Blanc Sacked by Al-Ittihad After Ronaldo Defeat

29 September 2025

Laurent Blanc
September 2025

Al-Ittihad dismissed Laurent Blanc a day after losing 2-0 to Al-Nassr, their third defeat of the season. The Frenchman, who guided them to a league and cup double last year, paid the price for defensive struggles and poor recent form. Goals from Sadio Mané and Cristiano Ronaldo sealed Blanc’s fate. Despite boasting Karim Benzema, Blanc lamented injury-hit backline options. The club confirmed his exit via social media, ending his brief Saudi tenure after just over a year in charge.

Kanté’s Al-Ittihad Exit Opens Door for Europe Return

25 August 2025

N’Golo Kanté (Al-Ittihad)
August 2025

N’Golo Kanté is set to leave Al-Ittihad this summer, with the club opening the door to his exit. His representatives are offering him to Monaco, Paris FC, and Al-Qadsiah as potential next destinations. Despite playing 80 games under Laurent Blanc and remaining in Didier Deschamps’ France squad, Al-Ittihad want to refresh their roster. Kanté, 34, could return to Europe or stay in Saudi Arabia as negotiations over his next move intensify.

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Blanc Sacked by Al-Ittihad After Ronaldo Defeat

Kanté’s Al-Ittihad Exit Opens Door for Europe Return

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