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Real Madrid ushers in the Alonso era: 'Everyone knew what your destiny would be'
Xabi Alonso was unveiled as the new head coach of Real Madrid on Monday afternoon. For the Spaniard, it marks a return to the club where he played between 2009 and 2014 and also worked as a youth coach. Alonso succeeds Carlo Ancelotti at the helm of Los Blancos.
Lamine Yamal delights Zinedine Zidane: 'I've never seen anything like it'
Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has received glowing praise from Zinedine Zidane, who says he’s “never seen anything like it.” The French legend calls Yamal a role model for all young players, while also addressing his own coaching future and the possibility of managing France.
The battle for (one last) dance with Ronaldo (40): suitors are lining up
It strongly appears that Cristiano Ronaldo (40) is set to leave Al-Nassr, but the Portuguese star doesn’t seem to be thinking about retirement just yet, as revealed in a post on Instagram. The question now is where the story of the goal machine from Madeira, in search of the fountain of eternal youth, will continue after his years in Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid promotes another former player to lead the reserve team
Real Madrid has announced that club icon Álvaro Arbeloa will be the new head coach of Real Madrid Castilla, the club's reserve team. Arbeloa succeeds Raúl, whose departure from the club was confirmed on Tuesday.
Return finally in sight for unlucky Schuurs after a year and a half out
Perr Schuurs expects to finally make his return for Torino at the start of next season. The 25-year-old defender has been sidelined for over a year and a half due to a serious cruciate ligament injury.
Antony bursts into tears as he talks about dark days at Man Utd
Antony looks back on his dark days at Manchester United with little joy. On loan at Real Betis, he has managed to climb out of that low point, and now awaits the Conference League final on Wednesday. Ahead of the clash with Chelsea, he reflected on that difficult period.
Salah on his future: 'I can play until I'm 40'
Mohamed Salah is nowhere near considering retirement. The Egyptian expects to keep playing until he's 40 and doesn’t rule out a move to Saudi Arabia after his time at Liverpool.
Man Utd squad boards plane to Malaysia just hours after final match
The Manchester United squad boarded a plane to Malaysia immediately after their final Premier League match of the season. From there, the club will embark on a tour of Asia, playing two friendly matches to generate revenue and increase brand recognition.
Sandro Wagner to take charge of Augsburg after the Nations League
Sandro Wagner has signed a three-year deal to become head coach of FC Augsburg after Germany’s Nations League campaign. The former striker brings modern ideas, coaching success at Unterhaching, and experience with the national team to the Bundesliga side.
Napoli chairman gives next hint about Conte’s future during title celebration
Everything points to Napoli and Antonio Conte parting ways again after just one season. Chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis seemed to bid farewell to the successful coach during his speech at Monday night’s title celebration, suggesting he will leave through the front door.