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Jul
Former England and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has been named manager of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq. The 43-year-old had said in June he had been invited over to the country to “look at a potential offer” but that he would not be taking it up. Gerrard has been out of work since being sacked as Aston Villa manager in October last year. Al-Ettifaq were seventh in the 16-team Saudi Pro League last season, finishing 35 points behind champions Al-Ittihad. The Saudi club have not given any details about the length of Gerrard’s contract. The former England midfielder’s move to Saudi…