Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Al-Ittihad Sacks Manager Blanc Following Loss to Al-Nassr
Al-Ittihad, a Saudi Arabian soccer team, has fired its coach, Laurent Blanc, after a recent loss to Al-Nassr.
Blanc took charge of the team in July 2024 and led them to win the Saudi league title and King's Cup.
However, the team had a bad start to the new season, including losing to Al-Nassr again.
The club announced the decision on X, stating they are looking for a new coaching staff.
Al-Ittihad is currently in third place in the league standings, trailing Al-Nassr and Al Qadsiah.
Al-Ittihad has sacked its manager, Laurent Blanc.
The decision was announced after a 2-0 defeat to Al-Nassr.
Blanc took charge in July 2024 and won the Saudi league title and King's Cup.
The club's announcement was made on X.
Al-Ittihad is currently in third place in the league.
- Who
- Laurent Blanc, manager of Al-Ittihad
- What
- Al-Ittihad terminated its contract with Laurent Blanc and his coaching staff.
- When
- Announced after Friday's loss
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Why
- Following a defeat to Al-Nassr, and a poor start to the new season.
- Manager Sacked
- Laurent Blanc
- Sacking Announcement
- Made on X
- Reason for Sacking
- Defeat to Al-Nassr
- Previous Accomplishments
- Won Saudi league title and King's Cup
- Date Blanc took charge
- July 2024
- Current League Standing
- Third place