Former Chelsea and Leicester City star N'Golo Kante was sent off during an Asian Champions League game.

The French World Cup winner players for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad since the summer.

Kante's team were 2-0 down to Al-Hilal, who are one of the competition favorites, when the 32-year-old got a red.

He was given his marching orders in the 66th minute of the game after a VAR check.

Kante never received a red card as a Premier League player, despite his reputation as a tough tackler.

He will be hoping to bounce back in the coming games for Al-Ittihad, who are in fifth place with 37 points in their domestic league this term.