Asian Champions League Elite: Ezatolahi’s First-Half Header Downs Al-Ittihad

Asian Champions League Elite: Ezatolahi’s first-half header downs Al-Ittihad

The loss for a side featuring Karim Benzema, Ngolo Kante and Fabinho came with interim boss Hassan Khalifa in charge after Laurent Blanc had been fired following Friday’s loss to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in the domestic league.

AFC Champions League Elite - MD2: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) 0-1 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Jeddah: UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli registered their first win after defeating Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad Club 1-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Tuesday.

Mario Mitaj’s Unusual Situation at Al Ittihad

When talking about Albanian footballers abroad, their situations are usually clear-cut. Some secure a regular starting position, others remain on the bench due to inconsistent performances, and a few struggle to find minutes at all. Mario Mitaj, however, is experiencing something quite unusual in his career at Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. Despite being praised for his consistent performances as a starter, he sometimes finds himself completely lef…