6 h. ago Xabi Alonso relishes value of Valverde – with idol Gerrard his role model

Real Madrid head coach likens unfettered midfielder to former Liverpool teammate after Club World Cup heroicsFede Valverde once said that he could spend all day watching Steven Gerrard play; his coach sometimes feels like he still is, and no one is better placed to see it or make it so. Xabi Alonso had been in charge at Real Madrid for just two games when he said that the Uruguayan reminded him of his former partner in the Liverpool midfield. “ I haven’t seen many players with his physical performance,” he said. “I’m very happy to be coaching him. Every manager would like a Valverde on the team.”Coming from Alonso, it was quite the compliment. There was always something special between him and the Liverpool captain. Gerrard described the Spaniard as “pure quality, a class act on the pitch and a gentlemen off it,” and was “devastated” at his departure, writing: “I missed you every day from the moment you left.” Alonso said that Gerrard was the better player, the man with whom he won ...

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26 h. ago Liverpool's new goalkeeping coach was so bad he was branded club's worst

Xavi Valero has returned to Liverpool as head goalkeeper coach after spells with Inter Milan, Real Madrid and West Ham, but his playing days weren't quite as prosperous

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30 h. ago Arsenal given encouragement on £70m Real Madrid transfer to solve problem position

Arsenal are looking to bolster their squad this summer with Mikel Arteta aware that his side are in 'Win Now' territory and sporting director Andrea Berta looking to beef up an attack that faltered in a 2024-25 season that was another case of so near, and yet so far

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31 h. ago Jude Bellingham heartbreakingly denied reunion with brother Jobe at Club World Cup

Both Jude and Jobe Bellingham are playing at the Club World Cup for Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund respectively but the two will not meet despite the club’s playing each other in the next round

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34 h. ago 10 Juventus stars make same demand vs Real Madrid to perfectly sum up FIFA Club World Cup

Juventus were beaten by Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup but the conditions were again the main talking point after 10 players from the Italian side asked to come off during the game in Miami

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34 h. ago Why Jude Bellingham won’t face brother Jobe in Club World Cup quarter

Jobe’s Borussia Dortmund have set up a clash with Jude’s Real Madrid at the tournament - but the brothers will have to wait to meet

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35 h. ago Borussia Dortmund hold off Monterrey fightback to set up Real Madrid quarter

Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Monterrey: Serhou Guirassy’s double fired the German side into the last eight

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43 h. ago Mbappe makes Club World Cup debut as Frenchman’s return provides boost for Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid

The 26-year-old was energetic on his return, linking well with Vini Jr in Xabi Alonso’s new-look side

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43 h. ago Goncalo Garcia gives Real Madrid edge in Club World Cup victory over Juventus

Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus: Los Blancos are still on course to win Fifa’s revamped tournament

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43 h. ago Gonzalo García downs Juventus to send Real Madrid to Club World Cup quarters

Last 16: Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus (G García 54)Mbappé makes first appearance of tournamentKylian Mbappé at last made his debut at the Club World Cup, coming on to face Juventus two weeks and four games after he was hospitalised with a stomach virus that saw him lose five kilos. But while the Hard Rock Stadium chanted his name, cheered as he made his way to the halfway line and stood as one to hand him an ovation when he came on, the excitement overflowing, it was the kid for whom Rita Hayworth is family but many of them had not heard of a month ago who took Real Madrid into the quarter-final.The best competitions always have a revelation; here, it is the 21-year-old Gonzalo García. He scored his third goal in the US, a superb thumping header doing what no one else could over 90 minutes here, and beating the Juventus keeper, Michele Di Gregorio. A family of rugby players, bullfighters, and perhaps the most famous actress there ever was – his grandfather was Rita’s cousin – has a foot...

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43 h. ago Real Madrid vs Juventus LIVE: Club World Cup result, latest updates and reaction as Bianconeri knocked out

The Bianconeri are hoping to pull off a mighty upset

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44 h. ago Real Madrid vs Juventus player ratings: Valverde impresses for Madrid during valiant Di Gregorio performance

Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus: Xabi Alonso’s men put in a professional performance to see off the Serie A side

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44 h. ago Real Madrid vs Juventus live: Reaction from Club World Cup tie as Madrid secure quarter

Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus: Los Blancos book quarter-final spot with composed display in Miami

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45 h. ago Real Madrid vs Juventus live: Scores and updates from Club World Cup tie as Garcia opens scoring

Los Blancos face the Old Lady with the winner potentially facing Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-final

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45 h. ago Real Madrid vs Juventus LIVE: Club World Cup match stream, latest score and goal updates

The Bianconeri are hoping to pull off a mighty upset

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46 h. ago Real Madrid vs Juventus live: Scores and updates from Club World Cup last

Los Blancos face the Old Lady with the winner potentially facing Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-final

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48 h. ago Real Madrid vs Juventus LIVE: Club World Cup match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

The Bianconeri are hoping to pull off a mighty upset

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50 h. ago Transfer latest: Arteta hails £5m Arrizabalaga, West Ham push for Slavia defender Diouf

Arsenal manager says signing from Chelsea a perfect fitHammers face battle to get left-back rated at about £20mMikel Arteta has said Arsenal will benefit from Kepa Arrizabalaga’s experience and “real hunger to win” after the world’s most expensive goalkeeper completed a £5m transfer from Chelsea.Arrizabalaga leaves Chelsea seven years after joining for £72m from Athletic Bilbao and will compete at Arsenal with his Spanish compatriot David Raya. After falling out of favour at Stamford Bridge Arrizabalaga has spent the past two seasons on loan, at Real Madrid and then Bournemouth. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey Club World Cup prediction, betting preview, odds and tips

Dortmund and Monterrey remain unbeaten in the Club World Cup as both sides go head-to-head for the last quarter-final spot

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54 h. ago Real Madrid vs Juventus Club World Cup prediction, betting preview, odds and tips

With Inter Milan and Man City slipping up, both sides will be keen to secure a place in the next round of the Club World Cup

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