Football. Argentine Hernan Crespo sacked as coach of Al Ain

Hernan Crespo, lhe former Argentine international striker was dismissed from his duties the day after the 5-1 defeat inflicted by Al Nassr, the Saudi club of scorer Cristiano Ronaldo, in the most prestigious club competition in Asia.

“Not up to expectations”

Recent results have not been “met expectations”said Al-Aïn on Wednesday, last in its group halfway through the group stage.

Crespo, 49, took office in November 2023 and last May led Al Ain to victory against Yokohama F. Marinos of Japan in the final.

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Scorer for Parma, Chelsea and Inter Milan, Crespo notably coached São Paulo in Brazil before his experience at Al-Ain.