Saudi Arabia confirms coaching change as Donis replaces Renard ahead of World Cup

RIYADH: (Apr 24) (AP) Saudi Arabia made its coaching change official by firing Hervé Renard and replacing him with Georgios Donis less than two months before the start of the World Cup.

The 56-year-old Donis, a former Greece international, joins from Al-Khaleej, one of several Saudi Pro League clubs he’s coached.

“He has extensive experience in the league, including his most recent post (which) enhances his ability to adapt quickly,” the Saudi soccer federation said in its announcement.