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Herve Renard has been denied the chance to coach at a third successive World Cup after being dismissed as Saudi Arabia coach. AFP

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Herve Renard has been denied the chance to coach at a third successive World Cup after being dismissed as Saudi Arabia coach. AFP

Herve Renard sacked as Saudi Arabia coach

Frenchman's position had been under threat following recent results

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