Nantes brings back coach Antoine Kombouaré amid relegation fight in French league


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NANTES, France — Struggling club Nantes has appointed Antoine Kombouaré, as his new coach with the mission of avoiding relegation for one of France's most storied sides. Kombouaré returns to Nantes after a previous coaching stint ended in bitter disappointment. He replaces Jocelyn Gourvennec. The eight-time French champion are 16th in the French league standings just two points above the relegation zone. The club slumped to a third straight league loss over the weekend, a defeat that sealed Gourvennec's fate.

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