Hernan Crespo Fired as Al Ain Coach

Hernan Crespo has been dismissed as head coach of Al Ain FC after just six months at the helm, following a disappointing run of results that included a 5-1 loss to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr. Crespo, who led the team to the AFC Champions League title in May, saw his side collect only one point from four games in this season's competition, leaving them at the bottom of the group standings. The club's board stated that recent performances did not meet expectations, prompting the decision to part ways with Crespo and his staff. Despite the sacking, Al Ain acknowledged Crespo's professionalism and contributions during his tenure. The club is now focused on appointing a new coach to restore its competitive form in both domestic and regional play. Al Ain currently sits eighth in the UAE Pro League, significantly trailing the league leaders.