Ange Postecoglou clashed with ex-Celtic defender Jack Hendry after Al-Nassr's comeback win.
The Saudi Pro League match saw Postecoglou's team, Al-Nassr, recover from a 2-0 deficit to beat Al-Ettifaq 3-2, despite being reduced to 10 men early on.
Haha Former Celtic player Jack Hendry almost comes to blows with Ange Postecoglou at full time playing against AL Ettifaq who also had Moussa Dembele and Jordan Larsson in the squad. Watch till the end. https://t.co/7TrMSLLO9J
— Khalil Kayal (@khalilkayalKK) August 26, 2026
However, the match's conclusion was marked by a fiery confrontation between Postecoglou and Hendry. The Scottish international, visibly upset following the final whistle, initially confronted Al-Nassr left-back, Nawaf Buwashl.
Team members intervened to separate the two. Hendry then turned his ire towards Postecoglou, gesturing angrily at the Al-Nassr players. Footage shows Postecoglou trying to pacify the situation before tempers escalated.
The Australian manager appeared to shout something at Hendry as he walked away, prompting another animated response from the defender.
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The exact cause of the spat is unclear, although Hendry's anger was apparent after Al-Ettifaq's squandered two-goal lead.
Postecoglou's bold decision to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo at half-time, with Al-Nassr trailing, paid off. Sadio Mane netted twice after the break, with Abdulelah Al-Amri also scoring, completing a remarkable turnaround for Postecoglou's side.
Despite their Celtic connection, Hendry and Postecoglou never overlapped at the club. Hendry left Celtic for KV Oostende in June 2021, the same month Postecoglou began his successful stint as Celtic manager.
