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Real Madrid Set Clear Target for Alvaro Arbeloa to Keep His Job—Report

Los Blancos are still alive in both La Liga and the Champions League this season after winning nothing in 2024–25.

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Jose Mourinho’s Record vs. Real Madrid

The manager dubbed ‘The Special One’ can’t say the same about his record.

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Ten Permanent Managers Man Utd Could Target in Summer

All eyes will be on Manchester United’s next appointment this summer.

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‘Work Underway’— Zinedine Zidane Closes on Return to Management

The former midfielder is expected to be back on the touchline later this year.

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Two Ex-Premier League Bosses ‘Lead Race’ to Take Over Real Madrid This Summer

The Spanish giants are exploring all options for the 2026–27 season.

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Zinedine Zidane Reveals Secrets to Managing Real Madrid—Which Xabi Alonso Never Learned

Only Zidane, Carlo Ancelotti and José Mourinho have reached a landmark figure of games in the 21st century.

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Real Madrid Put Full Trust in Alvaro Arbeloa With Unexpected New Deal—Report

The club terminated Xabi Alonso’s three-year contract just seven months into his stint at the Bernabéu.

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Who will be Real Madrid’s next manager? Jurgen Klopp and six other candidates to replace Xabi Alonso

Alvaro Arbeloa has been named as Alonso’s initial successor but Real Madrid could yet seek a long-term replacement

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Real Madrid’s Shortest Manager Reigns Under Florentino Perez

Job security has never been guaranteed for managers during Florentino Perez’s tenure as Real Madrid president.

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Xabi Alonso Discovered Real Madrid Is the Impossible Job for All But Two People

With just 34 games under his belt, the Spaniard’s time at the Bernabéu has come to an abrupt end. But given that’s only the eighth shortest tenure of Florentino Pérez’s presidency, it should perhaps be no surprise at all.

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Algeria 0-2 Nigeria: Victor Osimhen delivers statement performance as Super Eagles soar into AFCON semi-final

Super Eagles score twice in second half to ensure controversial goal-line clearance doesn’t dominate the headlines

Evening Standard

DRC boss Desabre says Algeria clash offers chance to show squad's progress

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) head coach Sebastian Desabre urged his players to show the extent of their experience and tactical development during Tuesday night's clash against Algeria in the last-16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Radio France Internationale

‘Scholesy was a phenomenal footballer and when people of Zidane’s ilk say things like that about you, it’s not just some s**t player, is it?’ Nicky Butt on Zidane’s Paul Scholes compliment

The former Juventus and Real Madrid icon was a huge admirer of the ex-Manchester United midfielder

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Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon: Amad Diallo on target again as heavyweight AFCON showdown ends all square

Heavyweight AFCON clash lives up to all the pre-match hype as points are shared in

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Xabi Alonso Given Real Madrid Reality Check by Legend

The Spaniard’s under the pump at the Bernabéu and will continue to be for weeks to come.

Radio France Internationale

Five things we learned on Day 4: The Zidanes come to support their man

Cheers went around the stadium in Rabat every time the image of Zinedine Zidane flashed up on the big screen. And why not? Zidane, whose parents went to France from Algeria, is an international treasure. And he was watching his boy play football. Nice touch.

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The Best FIFA Football Awards: Full List of Past Winners

There are an array of individual prizes on offer at the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony.

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Potential Xabi Alonso Replacement Gives Telling One-Word Response to Real Madrid Links

Alonso is fighting to keep his job at the biggest club in the world.

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Five Potential Xabi Alonso Replacements at Real Madrid—Ranked

The manager is under immense pressure amid a nightmare run of form for Los Blancos.

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Xabi Alonso Discovering Real Madrid Is the Impossible Job for All But Two People

Of the 19 managers Real Madrid have employed in the 21st century, only two have mastered the art of coaxing as much as coaching which this unique club demands.

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Transfer Rumors: Liverpool Target Shocking Winter Addition, Rodrygo Mulls Real Madrid Exit

Vitinha, Antoine Semenyo, Harry Kane, Nico Paz, Conor Gallagher, Zinedine Zidane and more feature in the gossip.

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Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Bid for £100 Million Midfielder; Real Madrid Legend Eyes Alonso Job

Rodrygo, Erling Haaland, Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton, Conor Gallagher and more feature in the gossip.

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Zinedine Zidane in line for stunning return to Real Madrid, as dressing room uncertainty grows under Xabi Alonso: report

Zinedine Zidane has been linked with a return to Real Madrid with new boss Xabi Alonso under internal pressure

Evening Standard

Zinedine Zidane teases long-awaited managerial return 'soon' amid links to France job

Didier Deschamps’ days with Les Bleus are numbered

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