{"id":1164054,"date":"2026-02-23T11:32:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/sports\/?p=1164054"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:32:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:32:03","slug":"ex-liverpool-manager-brendan-rodgers-poses-with-gun-wearing-traditional-saudi-dress-in-bizarre-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/sports\/ex-liverpool-manager-brendan-rodgers-poses-with-gun-wearing-traditional-saudi-dress-in-bizarre-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers poses with gun wearing traditional Saudi dress in bizarre video"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brendan Rodgers<\/a> has featured in a promotional video celebrating Saudi Arabia\u2019s national holiday while wearing full traditional dress and holding a gun, as he sang the praises of the country. <\/p>\n

Rodgers left Celtic in October <\/a>and took charge of Saudi Pro League<\/a> side Al Qadsiah two months later. <\/p>\n

Al Qadsiah earned promotion to the top flight last season and have acquired some European talent in the form of Italy striker Mateo Retegui and ex-Porto midfielder Otavio, as well as their renowned manager with Liverpool on his CV. The club has big ambitions and will be moving to a new stadium later this year. <\/p>\n

Rodgers have overseen a 13-match unbeaten run since his arrival and Al Qadsiah are now in the title race, five points behind leaders Al-Nassr<\/a>, who boast Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane and Joao Felix in their ranks.<\/p>\n

In the video posted on the club\u2019s social media accounts, Rodgers celebrates Founding Day, a holiday that commemorates the first Saudi state in 1727.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to give my sincere congratulations to all of the people of Saudi Arabia, Saudi has a real rich heritage and a really exciting future ahead\u201d \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udde6
Sheikh Brendan on #FoundingDay<\/a> \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f#AlQadsiah<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/Iw689uzoeh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 AlQadsiah Saudi Club (@AlQadsiahEN) February 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI want to give my sincere congratulations to all of the people of Saudi Arabia, Saudi has a real rich heritage and a really exciting future ahead,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n

When \u201cSheikh Brendan\u201d is told he looks \u201csharp\u201d, he says: \u201cIt probably looks a lot cooler on other people but I think today is about respecting Founding Day here in Saudi Arabia and of course I will always respectfully wear it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rodgers said Saudi\u2019s place in the world of football is growing, ahead of plans to host the 2034 World Cup.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe progress is year on year. From watching the league a few years ago, to participating in the league now, I\u2019m pretty sure over the coming years it\u2019s only going to get better and improve.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been really impressed by the standard of the league, there are some fantastic players, outstanding coaches, and that will continue over the coming years.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asked to describe Saudi Arabia, Rodgers said: \u201cI would have nothing but real positive feeling speaking about Saudi Arabia. When you change country and culture to live in, there\u2019s always questions. But I have to say, my first two months here, the people are so kind, so friendly, so helpful. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe quality of life has been so nice in my few months here. Clearly the weather helps. BUt I feel very safe and secure in the country. I\u2019ve travelled all around through the football, so I would say to anyone, try it. It\u2019s been a wonderful experience for me so far, and anyone coming out here would be really, really surprised.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u200bhttps:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/ex-liverpool-manager-brendan-rodgers-113203704.html<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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