Overview
- Al Qadsiah published a Founding Day promo showing Rodgers in traditional Saudi dress holding a rifle, and the club confirmed the clip is genuine after widespread online claims it looked AI-generated.
- Rodgers used the video to praise Saudi heritage, safety and quality of life, urging others to “try it,” in remarks circulated on the club’s official channels.
- On the pitch, Al Qadsiah are unbeaten in 13 under Rodgers and sit fourth in the Saudi Pro League, five points behind leaders Al-Nassr with 11 matches to play.
- The promoted club’s rise is backed by recent European recruits including Mateo Retegui, Otavio and Koen Casteels, with a move to a new stadium planned later this year.
- Online reaction included criticism framing the video as sportswashing, while media reports citing a lucrative Rodgers salary remain estimates rather than figures disclosed by the club.