Five leading contenders to become Real Madrid manager
Real Madrid are rumoured to be considering change at the season’s end with Carlo Ancelotti’s future unclear. A disappointing European exit against Arsenal has…
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Next Real Madrid manager: The favourites to replace Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid are already on the hunt for their next manager as Carlo Ancelotti inches toward the exit door at the Bernabeu. It’s obvious…
Leverkusen set deadline for Real Madrid decision as Alonso ‘agreement’ revealed
Bayer Leverkusen will not stand in the way of Xabi Alonso if Real Madrid or one of his former clubs come calling for the…
Leverkusen believe Alonso set for Real Madrid in the summer
Real Madrid have made Xabi Alonso their preferred candidate to replace Carlo Ancelotti. Ancelotti signed a new contract with the Spanish champions in the…
Xabi Alonso praises ‘complete’ Liverpool after ‘painful’ defeat
Xabi Alonso revealed what impresses him so much about Liverpool after his Bayer Leverkusen side were thrashed 4-0 at Anfield in the Uefa Champions…
Xabi Alonso addresses decision to turn down Liverpool job
Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield on Tuesday night as his Bayer Leverkusen side take on Liverpool in the Uefa Champions League. The Spaniard is…
Bayer Leverkusen ‘preparing’ for Xabi Alonso exit
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly making plans for life after Xabi Alonso with the young manager expected to join one of Europe’s biggest clubs next…
Spanish trio rival Ancelotti in Coach of the Year nominees
Pep Guardiola is one of three Spanish coaches nominated for the 2024 Men’s Team Coach of the Year accolade which will be awarded at…
Five Pep Guardiola proteges in charge of top clubs next season
The great managers tend to spawn disciples. For example, after Rinus Michels came Johan Cruyff, and from Cruyff the great Pep Guardiola, regarded currently…
Next Liverpool manager latest: Who is in the frame?
Liverpool continue their recruitment process to find a replacement for Jurgen Klopp, as the club’s long-serving head coach prepares to leave Anfield in the…
The games that defined Leverkusen’s Bundesliga title success
Bayer Leverkusen are celebrating a historic Bundesliga title success with the club crowned German champions for the first time. Xabi Alonso’s side have ended…
Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen one win from immortality
Bayer Leverkusen have had to endure their fair share of sneers in German football. Perennial Bundesliga bridesmaids, Leverkusen have come close before, often agonisingly,…
Five of the best young managers in world football right now
World football is home to some brilliant young coaches who are looking to stamp their mark on the game, with innovative ideas that are…
Next Liverpool manager latest as Barcelona and Bayern eye top targets
The search for the next Liverpool manager has taken more turns this week ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s exit at the end of the season. …
Klopp ‘understands’ Alonso decision to stay at Leverkusen
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he understands Xabi Alonso’s decision to turn down interest from other clubs and remain at Bayer Leverkusen. Alonso had…
‘Grateful’ Alonso confirms decision to stay at Leverkusen
Xabi Alonso has confirmed his decision to stay with Bayer Leverkusen and said he is ‘grateful’ to the club for giving him an opportunity…
Real Madrid monitor Alonso ahead of 2025 release clause
Real Madrid will monitor Xabi Alonso ahead of next summer with the Bayer Leverkusen manager’s release clause to become active in 2025. Alonso is…
De Zerbi an option for Bayern as Alonso alternative
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is an option to become the next head coach of Bayern Munich. Bayern are assessing candidates to become head…