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Xabi Alonso Discovered Real Madrid Is the Impossible Job for All But Two People

With just 34 games under his belt, the Spaniard’s time at the Bernabéu has come to an abrupt end. But given that’s only the eighth shortest tenure of Florentino Pérez’s presidency, it should perhaps be no surprise at all.

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Algeria 0-2 Nigeria: Victor Osimhen delivers statement performance as Super Eagles soar into AFCON semi-final

Super Eagles score twice in second half to ensure controversial goal-line clearance doesn’t dominate the headlines

Evening Standard

DRC boss Desabre says Algeria clash offers chance to show squad's progress

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) head coach Sebastian Desabre urged his players to show the extent of their experience and tactical development during Tuesday night's clash against Algeria in the last-16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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‘Scholesy was a phenomenal footballer and when people of Zidane’s ilk say things like that about you, it’s not just some s**t player, is it?’ Nicky Butt on Zidane’s Paul Scholes compliment

The former Juventus and Real Madrid icon was a huge admirer of the ex-Manchester United midfielder

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Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon: Amad Diallo on target again as heavyweight AFCON showdown ends all square

Heavyweight AFCON clash lives up to all the pre-match hype as points are shared in

Evening Standard

Xabi Alonso Given Real Madrid Reality Check by Legend

The Spaniard’s under the pump at the Bernabéu and will continue to be for weeks to come.

Sports Illustrated

Five things we learned on Day 4: The Zidanes come to support their man

Cheers went around the stadium in Rabat every time the image of Zinedine Zidane flashed up on the big screen. And why not? Zidane, whose parents went to France from Algeria, is an international treasure. And he was watching his boy play football. Nice touch.

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The Best FIFA Football Awards: Full List of Past Winners

There are an array of individual prizes on offer at the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony.

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Potential Xabi Alonso Replacement Gives Telling One-Word Response to Real Madrid Links

Alonso is fighting to keep his job at the biggest club in the world.

Sports Illustrated

Five Potential Xabi Alonso Replacements at Real Madrid—Ranked

The manager is under immense pressure amid a nightmare run of form for Los Blancos.

Sports Illustrated

Xabi Alonso Discovering Real Madrid Is the Impossible Job for All But Two People

Of the 19 managers Real Madrid have employed in the 21st century, only two have mastered the art of coaxing as much as coaching which this unique club demands.

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Transfer Rumors: Liverpool Target Shocking Winter Addition, Rodrygo Mulls Real Madrid Exit

Vitinha, Antoine Semenyo, Harry Kane, Nico Paz, Conor Gallagher, Zinedine Zidane and more feature in the gossip.

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Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Bid for £100 Million Midfielder; Real Madrid Legend Eyes Alonso Job

Rodrygo, Erling Haaland, Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton, Conor Gallagher and more feature in the gossip.

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Zinedine Zidane in line for stunning return to Real Madrid, as dressing room uncertainty grows under Xabi Alonso: report

Zinedine Zidane has been linked with a return to Real Madrid with new boss Xabi Alonso under internal pressure

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Zinedine Zidane teases long-awaited managerial return 'soon' amid links to France job

Didier Deschamps’ days with Les Bleus are numbered

Operation Sports

The Best And Worst Icons In EA FC 26 Ultimate Team, Ranked

Can you guess the top three?

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The Best Real Madrid Quiz Questions

What’s better than a good old-fashioned football quiz?

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The Greatest Soccer Performances of All Time

Superstars Zinedine Zidane and Marta go down as legends for their feats on the World Cup stage. But how do they compare to Shohei Ohtani’s monster Game 4 in the NLCS?

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Zinedine Zidane Reveals His Three Favorite Players in the World

The French icon looked towards one of Real Madrid’s biggest rivals.

Sports Illustrated

Zinedine Zidane Reveals Team He Wants to Manage Next

The former Real Madrid manager said he will “surely” return to coaching.

Radio France Internationale

Zidane's son describes pride of playing for Algeria in quest for 2026 World Cup

Luca Zidane, the son of France football legend Zinedine Zidane, spoke of his pride after he was selected for the Algeria squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda.

The Guardian - UK

Which footballers defied a manager’s tactics – and what were the results?

Plus: the original long-throw specialists, an even earlier early-season pitch invasion and more

Sports Illustrated

Five Players to Watch in the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup

All eyes are on South America as the competition kicks off in Chile.

The Guardian - UK

For all footballers out there lying about their past glories: the taxman cometh

Some stories can’t be proved wrong, but Karel Prince’s HMRC of Football podcast is exposing those who have embellished a little too much

Sports Illustrated

What is the Super Ballon d'Or?

The unique award has only ever been awarded once—that was in 1989.

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