'Humble' N'Golo Kante praised as ex-Chelsea star cleans up scarves after Al-Ittihad fans tossed them on the pitch in Jeddah derby - while his team-mates stood and watched!
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Humble' N'Golo Kante praised as ex-Chelsea star cleans up scarves after Al-Ittihad fans tossed them on the pitch in Jeddah derby - while his team-mates stood and watched!

Daily Mail  

N'Golo Kante has once again been hailed for his humility after cleaning up the pitch during a Saudi Pro League match - while his team-mates stood by and watched. The Al-Ittihad star was clearing up scarves that his own supporters had tossed on the pitch as a delaying tactic while they led Al-Ahli 1-0 in the Jeddah derby. Kante's team-mates stopped for a drinks break while the former Chelsea star diligently collected the scarves and returned them to the sidelines in a huge pile. Fans have praised N'Golo Kante after he cleaned up the pitch during the Jeddah derby The Al-Ittihad star cleared scarves and flags off the pitch while his team-mates had a break Fabinho also helped to dispose of litter which fans had tossed on to the pitch as Al-Ittihad tried to hold on to a 1-0 lead over Al-Ahli 'Wow, N'Golo Kante is so humble,' wrote one fan on X.

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West Ham 'in talks to bring N'Golo Kante back from Saudi Arabia for £20m'... with new boss Julen Lopetegui a 'long-term admirer' of former Chelsea star
8 months ago

West Ham 'in talks to bring N'Golo Kante back from Saudi Arabia for £20m'... with new boss Julen Lopetegui a 'long-term admirer' of former Chelsea star

Daily Mail  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Chelsea exodus continues as Edouard Mendy joins Saudi side Al-Ahli
1 year, 8 months ago

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The Hindu  

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N'Golo Kante criticises 'rumours and lies' in farewell letter after Al-Ittihad move
1 year, 8 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Chelsea pay tribute to 'club legend' N'Golo Kante as he leaves the club to move to Saudi Arabia
1 year, 8 months ago

Chelsea pay tribute to 'club legend' N'Golo Kante as he leaves the club to move to Saudi Arabia

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have paid an emotional tribute to N'Golo Kante after the midfielder completed his move to Al-Ittihad. During his time at the club, Kante won the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup, and Chelsea hailed him as a 'club legend' in their farewell statement. We wish him well as he embarks on the next chapter in his …

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Firstpost  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Kante joins Benzema at Al-Ittihad on three-year deal, leaves Chelsea
1 year, 8 months ago

Kante joins Benzema at Al-Ittihad on three-year deal, leaves Chelsea

The Hindu  

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Kante joins Benzema at Al-Ittihad on 3-year deal as Saudi Arabia entices another star player
1 year, 8 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Al-Ittihad confirm signing of free agent N'Golo Kante as the French midfielder leaves Chelsea
1 year, 8 months ago

Al-Ittihad confirm signing of free agent N'Golo Kante as the French midfielder leaves Chelsea

Daily Mail  

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 9 months ago

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India TV News  

N’Golo Kante, the humble star close to winning it all Humble to the end, Kante moved a step closer to winning everything there is to win in football by adding the Champions League with Chelsea on Saturday. Humble to the end, Kante moved a step closer to winning everything there is to win in football by adding the Champions League …

Kante voted England's player of year; Beckham also honored
7 years, 10 months ago

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China Daily  

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7 years, 10 months ago

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China Daily  

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