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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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												4 h. ago											Kylian Mbappe hospitalised with gastroenteritis after missing Club World Cup opener
												
													Mbappe has been hospitalised after missing Real Madrid’s Club World Cup opener through illness												
												
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												4 h. ago											Kylian Mbappe hospitalised at Club World Cup with Real Madrid star's tournament under threat
												
													Kylian Mbappe's participation at the Club World Cup is at risk after his club Real Madrid confirmed the superstar forward has been hospitalised with illness.												
												
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												5 h. ago											Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe hospitalised with gastroenteritis after missing Club World Cup opener
												
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												5 h. 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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												5 h. ago											'I've known Cristiano Ronaldo for years – I can't accept claim about Lionel Messi'
												
													Real Madrid icon Marcelo, who played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and faced Lionel Messi multiple times, has shared his thoughts on who is the greatest footballer of all time												
												
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												5 h. ago											Kylian Mbappe: Real Madrid striker hospitalised ahead of key Club World Cup clash
												
													The Frenchman was absent from Real’s Club World Cup opener												
												
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												5 h. ago											Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé in hospital with gastroenteritis at Club World Cup
												
													French player did not play in 1-1 draw against Al-HilalClub confirm Mbappé receiving treatment in hospitalKylian Mbappé has been admitted to hospital with acute gastroenteritis, Real Madrid have said. The forward missed the team’s opening game of the Club World Cup against Al-Hilal, which ended in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday.“Our player Kylian Mbappé is suffering from an acute case of gastroenteritis and has been admitted to hospital in order to undergo a series of tests and follow the appropriate course of treatment,” Madrid said in a statement. Continue reading...												
												
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												5 h. ago											Kylian Mbappe rushed to hospital as Real Madrid issue statement in Club World Cup turmoil
												
													Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalised with illness just hours after Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Hilal in their Club World Cup opener												
												
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												5 h. ago											Kylian Mbappe: Real Madrid striker hospitalised ahead of Club World Cup clash
												
													Kylian Mbappe’s Club World Cup campaign could end early after the Real Madrid striker was hospitalised with acute gastroenteritis.												
												
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												11 h. ago											Kylian Mbappe 'approved Liverpool transfer' before Man City stepped in and had final say
												
													Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe once gave the thumbs up for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool to land a player they had been chasing for years, only for Manchester City to swoop in and have the last word												
												
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												13 h. 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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												15 h. ago											Thursday’s briefing: Mudryk charged and Real held on Alexander
												
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												28 h. ago											Real Madrid vs Al Hilal Club World Cup prediction, betting preview, odds and tips
												
													Real Madrid face Al Hilal as both sides look to impress their new managers as Xabi Alonso starts his first match as Los Blancos boss and former Inter manager Simone Inzaghi begins life for the Saudi side												
												
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												29 h. ago											'I congratulated David Beckham on his knighthood – the jury's out on what he said to me'
												
													Sky Sports presenter Alex Aljoe was taken aback by Sir David Beckham's response to her Real Madrid question, as Micah Richards claims the former England international was "definitely lying"												
												
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												32 h. ago											Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer speak out about Trent Alexander
												
													Trent Alexander-Arnold made the bold decision to conduct his Real Madrid presentation speech entirely in Spanish, dividing opinion among Liverpool fans and pundits												
												
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												34 h. 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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												35 h. ago											Europeans may as well start learning Russian if Ukraine does not get more support, Kaja Kallas warns – Europe live
												
													EU foreign policy chief says Russia is a direct threat to Europe and has plan for long term aggressionMeanwhile, Russian president Vladimir Putin is set to take questions from international journalists on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Associated Press reported.Putin scheduled a roundtable session with senior news leaders of international news agencies, including the Associated Press.On Ukraine, the European Union is doing its part here too, not least because Ukraine is Europe’s first line of defence. We know that Russia responds to strength and nothing else.We have to do more for Ukraine, for our own security too.To quote my friend Nato secretary general Mark Rutte: if we don’t help Ukraine further, we should all start learning Russian. Continue reading...												
												
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												39 h. ago											A judge could advance Purdue Pharma's $7B opioid settlement after all 50 states back it
												
													A judge is being asked to clear the way for local governments and individual victims to vote on OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids												
												
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												53 h. ago											Viktor Gyokeres to Man United transfer twist as Real Madrid make decision after 'offer'
												
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												53 h. ago											Viktor Gyokeres 'transfer decision made' after Arsenal target 'goes on strike'
												
													Viktor Gyokeres has been offered to Real Madrid this summer, with the Swedish striker keen to leave Sporting Lisbon, but the La Liga side have turned him down												
												
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