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Former Wolves and Tottenham manager Nuno Espírito Santo gets SACKED by Al-Ittihad after 'reportedly falling out with star player Karim Benzema' following dissapointing AFC Champions League defeat

Former Tottenham coach Nuno Espírito Santo has been sacked by Al-Ittihad after he reportedly clashed with their star player Karim Benzema following a string of defeats in the Saudi Pro League.

The Portuguese coach was knocked out of the AFC Champions League group by Al-Quwa Al-Juwiya after the side failed to win in five of their last league matches.

Al-Ittihad boast a string of highly talented players including former Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante, ex-Celtic winger Jota and former Liverpool player Fabhino.

But despite their star-studded squad, Nuno has overseen just two wins from their last nine games across all competitions.