39 h. ago By dragging the US into Iran, Trump risks giving Tehran the final showdown it wants

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards are experts at insurgency and may be relishing the prospect of conflict, says world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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8 d. ago What Matheus Cunha did for Brazil speaks volumes for Man United after Wolves transfer

Manchester United summer signing Matheus Cunha was in fine form as he inspired a first win for Carlo Ancelotti

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8 d. ago Brazil clinch World Cup spot as Carlo Ancelotti enjoys home debut in charge

The win lifts Brazil to third in South American qualifying, joining Ecuador on 25 points.

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1 week ago Georgia Harrison lands MBE while ex Stephen Bear moves to Brazil with teen girlfriend

Love Island star Georgia Harrison is set to be awarded an MBE as part of the King's Birthday Honours list next week for her campaigning efforts tacking violence against women

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3 w. ago Davide Ancelotti to Rangers trajectory changed by one word from Carlo as alternative destination 'revealed'

Ancelotti Jr is the leading candidate for the vacant Ibrox hot seat with Russell Martin also in the picture

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3 w. ago Carlo Ancelotti lands in Brazil relishing prospect of ending World Cup drought

New Seleção springs surprise with Casemiro recall and sets sights on reviving Vinícius Júnior’s international careerOne of the best coaches in history working with the best national team in the world. This is how Carlo Ancelotti was introduced as new head coach of the Brazil national team. Despite having worked for the biggest clubs in the world, the Italian did not hide his joy at the new challenge of leading the Seleção in their hunt for a sixth World Cup title.“It is an honour to lead the best national team in the world. I have a great mission, so that Brazil can be champions again. I have always had a very special connection with Brazil. The reception yesterday was incredible,” Ancelotti said. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Carlo Ancelotti makes ruthless early Brazil calls as Neymar axed but Man Utd flop in

Brazil have recently appointed Carlo Ancelotti and the ex-Real Madrid boss has overlooked Neymar in his first squad but has recalled Casemiro and Antony ahead of his first outings

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3 w. ago Xabi Alonso reveals Jude Bellingham plan at Real Madrid unveiling

Jude Bellingham is set to be a crucial player for Xabi Alonso after the former Liverpool star left Bayer Leverkusen to take the hotseat at Real Madrid as Carlo Ancelotti's successor

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3 w. ago Davide Ancelotti to Rangers path cleared as Carlo reveals 'negotiations' stopped him joining Brazil adventure

Carlo told the Brazilian media his son won't be joining him for Brazil's upcoming games

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3 w. ago Xabi Alonso sets out plan to make Real Madrid players ‘flourish’ in new era

‘I want players to play where they are most comfortable’Manager reveals plans for Jude Bellingham’s midfield roleThe way Xabi Alonso told it, two things have to happen for someone to become Real Madrid coach: “First they have to want you, then you have to want to and the latter normally does happen,” he said. So there he was at Valdebebas on a Monday afternoon in a classic dark suit and his first day in a new job – just 24 hours – or so he claimed – after he was told it was his.Alonso’s appointment has been an open secret for weeks but Real had waited until the day before the end of the season to announce the departure of Carlo Ancelotti and until the day after to announce the arrival of his successor. The following morning, there he was, keen to keep up the illusion. Alonso had been able to watch and analyse Real’s games, which must have taken some time, yet asked when he found out, he said: “Yesterday, when I saw the statement. It was evident then. How could I not find out?” Conti...

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3 w. ago Davide Ancelotti 'accompanies' Carlo to Brazil amid Rangers wait as 49ers £120m transfer kitty promise resurfaces

The race for the Ibrox hot seat appears to have taken another twist

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3 w. ago Xabi Alonso pays tribute to predecessor Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid unveiling

The Spanish giants confirmed the appointment of their former midfielder on a three-year contract on Sunday.

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3 w. ago Xabi Alonso appointed Real Madrid manager ahead of Club World Cup

Alonso left Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season having led the club to a first ever Bundesliga title

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3 w. ago Real Madrid announce Xabi Alonso as new manager to confirm football's worst

Real Madrid have announced that Xabi Alonso is taking charge at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club's new manager, following the departure of legendary Italian Carlo Ancelotti

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3 w. ago Xabi Alonso, ‘one of the greatest legends of Real Madrid’, appointed as head coach

Former player at Spanish giants signs three-year contractLeverkusen head coach will join Spanish giants on 1 JuneXabi Alonso has been appointed as Real Madrid’s new manager on a three-year contract. The Spaniard and former Madrid midfielder, who announced he was leaving Bayer Leverkusen earlier this month, will replace Carlo Ancelotti, who is becoming Brazil’s first foreign head coach.Ancelotti led Madrid to a farewell 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday and Alonso will now take over in time for the Club World Cup, which begins next month. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Carlo Ancelotti breaks silence on 'new chapter' with Brazil after Real Madrid exit is confirmed

The legendary Italian will start work as Brazil manager from Monday

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3 w. ago Carlo Ancelotti on possible Real Madrid return as Italian departs Spanish giants

The former Bayern Munich, AC Milan and Chelsea boss is one of the greatest football mangers of his generation

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3 w. ago Carlo Ancelotti bows out at Real Madrid: ‘I don’t regret a thing. I’ve had a good time’

Winner of four Champions Leagues over two spells, club’s most successful manager will for ever be adored by fansSometimes things don’t go the way they were planned, they go better. The call that ended with Carlo Ancelotti back at Real Madrid started as something completely different. It was August 2021, he was manager at Everton and he had phoned to ask Madrid’s chief executive José Ángel Sánchez about borrowing players but talk turned to their search for a coach. Zinedine Zidane had walked out again, dropping a letter bomb on the way, and Ancelotti wondered whether they had found anyone yet. Madrid were struggling and Sánchez said no, we’re still looking. Which is when the Italian replied that they needed the best and luckily they were already talking to him. “Or have you forgotten about 2014?” he said.It was classic Carlo. Gently done, an idea cleverly slipped in as if it were not an idea at all, just a throwaway line, another true word said in jest. And like so much of what he do...

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3 w. ago Real Madrid confirm Carlo Ancelotti exit with official statement as Xabi Alonso appointment draws closer

The legendary Italian already has his next job lined up as Real Madrid exit is confirmed

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3 w. ago Xabi Alonso poised for Real Madrid job after club confirm Carlo Ancelotti’s exit

Madrid president Pérez praises Ancelotti’s work Ancelotti already announced as new Brazil coachReal Madrid have finally announced that Carlo Ancelotti will not continue at the Santiago Bernabéu after the Brazilian Football Confederation announced him (CBF) as their new coach. He will be replaced by Xabi Alonso. The former Bayer Leverkusen manager, who publicly revealed that he would not be continuing in Germany last Friday, will formally begin on 1 June in time for the Club World Cup, while Ancelotti joins Brazil on 26 June, the day after the end of the Spanish league season.An agreement to bring Alonso to the Bernabéu was made after Madrid were defeated by Arsenal in the Champions League, although he had long been identified as the replacement for Ancelotti, who departs as the most successful coach in the club’s history having won 15 trophies, including three Champions Leagues, two league titles and two Copa del Reys over two spells in charge. Continue reading...

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