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FIFA rules AIK coach Riveiro owed $588,000 by Al Ahly

Key Points
  • FIFA reportedly ruled José Riveiro is owed $588,000 by former club Al Ahly.
  • Riveiro, now AIK's head coach, says he is not commenting as his lawyers handle the dispute.
  • Al Ahly plans to appeal the FIFA decision.

3 million Swedish kronor, by his former club Al Ahly. The decision stems from a dispute over unpaid wages during Riveiro's three-month tenure at the Egyptian club last year. Riveiro, who signed a contract with AIK through the 2028 season after his appointment was made official in mid-January, declined to comment on the matter, stating his focus is on AIK's upcoming match.

Al Ahly has announced it will appeal FIFA's decision. AIK finished seventh in Allsvenskan last season and is set to play Oddevold in the Swedish Cup.

declined to comment on the matter, stating his focus is on AIK's upcoming match

José Riveiro, AIK's new head coach

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