Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has mutually agreed to end his contract as Saudi Arabia national team manager after a challenging tenure that began in August 2023. During his time with the team, Mancini faced controversy over dropping players for allegedly wanting to choose their matches and made a notable early exit during a crucial Asian Cup match. He has also been critical of the lack of playing time for local forwards in the Saudi Pro League, with the team struggling in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers under his leadership.
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