Locker Room Tension Escalates as Al-Ittihad Coach and Star Player Clash
23 March 2026
Behind the Scenes at Al-Ittihad
Behind Al-Ittihad's scenes, tension surged as the Portuguese coach Sergio Conceicao engaged in a heated exchange with a squad member, and the situation escalated into a confrontation sparking debate inside the club.
The Incident and Aftermath
The incident comes at a delicate moment, raising questions about the mood in the locker room and how these tensions may affect the team's stability in coming weeks.
According to Saudi paper Al-Riyadh, Hamid Al-Ghamdi, a Union player, went to Conceicao after the team's 1-3 loss to Riyadh, in round 26 of the Roshn Saudi Pro League, to understand why he was left out.
Officials noted that the discussion began as a normal exchange before it spiraled into a clash between the two, with no clear reasons given.
The Portuguese coach moved Al-Ghamdi to individual training until further notice, due to the player's conduct, though he is expected to rejoin group drills soon after the current international break.
Read also... What lies behind the statement... 4 files ahead for Conceicao at Al-Ittihad
Locker-room drama, now with subtitles.
The only thing missing is the transfer window.
