Carlo Ancelotti officially unveiled as head coach of Brazil
epa12137549 Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti (L) is presented as the new Brazilian national team coach by the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Samir Xaud, at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 26 May 2025. Ancelotti appeard before the press and announced his first squad list for Brazil's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay. EPA/ANTONIO LACERDA
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Carlo Ancelotti officially unveiled as head coach of Brazil

Carlo Ancelotti has officially been unveiled as the new head coach of the Brazil national team.

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May 27, 2025
Real Madrid announce appointment of Xabi Alonso
epa12109067 Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso looks on the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer Leverkusen in Dortmund, Germany, 17 May 2025. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF CONDITIONS - ATTENTION: The DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video.
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Real Madrid announce appointment of Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid have officially announced the appointment of Spanish tactician Xabi Alonso as their new manager.

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May 26, 2025
Barca edge Real in seven-goal thriller
epa12091840 FC Barcelona's Raphinha (L) celebrates with teammate Lamine Yamal after scoring the 4-2 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 11 May 2025. EPA/Alberto Estevez
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Barca edge Real in seven-goal thriller

Barcelona stretched their lead at the top of the La Liga standings after securing a dramatic 4-3 victory over rivals Real Madrid in an entertaining El Clasico clash at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

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May 12, 2025
Colossal Carlo
epa11862283 Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti gestures during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Stade Brestois 29 and Real Madrid, in Guingamp, France, 29 January 2025. EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON
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Colossal Carlo

Carlo Ancelotti will go down as one of the greatest coaches in world football. But what makes him so successful? Ask Nick Said.

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April 3, 2025
Bellingham Gives Clarification On Red Card – “The Referee Made a Mistake”
epa11898593 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe (C-R) and his teammate Jude Bellingham (2L) talk to referee Munuera Montero during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between CA Osasuna and Real Madrid, in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain, 15 February 2025. EPA/Villar Lopez
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Bellingham Gives Clarification On Red Card – “The Referee Made a Mistake”

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has revealed there was a "misunderstanding" between him and the referee after receiving a straight red card against Osasuna.

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February 16, 2025
‘Mbappe is the best in the world’ – Ancelotti
epa11837108 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe in action during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and UD Las Palmas, in Madrid, Spain, 19 January 2025. EPA/FERNANDO VILLAR
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‘Mbappe is the best in the world’ – Ancelotti

It has not been easy for Kylian Mbappe since his move to Real Madrid this season, but his coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed him as the best striker in the world following the 4-1 victory over Las Palmas on Sunday.
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January 20, 2025
Real Madrid set up Clasico Spanish Super Cup final
epa11815726 Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the Spanish Super Cup semi final match between Real Madrid and RCD Mallorca, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 09 January 2025. EPA/STRINGER
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Real Madrid set up Clasico Spanish Super Cup final

Real Madrid have booked their place in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, where they will meet old foes Barcelona in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Madrid defeated Mallorca 3-0 in their semifinal on Thursday to set up a Clasico final showdown.
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January 10, 2025
Vinicius Jr banned but cleared to play in Spanish Super Cup
epa11804398 Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr (L) interacts with Valencia's goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski which led to him receiving a red card during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid, in Valencia, Spain, 03 January 2025. EPA/Manuel Bruque
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Vinicius Jr banned but cleared to play in Spanish Super Cup

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has been given a two-match ban for violent conduct in his team’s 2-1 LaLiga win at Valencia on Friday, but has been cleared to play in the Spanish Super Cup against Mallorca in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
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January 8, 2025
Raphael Varane retires from football aged 31
Manchester United's Raphael Varane applauds the fans after the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday May 15, 2024.
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Raphael Varane retires from football aged 31

France World Cup winner Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31.

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September 25, 2024