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Ronaldo's Saudi club Al-Nassr sack coach amid 'dressing room tensions'

Reuters
Garcia is sacked after less than a year in charge
Garcia is sacked after less than a year in chargeReuters
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi club Al-Nassr fired coach Rudi Garcia on Thursday after less than a year in charge following media reports of dressing room tensions and just days before a crucial game against champions Al-Hilal.

Garcia, the former AS Roma and Olympique de Marseille coach, criticised the players after they drew 0-0 with lowly Al Feiha last Sunday in another blow to their hopes of a first league title since 2019, saying: "The result is bad. I don't feel satisfied with the players".

Local media reported that Garcia's relationship with the players prompted the club to dismiss him, as well as dissatisfaction with his style of play.

Cristiano Ronaldo runs with the ball during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Fayha and Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo runs with the ball during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Fayha and Al-NassrAFP

Al-Nassr, who signed Ronaldo in a deal worth more than $200 million, have collected seven points from their last four league games, dropping to second place in the table, three points behind leaders Al-Ittihad with seven games left in the season.

Al-Nassr lost the Saudi Super Cup final to Al-Ittihad in January and have not beaten any of their closest rivals, Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal, or Al-Shabab, in the league this season.

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