Renard: I Am Not Happy with the Saudi National Team's Performance in the Arab Cup
Renard confirms his commitment to his contract with the Saudi national team and expresses dissatisfaction with the performance in the Arab Cup.
SUMMARY
Saudi national team coach Hervé Renard confirms his commitment to his contract despite dissatisfaction with the team's performance in the Arab Cup, highlighting the importance of hard work to regain championships in the future.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Renard is committed to his contract with the Saudi national team and will continue working until its end.
- The coach is dissatisfied with the team's performance in the Arab Cup and promises improved preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
- Renard emphasizes the abundance of talent in Saudi football and the need to double efforts.
CORE SUBJECT
Hervé Renard's statements on the Saudi national team's performance in the Arab Cup
The coach of the Saudi national football team, Frenchman Hervé Renard, revealed before the anticipated match against the United Arab Emirates tomorrow, Thursday, in the third-place playoff of the Arab Cup held in Doha, that he is committed to his current contract with the "Green Falcons" and will continue his work until its end, confirming that he will leave if informed that his mission is over.
Renard said: "I have a contract with the Saudi national team, and I will honor it until its end. If I am told to end my work, I will leave for another place. This is normal in the world of football, and it is not my decision."
The Saudi coach admitted his dissatisfaction with his team's performance in the Arab Cup, considering that the upcoming participation in the 2026 World Cup will be different in terms of preparation and ambitions.
Renard said during the pre-match press conference held today, Wednesday: "We realize that we did not succeed in qualifying for the final match of the Arab Cup."
He questioned the reasons behind the absence of titles for the Saudi national team since 2003, while emphasizing the necessity to double efforts in the upcoming phase.
The "Green Falcons" coach stressed that Saudi football is rich with many talents, pointing out that the next stage requires greater effort to regain championships and achieve the desired results.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 5
Hervé Renard
👤 Person_MaleCoach of the Saudi national football team
Saudi national team
🏛️ OrganizationSaudi Arabia national football team
United Arab Emirates
📍 Location_CountryUnited Arab Emirates national football team
Arab Cup
EventArab Cup football tournament held in Doha
Doha
📍 Location_CityHost city of the Arab Cup tournament
NOTABLE QUOTES 2
"I have a contract with the Saudi national team, and I will honor it until its end. If I am told to end my work, I will leave for another place. This is normal in the world of football, and it is not my decision."
Context: Statements before the third-place playoff match in the Arab Cup
"We realize that we did not succeed in qualifying for the final match of the Arab Cup."
Context: Statements during the pre-match press conference