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              Hernan Crespo

              Hernan Crespo is an Argentinian former footballer who was previously manager of UAE Pro League club Al Ain

              Former Monaco, Al Hilal and Shabab Al Ahli coach Leonardo Jardim has taken over at Al Ain. Reuters

              Al Ain appoint Jardim to replace sacked Crespo

              FootballNovember 08, 2024
              Hernan Crespo guided Al Ain to the AFC Champions League title in May but has been unable to replicate that success this term. Reuters
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              Crespo sacked six months after guiding Al Ain to Champions League title

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              FootballSeptember 20, 2024
              Al Ain manager Hernan Crespo celebrates with his players after being crowned champions of Asia. Chris Whiteoak / The National

              Hernan Crespo looking to go intercontinental after Asian success

              FootballSeptember 19, 2024
              Al Ain's Mathias Palacios, left, runs with the ball under pressure from Al Sadd's Akram Afif during the AFC Champions League match at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on September 16, 2024. Getty

              Al Sadd v Al Ain: Asian Champions League title-holders held in opener

              FootballSeptember 17, 2024
              Khalid Essa is banking on home support to carry Al Ain to victory over Yokohama F Marinos when they meet in Saturday's Asian Champions League final second leg. Getty

              Essa confident Al Ain can win Asian Champions League final

              FootballMay 24, 2024
              Former Tottenham Hotspur players Osvaldo Ardiles, left, and Ricardo Villa before a match during the 2023/24 Premier League season. Reuters

              Ossie Ardiles: Yokohama F Marinos a 'wonderful club'

              FootballMay 21, 2024
              YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - MAY 11: Head coach Hernan Crespo of Al Ain is seen during the AFC Champions League Final first leg match between Yokohama F.Marinos and Al Ain at Yokohama International Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Yokohama, Japan. (Photo by Masashi Hara / Getty Images)
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              Al Ain's formidable home record means ACL final is far from over

              FootballMay 12, 2024
              YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - MAY 11: Kaku of Al Ain in action during the AFC Champions League Final first leg match between Yokohama F.Marinos and Al Ain at Yokohama International Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Yokohama, Japan. (Photo by Kenta Harada / Getty Images)
              Play01:12

              Al Ain's Kaku says home support will fuel fightback in ACL final

              FootballMay 12, 2024
              Al Ain manager Hernan Crespo during the AFC Champions League final first leg against Yokohama F Marinos. Chris Whiteoak / The National

              Crespo confident his side can still clinch ACL final glory against Yokohama

              FootballMay 11, 2024
              Khalid Essa of Al Ain shakes hands at full time. Al Ain take on Yokohama F Marinos in the AFC Champions League final first leg. The Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, Japan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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              Yokohama v Al Ain: Crespo's side lose out in ACL final first leg

              FootballMay 11, 2024
              Manager Hernan Crespo during an Al Ain press conference. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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              Yokohama v Al Ain: Crespo urges side to thrive off ACL final pressure

              FootballMay 10, 2024
              Al Ain's Alejandro Romero, left, Matias Palacios and Soufiane Rahimi, right, celebrate progression to the ACL final. Chris Whiteoak / The National

              Yokohama v Al Ain: UAE side backed to grasp 'historic opportunity'

              FootballMay 09, 2024
              Harry Kewell, left, and Hernan, right, played against each other in the 2005 Uefa Champions League final when Kewell's Liverpool team staged an incredible comeback win after Crespo had scored twice to give AC Milan a 3-0 lead. Getty

              ACL final: Crespo, Kewell and the ghosts of Istanbul

              FootballMay 08, 2024
              Al Ain's Soufiane Rahimi is the top scorer in the 2023/24 Asian Champions League with 11 goals. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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              FootballMay 08, 2024
              Hernan Crespo has seen his Al Ain team overcome Saudi Pro League sides Al Nassr and Al Hilal on way the ACL final. Photo: Al Ain Club

              Crespo can write name into Al Ain folklore by winning ACL

              FootballMay 07, 2024
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