Crvena zvezda: Riera appointed coach as Ugo Alban moves to Qatar

Former Crvena zvezda player Jovan Stanković has expressed strong support for Albert Riera, the new head coach of Crvena zvezda. Stanković, who shares a long-standing friendship with Riera dating back to their time at Mallorca, highlighted Riera’s familiarity with the Balkan region and his professional connections to elite coaches.

In related player news, former Barcelona academy player Ugo Alban has signed with Al Bidda in the Qatari second division. Alban, who previously played for OFK Beograd in Serbia and had drawn interest from Crvena zvezda, is seeking to revitalize his career following a stint in Spain with Eldense.