The weekend brought some of the best domestic matches for soccer fans. Among them was the Saudi Pro League fixture between Al Ettifaq and Al Taawoun. In a surprising turn of events, Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq lost 0-2 at home. As fans continue to talk about the shocking result, the Liverpool legend has slammed the referee for his decisions, claiming his side wrongfully faced an ‘incorrect penalty.’ 

Frustration continues for Steven Gerrard and his team as the defeat now keeps Al Ettifaq in eighth place in the Roshn Saudi League. 

Steven Gerrard unleashes fury against Saudi Pro League referees yet again!

Following Al Etiffaq’s unexpected loss against fourth-placed Al Taawoun, Steven Gerrard pointed fingers at foreign officials. In the post-match press conference, he said, “Why are huge sums of money being paid to foreign referees in the Saudi League? Additionally, he slammed the referee’s wrong penalty decisions in the game. “We were penalised with an incorrect penalty, it was a natural contest. While the referee did not award us a penalty for a handball, so the series of not awarding penalty kicks for Ettifaq continues!!?”

Aschraf El Mahdioui’s goal from the spot in the 41st minute and Mateus Castro’s second-half goal helped Al Taawoun clinch crucial three points. Notably, this isn’t the first time Gerrard has taken a dig at referees. After losing the King’s Cup fixture against Al Nassr last month, the former Rangers coach claimed that his side “lost to the referee.” The 43-year-old was furious that his star player, Ali Hazazi was sent off, despite a “tactical professional foul.” Either way, it’s quite a bold claim from the Liverpool legend. Let’s hope these injustices don’t force him to resign. However, even if he does, the manager will have a new role in the Saudi League. 

A new role for Gerrard in the Saudi Pro League

As Steven Gerrard excels in his current position within the new league, he expresses the desire to take up an additional role in elevating Saudi Arabian soccer to the pinnacle. Following his appointment as the head coach of Al Ettifaq, Gerrard conveyed in an interview, “I want to be an ambassador in the Saudi League.” 

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Notably, the former Aston Villa manager is earning $20,000,000 at Al Ettifaq. However, that figure will increase if he ever changes his role in the Saudi Pro League. Nevertheless, as of now, he remains a gaffer for the Dammam-based club, but let’s see what the future holds for him. 

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