{"id":294553,"date":"2023-11-07T23:54:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T23:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=294553"},"modified":"2023-11-07T23:54:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T23:54:07","slug":"ex-premier-league-manager-sacked-after-exchanging-insults-with-karim-benzema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/soccer\/ex-premier-league-manager-sacked-after-exchanging-insults-with-karim-benzema\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Premier League manager sacked after &#8216;exchanging insults&#8217; with Karim Benzema"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo has been sacked as manager of Al-Ittihad.<\/p>\n<p> The Portuguese boss was appointed by the Saudi Pro League giants in the summer of 2022. He departs the club off the back of a 2-0 defeat to Iraqi side Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya in the Asian Champions League. <\/p>\n<p>Al-Ittihad are also currently residing in sixth position in the table; a low return considering the fact they signed the likes of N&apos;Golo Kante and Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema. However, a quarrel with the latter is believed to have been the factor behind his sacking.<\/p>\n<p><b> READ MORE: Saudi chiefs &apos;to meet Bruno Fernandes&apos; reps&apos; over joining Cristiano Ronaldo in Pro League <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b> READ MORE: Football fans clown Billie Eilish hair-do that resembles &apos;midfielder&apos;s heat map&apos; <\/b><\/p>\n<p>According to Revelo, the loss in the Asian Champions League sparked a huge argument between Santo and the Ballon d&apos;Or winner. The report claims they both exchanged insults towards each other after the final whistle.<\/p>\n<p>A statement from the Saudi giants said: &quot;the club has announced the end of its contract with Portuguese coach Nuno Espirito Santo. This decision comes after a comprehensive technical evaluation of the past phase during which he was in charge of coaching the first football team.&quot; <\/p>\n<p><b> <i>What is your reaction to this news? Let us know in the comments section below<\/i> <\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article31387489.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Al-Shabab-v-Al-Ittihad-Saudi-Pro-League.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><b><i><br \/><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30976634.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_tnt.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As well as the Champions League, TNT Sports will also be offering sports fans access to games across the Premier League, Europa League, Serie A and much more.<\/p>\n<p>You can also watch the biggest events in boxing, UFC, WWE and get exclusive action from MLB.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a329.99 per month on top of \u00a38.99 per month Amazon Prime subscription<\/p>\n<p>The club also confirmed his assistant coach Hassan Khalifa will take over the reigns as they look to sign a replacement. Further reports also stated the relationship between Santo and Benzema had reached &quot;a point of no return.&quot; <\/p>\n<p>Former Paris Saint-Germain manager Laurent Blanc, who was recently sacked by Lyon, is rumoured to be in the race for the spot. As well as Benzema and Kante, Al-Ittihad also signed Liverpool midfielder Fabinho for around \u00a340m. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article31387465.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Al-Ittihad-v-Al-Hazem-Saudi-Pro-League.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>They also signed Portuguese winger Jota from Scottish giants Jota. However, these have not reaped too many rewards, as Al-Ittihad are winless in their last five matches. <\/p>\n<p>Their last victory came on September 21 when they overcame Al Fateh 2-1 at home. <\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/sport\/football\/premier-league-manager-sacked-benzema-31387365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo has been sacked as manager of Al-Ittihad. 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