard and his players had been booed off at full-time by Villa's furious fans after the loss at Fulham extended their winless run to four matches."Aston Villa Football Club can confirm that head coach Steven Gerrard has left the club with immediate effect," a statement said."We wou...
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Aston Villa Ease Pressure On Steven Gerrard As Premier League Returns After Queen’s Death | Football News
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Aston Villa Ease Pressure On Steven Gerrard As Premier League Returns After Queen’s Death | Football News

[ad_1] Aston Villa eased the pressure on under-fire boss Steven Gerrard with a 1-0 win over Southampton on Friday as the Premier League returned following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The English top-flight was back in action for the first time since the Queen died aged 96 on September 8, with last weekend's games postponed as a mark of respect. This Sunday's matches between Manchester United and Leeds and Chelsea and Liverpool, as well as Saturday's Brighton versus Crystal Palace fixture, have also been cancelled due to policing issues before the Queen's funeral on Monday.Ahead of kick-off at Villa Park and the City Ground, where Fulham beat Nottingham Forest 3-2, there was a minute's silence followed by the national anthem in a tribute to the Queen that will be repeated at the rest...
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