Ex-England midfielder Gerrard leaves as Al-Ettifaq manager

RIYADH, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Former England and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has left his role as manager of Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq after 18 months in charge.

The news comes despite Gerrard having signed a three-year contract extension in January 2024. Poor results this season, with just five wins from 17 matches, have left the Dammam-based club in a battle to avoid relegation, with Gerrard stepp