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Kylian Mbappe’s Social Media Like Hints at Change He Wants at Real Madrid

Mbappe was spotted liking a post on social media that suggested a former manager’s return.

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Gianluigi Buffon: ‘You have a perception that you are unbeatable, almost omnipotent’

Italy’s goalkeeping legend tells Donald McRae about getting used to retirement, the decline of Italian football and why he blames himself for Zidane’s World Cup final red card

The Guardian - UK

Selling Aurelien Tchouameni Now Would Be Disastrous for Real Madrid

Man Utd have been credited with transfer interest in Madrid’s midfielder.

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Should Alvaro Arbeloa Pay for Florentino Perez’s Crimes at Real Madrid?

The Spanish boss is on the hot seat after Real Madrid’s Champions League exit—but is he the real problem at the Bernabéu?

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Every Trophyless Season Real Madrid Have Endured in the 21st Century

Los Blancos are in danger of a rare trophy blank during 2025–26.

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Explaining ‘The Prophecy’—The Viral Theory Giving Real Madrid Champions League Hope

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The 10 Best World Cup Teams of All Time—Ranked

From stylish, possession-based sides that suffocated their opponents to unstoppable forces of nature, these are the greatest World Cup teams ever.

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France’s 1998 World Cup Winning Squad: Where Are They Now?

Italy, Croatia and Brazil were among the countries downed on the road to victory.

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‘Despite being a legend, Zidane showed humility. He was different from the rest – and he was our coach. We were fortunate’ Marcelo opens up on what his best Real Madrid managers brought to the club

The Brazilian was managed by the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu

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Ranking Real Madrid’s Best Teams of All Time

Some great Los Blancos sides have defined the most unforgettable eras in soccer history.

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Mauricio Pochettino ‘Shortlisted’ for Huge Post-USMNT Role

The clock is ticking one of European soccer’s biggest and most pressurized jobs.

Sports Illustrated

Ranked! The 50 best football teams of all time

The best football teams ever - club and country - from the dominant to the dynasties, invincibles to the inevitables, and everything in between

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Real Madrid need reinvention as special circumstances are needed to rule Europe

Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane’s impact is clear but where the Spanish giants go post-Xabi Alonso only Florentino Pérez knows

The Guardian - UK

‘Agent’ Vinicius Jr Reveals How He Helped Sign Two Real Madrid Galacticos

Vinicius Jr’s insight into the inner workings of Real Madrid’s business shows how he has been indoctrinated by Florentino Pérez’s ideals.

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How Florian Wirtz Has Gone From ‘Little Boy’ to Liverpool’s Main Man

Liverpool’s marquee summer signing has shrugged off the doubters thanks largely to a quality rarely afforded in the modern day.

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Real Madrid Set Clear Target for Alvaro Arbeloa to Keep His Job—Report

Los Blancos are still alive in both La Liga and the Champions League this season after winning nothing in 2024–25.

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Jose Mourinho’s Record vs. Real Madrid

The manager dubbed ‘The Special One’ can’t say the same about his record.

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Ten Permanent Managers Man Utd Could Target in Summer

All eyes will be on Manchester United’s next appointment this summer.

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‘Work Underway’— Zinedine Zidane Closes on Return to Management

The former midfielder is expected to be back on the touchline later this year.

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Two Ex-Premier League Bosses ‘Lead Race’ to Take Over Real Madrid This Summer

The Spanish giants are exploring all options for the 2026–27 season.

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Zinedine Zidane Reveals Secrets to Managing Real Madrid—Which Xabi Alonso Never Learned

Only Zidane, Carlo Ancelotti and José Mourinho have reached a landmark figure of games in the 21st century.

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Real Madrid Put Full Trust in Alvaro Arbeloa With Unexpected New Deal—Report

The club terminated Xabi Alonso’s three-year contract just seven months into his stint at the Bernabéu.

The Independent UK

Who will be Real Madrid’s next manager? Jurgen Klopp and six other candidates to replace Xabi Alonso

Alvaro Arbeloa has been named as Alonso’s initial successor but Real Madrid could yet seek a long-term replacement

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Real Madrid’s Shortest Manager Reigns Under Florentino Perez

Job security has never been guaranteed for managers during Florentino Perez’s tenure as Real Madrid president.

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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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