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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick gives his opinion on Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid exit

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has suggested that a loss of trust from Real Madrid’s hierarchy led to Xabi Alonso’s exit, while praising the Spaniard as a top-class manager.

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• Thu - 15 Jan 2026

Former Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante linked with comeback to Europe

N’Golo Kante could be set for a return to European football, with reports linking the former Chelsea midfielder to Turkish giants Fenerbahce as his Al-Ittihad contract nears its end.

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• Thu - 15 Jan 2026

11 Real Madrid stars missing as Arbeloa faces crisis debut after Alonso's shock

11 Real Madrid stars missing ft Mbappe, Courtois, Bellingham, and more as Alvaro Arbeloa debuts in the next game following Xabi Alonso’s exit.

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• Wed - 14 Jan 2026

Real Madrid star hits back on Alonso rift claims for 'Damaging Misinformation'

Real Madrid star has issued a furious response to claims of a rift with former head coach Xabi Alonso. The Spaniard recently departed from the club in a shocking move.

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• Wed - 14 Jan 2026

Barcelona hold talks with Manchester United for permanent Marcus Rashford deal

Barcelona have reopened talks with Manchester United over Marcus Rashford, pushing for a reduced fee as they eye a permanent move without triggering the €30 million option.

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• Wed - 14 Jan 2026

Kylian Mbappe among SIX Real Madrid players absent from training

Kylian Mbappé missed Real Madrid training along with several first-team stars ahead of the Copa del Rey clash with Albacete, as Álvaro Arbeloa began his interim reign.

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• Wed - 14 Jan 2026

Al-Hilal mock Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr with social media post after 3-1 win

Al-Hilal rubbed salt into Al-Nassr’s wounds with a viral social media jab after overturning a Ronaldo-led first-half deficit to win the Riyadh derby 3-1.

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• Wed - 14 Jan 2026

Arteta drops major injury UPDATE on four Arsenal players ahead of Chelsea clash

Mikel Arteta confirmed key injury updates ahead of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea, with William Saliba and Leandro Trossard in contention while two others remain sidelined.

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• Wed - 14 Jan 2026

Barcelona delete João Cancelo re-signing announcement soon after going official

Barcelona briefly announced João Cancelo’s loan return before deleting all posts, with reports revealing missing paperwork delayed the official confirmation.

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• Wed - 14 Jan 2026

Siraj blasts Alonso for subbing Vinicius in Supercopa defeat to Barca

Mohammed Siraj has slammed Xabi Alonso for subbing off Vinicius Jr as Real Madrid lost the Supercopa title to arch-rivals FC Barcelona.

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• Tue - 13 Jan 2026

Jürgen Klopp’s message to Real Madrid over vacancy after Xabi Alonso's sacking

Former Liverpool headcoach Jurgen Klopp has sent a clear message to Real Madrid over the vacancy after Xabi Alonso’s sacking

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• Tue - 13 Jan 2026

UFC icon Khabib calls out Real Madrid for firing head coach Xabi Alonso

UFC icon Khabib has criticised Real Madrid for firing head coach Xabi Alonso following Los Blancos’ 2-3 loss to Barcelona in the Supercopa.

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• Tue - 13 Jan 2026

Joan Laporta LAMBASTS Kylian Mbappe for refusing guard of honour to Barcelona

Barcelona president Joan Laporta criticised Kylian Mbappé for refusing a guard of honour after Barça’s Spanish Super Cup win over Real Madrid.

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• Tue - 13 Jan 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo on the verge of creating HISTORY, set to become first...

Cristiano Ronaldo is one goal away from becoming Al-Nassr’s most prolific foreign scorer ahead of their Saudi Pro League showdown with Al-Hilal.

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• Tue - 13 Jan 2026

Rosenior drops fitness update on Palmer and Reece ahead of Chelsea vs Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior confirmed that Cole Palmer and Reece James will face late fitness tests ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final clash against Arsenal.

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• Tue - 13 Jan 2026

Real Madrid fire Xabi Alonso after loss in Supercopa de Espana final to Barcelona

Real Madrid have sacked their boss, Xabi Alonso, following the team's Super Copa de Espana loss against Barcelona on Sunday, January 11.

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• Mon - 12 Jan 2026

Bruno and Maguire react after Marcus Rashford celebrates first title with Barca

Marcus Rashford lifted his first trophy with Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, earning warm congratulations from Manchester United teammates Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire.

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• Mon - 12 Jan 2026

Simeone apologises to Vinicius and Perez over Supercopa drama

Diego Simeone has apologised to Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr and president Florentino Perez over the Supercopa clash. Here is what the Atletico Madrid manager has said.

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• Mon - 12 Jan 2026

Man Utd’s potential interim manager Michael Carrick has Ronaldo’s approval

Manchester United’s next potential interim manager, Michael Carrick, already has Cristiano Ronaldo’s approval. The Englishman has emerged favourite for the club’s manager job.

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• Mon - 12 Jan 2026

Man Utd releases statement as Bruno Fernandes’ account hacked after FA Cup exit

Bruno Fernandes’ account was hacked after Manchester United’s FA Cup exit. Club releases statement after their 1-2 loss against Brighton.

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• Mon - 12 Jan 2026