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Xabi Alonso

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Perez held private talks with Bellingham and four players after Alonso sacking — Assets.goal.com

Perez held private talks with Bellingham and four players after Alonso sacking

According to Cadena SER, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez reportedly held personal meetings with Jude Bellingham and four other players to demand an immediate change in attitude following the dismissal of Xabi Alonso. The report says Perez intervened after identifying a lack of intensity and self-demand. He is said to

FSG keep faith in Arne Slot after Liverpool held 1-1 by Burnley — Assets.goal.com

FSG keep faith in Arne Slot after Liverpool held 1-1 by Burnley

According to Goal, Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) continue to back manager Arne Slot despite a 1-1 home draw with Burnley that extended the Reds' winless run to four matches and left the defending champions 14 points behind league leaders Arsenal. Florian Wirtz put Liverpool ahead with his

Mourinho rejects soap-opera rumours of Real Madrid return — Assets.goal.com

Mourinho rejects soap-opera rumours of Real Madrid return

According to Goal, Jose Mourinho has responded to speculation he could return as Real Madrid manager, saying he is not interested. Mourinho, who won La Liga and the Copa del Rey in his previous spell at the club, told Sport TV: "Don't count on me for soap

Jurgen Klopp laughs off Real Madrid links as Alonso exits Bernabeu — Assets.goal.com

Jurgen Klopp laughs off Real Madrid links as Alonso exits Bernabeu

According to Goal, Jurgen Klopp laughed off a reporter’s cheeky remark linking him to Real Madrid as his name continues to be mentioned among candidates to succeed Xabi Alonso, who was sacked after less than eight months in charge. Klopp, 58, has been out of work since leaving Liverpool

Xabi Alonso's next job: ranked from unlikely to the obvious — Photobooth-api.onefootball.com

Xabi Alonso's next job: ranked from unlikely to the obvious

Onefootball reports Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid, a departure the piece links to the club’s approach to the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia and which immediately pushed him to the top of managerial wishlists; the article notes that, "by law, all reports about Alonso must from

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid as player power at the Bernabeu prevails — Assets.goal.com

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid as player power at the Bernabeu prevails

Goal reported that Xabi Alonso has departed as Real Madrid manager after Sunday's Supercopa de Espana loss to Barcelona, a campaign-ending image in which Alonso gestured for a guard of honour but Kylian Mbappe insisted his team follow his lead instead. Alonso arrived promising team-based, watchable football and

Bellingham denies claims he failed to back Xabi Alonso and lashes out at journalists — Assets.goal.com

Bellingham denies claims he failed to back Xabi Alonso and lashes out at journalists

Goal reports that Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has angrily rejected claims he did not support manager Xabi Alonso during Alonso's tenure at the club. Alonso parted company with Los Blancos in the wake of their Spanish Super Cup defeat to Barcelona after just eight months in charge,

Xabi Alonso sacked as Real Madrid manager after seven months — I.guim.co.uk

Xabi Alonso sacked as Real Madrid manager after seven months

Xabi Alonso has been dismissed as Real Madrid manager, the club said after a meeting at Valdebebas on Monday following his return from Saudi Arabia. The statement described him as a "legend" as a player but said he was no longer coach at Real Madrid. Alonso had been

Real Madrid sack Xabi Alonso and promote Alvaro Arbeloa — Assets.goal.com

Real Madrid sack Xabi Alonso and promote Alvaro Arbeloa

Goal reports Xabi Alonso was sacked on Monday afternoon and Real Madrid have promoted academy manager Alvaro Arbeloa to take charge. The article says Alonso arrived with a clear footballing vision but became the fall guy for a club described as subscribing to "Galacticismo," where players are often

Mbappé played through knee sprain to try to save Xabi Alonso's job — Assets.goal.com

Mbappé played through knee sprain to try to save Xabi Alonso's job

Goal reported that Kylian Mbappé defied medical advice and played through a knee sprain in Real Madrid’s Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona in an attempt to save Xabi Alonso’s job. According to L'Équipe, Mbappé was aware the Clasico in Saudi Arabia was effectively a

Xabi Alonso issues statement after Real Madrid dismissal — Assets.goal.com

Xabi Alonso issues statement after Real Madrid dismissal

Xabi Alonso has addressed his exit from Real Madrid after his tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu was brought to a premature end when he was dismissed following Sunday's 3-2 Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona, Goal reports. Alonso posted a heartfelt message on Instagram alongside an image

Vinícius, Valverde and Bellingham said to have struggled under Xabi Alonso — Assets.goal.com

Vinícius, Valverde and Bellingham said to have struggled under Xabi Alonso

Goal reports that, citing The Athletic, Vinícius Júnior, Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham faced challenges with Xabi Alonso’s tactical approach and coaching style, a factor cited after Real Madrid announced on Monday that Alonso was no longer head coach. Alonso had initially won 17 of his first 20 matches

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after seven months; Álvaro Arbeloa to take over — I.guim.co.uk

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after seven months; Álvaro Arbeloa to take over

Xabi Alonso has left his job as coach of Real Madrid, only seven months after arriving for his first day at the club’s Valdebebas training ground. A brief statement announced his departure “by mutual consent” on Monday evening after Madrid’s 3-2 defeat in the final of the Spanish

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after seven months as critics question his fit — Assets.goal.com

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after seven months as critics question his fit

According to Goal, Xabi Alonso has been bluntly told why he was never going to succeed as Real Madrid's manager following his sudden departure from the club. Alonso swapped Bayer Leverkusen for his former club last summer but was in charge for just over seven months, leaving less

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid by mutual consent after Super Cup loss — Assets.goal.com

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid by mutual consent after Super Cup loss

Goal reports Real Madrid announced on Jan 12, 2026 that manager Xabi Alonso has left the club by mutual consent following their Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The club said it had 'decided to end his time as first team coach', thanked

Real Madrid to back Xabi Alonso despite Supercopa Clasico loss — Assets.goal.com

Real Madrid to back Xabi Alonso despite Supercopa Clasico loss

Goal reports Real Madrid are prepared to be patient with manager Xabi Alonso despite a 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, a result that has intensified scrutiny of the former midfielder. Alonso returned to the Bernabeu in summer 2025 after succeeding Carlo Ancelotti and had earlier ended

Mbappe accused of urging Real not to give Barcelona guard of honour after Super Cup defeat — Assets.goal.com

Mbappe accused of urging Real not to give Barcelona guard of honour after Super Cup defeat

Goal reports Kylian Mbappe has been accused of ensuring Real Madrid did not give Barcelona a guard of honour after a 3-2 defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah. It is customary for the runners-up to pay homage, but Mbappe — who had returned to action after injury in

Real Madrid outclassed by Barcelona in 3-2 Spanish Super Cup final — Assets.goal.com

Real Madrid outclassed by Barcelona in 3-2 Spanish Super Cup final

Goal reports Real Madrid were outclassed by Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, losing 3-2 in a result that will increase pressure on manager Xabi Alonso. The match featured early struggles for Madrid, with mishaps from Rodrygo and errors from Raul Asencio as they failed to gain a foothold

Mbappe set to travel to Jeddah as Real Madrid prepare for Supercopa final — Assets.goal.com

Mbappe set to travel to Jeddah as Real Madrid prepare for Supercopa final

Goal reports Real Madrid have received a boost ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final as manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Kylian Mbappe is flying to Saudi Arabia. The French forward, who was left out of the semi-final against Atletico Madrid with a knee issue, has trained well and will travel