Footballer Wearing Traditional Saudi Dress - Jeddah

Footballer Wearing Traditional Saudi Dress - Jeddah

French football player Karim Benzema (right) dances the ‘sword dance’ also known as ‘Ardha’, in Saudi traditional clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe,, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 22, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Footballer Wearing Traditional Saudi Dress - Jeddah

Footballer Wearing Traditional Saudi Dress - Jeddah

French football player Karim Benzema (right) dances the ‘sword dance’ also known as ‘Ardha’, in Saudi traditional clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe,, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 22, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Footballer Wearing Traditional Saudi Dress - Jeddah

Footballer Wearing Traditional Saudi Dress - Jeddah

French former football player Laurent Blanc (right) dances the ‘sword dance’ also known as ‘Ardha’, in Saudi traditional clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe,, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 22, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Footballer Wearing Traditional Saudi Dress - Jeddah

Footballer Wearing Traditional Saudi Dress - Jeddah

French former football player Laurent Blanc (right) dances the ‘sword dance’ also known as ‘Ardha’, in Saudi traditional clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe,, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 22, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Footballer Wearing Traditional Saudi Dress - Jeddah

Footballer Wearing Traditional Saudi Dress - Jeddah

French former football player Laurent Blanc (left) dances the ‘sword dance’ also known as ‘Ardha’, in Saudi traditional clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe,, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 22, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Footballer Wearing Traditional Saudi Dress - Jeddah

Footballer Wearing Traditional Saudi Dress - Jeddah

A poster shows French football player Karim Benzema dancing the ‘sword dance’ also known as ‘Ardha’, in Saudi traditional clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe,, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 22, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Footballer Wearing Traditional Saudi Dress - Jeddah

Footballer Wearing Traditional Saudi Dress - Jeddah

French football player Karim Benzema dances the ‘sword dance’ also known as ‘Ardha’, in Saudi traditional clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe,, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 22, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Footballer Wearing Traditional Saudi Dress - Jeddah

Footballer Wearing Traditional Saudi Dress - Jeddah

French football player Karim Benzema dances the ‘sword dance’ also known as ‘Ardha’, in Saudi traditional clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe,, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 22, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema poses with club jersey after a signature ceremony in Madrid, Spain, on June 6, 2023. Al-Ittihad club announced a 3-year deal with Benzema, who is the second major football player to join a Saudi club after Cristiano Ronaldo. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is seen dancing the traditional ‘aardha’, sometimes also known as the sword dance’, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 27, 2023. Benzema is wearing traditional Saudi clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - L-R : Saudi Al-Ittihad Club Chairman Anmar Alhaeli, French football player Karim Benzema and club vice-Chairman Ahmad Kaaki, pose after a signature ceremony in Madrid, Spain, on June 6, 2023. Al-Ittihad club announced a 3-year deal with Benzema, who is the second major football player to join a Saudi club after Cristiano Ronaldo. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is seen dancing the traditional ‘aardha’, sometimes also known as the sword dance’, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 27, 2023. Benzema is wearing traditional Saudi clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is seen dancing the traditional ‘aardha’, sometimes also known as the sword dance’, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 27, 2023. Benzema is wearing traditional Saudi clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is seen dancing the traditional ‘aardha’, sometimes also known as the sword dance’, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 27, 2023. Benzema is wearing traditional Saudi clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - L-R : Saudi Al-Ittihad Club Chairman Anmar Alhaeli, French football player Karim Benzema and club vice-Chairman Ahmad Kaaki, pose after a signature ceremony in Madrid, Spain, on June 6, 2023. Al-Ittihad club announced a 3-year deal with Benzema, who is the second major football player to join a Saudi club after Cristiano Ronaldo. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is seen dancing the traditional ‘aardha’, sometimes also known as the sword dance’, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 27, 2023. Benzema is wearing traditional Saudi clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema poses in Saudi traditional clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe, and a light brown bisht, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 23, 2023. Benzema is wearing traditional 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Benzema Presented to Saudi Club Al-Ittihad Fans - Jeddah

Benzema Presented to Saudi Club Al-Ittihad Fans - Jeddah

French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Benzema Presented to Saudi Club Al-Ittihad Fans - Jeddah

Benzema Presented to Saudi Club Al-Ittihad Fans - Jeddah

French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Benzema Presented to Saudi Club Al-Ittihad Fans - Jeddah

Benzema Presented to Saudi Club Al-Ittihad Fans - Jeddah

French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Benzema Presented to Saudi Club Al-Ittihad Fans - Jeddah

Benzema Presented to Saudi Club Al-Ittihad Fans - Jeddah

French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Benzema Presented to Saudi Club Al-Ittihad Fans - Jeddah

Benzema Presented to Saudi Club Al-Ittihad Fans - Jeddah

French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Benzema Presented to Saudi Club Al-Ittihad Fans - Jeddah

Benzema Presented to Saudi Club Al-Ittihad Fans - Jeddah

French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Benzema Signs with Saudi Club Al-Ittihad - Madrid

Benzema Signs with Saudi Club Al-Ittihad - Madrid

L-R : Saudi Al-Ittihad Club Chairman Anmar Alhaeli, French football player Karim Benzema and club vice-Chairman Ahmad Kaaki, pose after a signature ceremony in Madrid, Spain, on June 6, 2023. Al-Ittihad club announced a 3-year deal with Benzema, who is the second major football player to join a Saudi club after Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Benzema Signs with Saudi Club Al-Ittihad - Madrid

Benzema Signs with Saudi Club Al-Ittihad - Madrid

French football player Karim Benzema poses with club jersey after a signature ceremony in Madrid, Spain, on June 6, 2023. Al-Ittihad club announced a 3-year deal with Benzema, who is the second major football player to join a Saudi club after Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Benzema Signs with Saudi Club Al-Ittihad - Madrid

Benzema Signs with Saudi Club Al-Ittihad - Madrid

L-R : Saudi Al-Ittihad Club Chairman Anmar Alhaeli, French football player Karim Benzema and club vice-Chairman Ahmad Kaaki, pose after a signature ceremony in Madrid, Spain, on June 6, 2023. Al-Ittihad club announced a 3-year deal with Benzema, who is the second major football player to join a Saudi club after Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

TOKYO, Japan - Players and officials of South Korea's Pohang Steelers celebrate after they won the AFC Champions League title by beating Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad 2-1 at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2009.

S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

TOKYO, Japan - Players and officials of South Korea's Pohang Steelers celebrate after they won the AFC Champions League title by beating Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad 2-1 at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2009.

S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

TOKYO, Japan - Kim Hyung Il of South Korea's Pohang Steelers (R) heads his side's second goal during the second half of the AFC Champions League final match against Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2009. Pohang won the championship 2-1.

S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

TOKYO, Japan - No Byung Jun of South Korea's Pohang Steelers (L) scores the opening goal from a free kick during the second half of the AFC Champions League final match against Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2009. Pohang won the championship 2-1.

S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

TOKYO, Japan - Mohammed Noor of Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad (L) scores his side's first goal during the second half of the AFC Champions League final match against South Korea's Pohang Steelers at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2009. Pohang won the championship 2-1.

S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

TOKYO, Japan - No Byung Jun of South Korea's Pohang Steelers (R) scores the opening goal from a free kick during the second half of the AFC Champions League final match against Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2009. Pohang won the championship 2-1.

Al Ittihad beat Nagoya to reach ACL final

Al Ittihad beat Nagoya to reach ACL final

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus striker Josh Kennedy (front) hits the deck after being tackled by Al Ittihad striker Redha Takar during the second half of an Asian Champions League semifinal at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Oct. 28, 2009. The Saudi Arabian club won 2-1.

Al Ittihad beat Nagoya to reach ACL final

Al Ittihad beat Nagoya to reach ACL final

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus striker Yuki Maki (R) and Al Ittihad defender Hamad Al Montashari fight for the ball during the first half of an Asian Champions League semifinal at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Oct. 28, 2009. The Saudi Arabian club won 2-1.

Al Ittihad beat Nagoya to reach ACL final

Al Ittihad beat Nagoya to reach ACL final

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus striker Kenji Tamada (R) and Al Ittihad striker Redha Takar tussle for the ball during the first half of an Asian Champions League semifinal at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Oct. 28, 2009. The Saudi Arabian club won 2-1.

Al Ittihad trounce Nagoya Grampus 6-2 in Asian Champions League

Al Ittihad trounce Nagoya Grampus 6-2 in Asian Champions League

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Nagoya Grampus midfielder Naoshi Nakamura (7) celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's second goal in the 34th minute of the first leg of the AFC Champions League semifinal against Al Ittihad in Jeddha on Oct. 21, 2009. The Japanese club were beaten 6-2.

Al Ittihad trounce Nagoya Grampus 6-2 in Asian Champions League

Al Ittihad trounce Nagoya Grampus 6-2 in Asian Champions League

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Nagoya Grampus striker Joshua Kennedy (2nd from L) heads the opening goal in the 15th minute of the first leg of the AFC Champions League semifinal against Al Ittihad in Jeddha on Oct. 21, 2009. The Japanese club were beaten 6-2.

Saprissa beat Al Ittihad for 3rd place at Club World C'ship

Saprissa beat Al Ittihad for 3rd place at Club World C'ship

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Substitute Ronald Gomez (C), joined by his teammates, runs in joy after striking a superb free kick to give CONCACAF Cup winners Deportivo Saprissa a 3-2 win over Asian Champions Al Ittihad in the third-place playoff at the Club World Championship at International Stadium Yokohama on Dec. 18.

Saprissa beat Al Ittihad for 3rd place at Club World C'ship

Saprissa beat Al Ittihad for 3rd place at Club World C'ship

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Deportivo Saprissa striker Alvaro Sabrio scores an opener during the first half of the third-place playoff at the Club World Championship at International Stadium Yokohama on Dec. 18. CONCACAF Cup winners Saprissa came from behind to beat Asian Champions Al Ittihad 3-2.

Sao Paulo edges Al Ittihad

Sao Paulo edges Al Ittihad

TOKYO, Japan - Sao Paulo FC goalie Rojerio Ceni roars in reaction after scoring a penalty in the second half of a FIFA Club World Championship semifinal against Al Ittihad at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Dec. 14. Sao Paulo beat Al Ittihad 3-2 to advance into the final scheduled for Dec. 18 in Yokohama.

Sao Paulo edge Al Ittihad

Sao Paulo edge Al Ittihad

TOKYO, Japan - Sao Paulo FC striker Amoroso (C) gets congratulations from his colleagues after scoring his second goal during the second half of a FIFA Club World Championship semifinal against Al Ittihad at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Dec. 14. Sao Paulo beat Al Ittihad 3-2 to advance into the final scheduled for Dec. 18 in Yokohama.

Sao Paulo edges Al Ittihad

Sao Paulo edges Al Ittihad

TOKYO, Japan - Sao Paulo FC striker Amoroso starts to run in celebration after scoring his second goal during the second half of a FIFA Club World Championship semifinal against Al Ittihad at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Dec. 14. Sao Paulo beat Al Ittihad 3-2 to advance into the final scheduled for Dec. 18 in Yokohama.

Al Ittihad vs Sao Paulo FC

Al Ittihad vs Sao Paulo FC

TOKYO, Japan - Al Ittihad midfielder Noor Mohammed scores an equalizer during the first half of a FIFA Club World Championship semifinal against Sao Paulo FC at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Dec. 14.

Sao Paulo edges Al Ittihad

Sao Paulo edges Al Ittihad

TOKYO, Japan - Sao Paulo FC striker Amoroso bursts into joy after scoring an opening goal in the first half of a a FIFA Club World Championship semifinal against Al Ittihad at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Dec. 14. Sao Paulo beat Al Ittihad 3-2 to advance into the final scheduled for Dec. 18 in Yokohama.