6 h. ago Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso reveals FIFA investigating alleged racist abuse aimed at Antonio Rudiger

Referee activated anti-racism protocols in the closing stages of the match

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14 h. ago Real Madrid edge closer to Club World Cup knockout rounds after impressive victory over Pachuca

Real Madrid 3-1 Pachuca: Xabi Alonso’s side went down to 10 men but pulled off an superb victory in Group H

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15 h. ago Real Madrid vs Pachuca live: Club World Cup result and reaction as 10

Real Madrid 3-1 Pachuca: Xabi Alonso’s men keep themselves in the hunt for a knockout round spot with first win of group stages

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26 h. ago Xabi Alonso delivers Real Madrid warning after suffering first disappointment

New Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has called for patience after he replaced Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu, with the former Bayer Leverkusen boss returning to a club he spent six years at as a player

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3 d. ago Real Madrid's Martin Zubimendi transfer meeting ahead of Arsenal hijack

Arsenal expect to add Martin Zubimendi to their squad this summer but the Spain and Real Sociedad midfielder has also been eyed up by Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso

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4 d. ago Xabi Alonso sends Arsenal transfer message over £67m Real Madrid star

Arsenal have been heavily linked with Rodrygo but Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has hinted that the Brazil international is poised to stay in the Spanish capital

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5 d. ago Arsenal sent fresh Rodrygo transfer message as Xabi Alonso issues fresh update on Real Madrid star

Gunners have been linked with a big-money move for Brazilian winger

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1 week ago The Real Madrid question Xabi Alonso must solve ahead of Club World Cup

Real Madrid have always been driven by star players - can Alonso break the cycle by imposing a tactical ideology to take the club into a new era?

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2 w. ago France opens terror case after Tunisian hairdresser shot dead in ‘racist act’

Inquiry is first since anti-terrorism prosecution unit set up to investigate potential links of crime to ultra-rightFrench prosecutors have opened a terrorism investigation after a man in the south of France, who they say posted racist videos online, allegedly shot dead his Tunisian neighbour.Hichem Miraoui, 45, a Tunisian hairdresser who lived in the village of Puget-sur-Argents, near the Mediterranean town of Fréjus, was shot five times near his home late on Saturday and died at the scene. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Xabi Alonso: Real Madrid need spectacular Rodrygo amid transfer links to Arsenal

Real Madrid winger is rumoured to be an ambitious summer transfer target for the Gunners

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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 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 Xabi Alonso breaks silence on Rodrygo's future in transfer message to Manchester United

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has delivered a firm message on the future of Rodrygo amid speculation linking the Brazilian with a move to Manchester United this summer

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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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4 w. ago Erik ten Hag secures first job since Manchester United exit as he takes charge at Bayer Leverkusen

Ten Hag replaces new Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso in the Leverkusen dugout

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4 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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4 w. ago Real Madrid confirm Xabi Alonso as their new head coach on a three

BREAKING NEWS: Real Madrid have officially confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager in a club statement posted on Sunday morning.

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4 w. ago Premier League reaches final day; Real Madrid appoint Xabi Alonso – matchday live

Arsenal’s WCL glory | Sunderland up | Dons win CupLive scores | Fixtures | Tables | And get in touch“Every team from Newcastle in fourth down to Crystal Palace in 12th have had games they will remember fondly and would be more than worthy English representatives in European competition next season.”Jonathan Wilson on the Premier League’s burgeoning middle class: Continue reading...

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4 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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4 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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