Why Al-Ittihad Sacked Conceiçao: Disastrous 5th-Place Finish
Sergio Conceiçao has been dismissed by Al-Ittihad after a 5th-place Saudi Pro League finish, with key departures of Kanté and Benzema weakening the squad.
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Sergio Conceiçao has been dismissed by Al-Ittihad after a 5th-place Saudi Pro League finish, with key departures of Kanté and Benzema weakening the squad.
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