The Italian specialist has worked in his position since August 2023
Head coach Saudi Arabia national team Roberto Mancini officially dismissed from his position.
Under the leadership of an Italian specialist, the Saudi Arabian national team had an unsuccessful start in the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. After four matches, Mancini’s team has only one victory (over the group outsider, China), as well as a defeat from Japan and sensational home draws against Indonesia and Bahrain.
In addition, the Saudi Arabian national team performed disastrously at the Asian Cup earlier this year, being eliminated at the 1/8 final stage by South Korea.
Mancini has been in charge of the Saudi national team since August 2023 on a four-year deal with a salary of €25 million per year.
Let us remind you that Roberto Mancini led the Italian national team to victory at Euro 2020.
In November, Saudi Arabia will have two more matches in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup – it will face Australia (November 14) and Indonesia (November 19) on the road.
Source: Sportarena
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