Soccer-Saudi Champions Al-Ittihad sack coach Blanc


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Ahli v Al Ittihad - King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 5, 2025 Al Ittihad coach Laurent Blanc REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

(Reuters) -Al-Ittihad have sacked manager Laurent Blanc, the Saudi Pro League club said on Saturday following their 2-0 defeat against Al-Nassr a day earlier.

"Al-Ittihad announces the termination of its contractual relationship with the first team's head coach Mr Laurent Blanc and his coaching staff," the club said on X.

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