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Saudi Pro League: Mane scores as Al Nassr debut ends in defeat

Saudi Pro League: Mane scores as Al Nassr debut ends in defeat

Sadio Mane opened his Al Nassr account in the Saudi Arabian Pro League but it ended in a 2-1 defeat against Al-Ettifaq on Monday. Al Nassr were fresh off winning the Arab Club Champions Cup on Saturday, defeating Saudi rivals Al-Hilal 3-1. They took an early against Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq when Mane connected with Ali Al Hassan's pass and finished off from close range. It remained...

Kante buys Belgian third-tier club Royal Excelsior Virton

Kante buys Belgian third-tier club Royal Excelsior Virton

French midfielder N’Golo Kante has become the new owner of Belgian third-tier club Royal Excelsior Virton. According to a statement released on Thursday, the former Chelsea midfielder, who recently made a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, will take over the club from its previous owner, Flavio Becca, who helped by relieving the Belgian side of all its debt. The statement read: “Flavio is obviously extremely happy...

Done Deal: Kante joins Al-Ittihad from Chelsea

Done Deal: Kante joins Al-Ittihad from Chelsea

N'Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ittihad from Chelsea on a three-year deal. The Frenchman of Malian descent draws the curtain on his seven-year career  at Stamford Bridge where he made 269 competitive appearances, scoring 13 goals and providing 16 assists, winning the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, UEFA Europa League and FA Cup. Kante has struggled with injuries in recent seasons and was limited...