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The Spaniard, who also coached the likes of Real Madrid, Everton and Newcastle, was appointed in October on a two-and-a-half-year deal. He led them to a fourth-place finish in the league.

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who replaced Xabi Alonso in January, has confirmed that he will exit the club amid former boss Jose Mourinho's imminent return.

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the leak of his England World Cup squad was correct - with a series of big-name stars axed for this summer's trip to the United States.

Alan Shearer has urged Thomas Tuchel to include Trent Alexander-Arnold in England's World Cup squad, insisting the Real Madrid defender's quality in possession could prove decisive.

PEP AND MAN CITY - THE UNTOLD DECADE, PART 3: Guardiola and his shellshocked players did not know it - but from the sky blue funeral of the Santiago Bernabeu began an ascent to immortality.

Only a desperate football club would hire the 2026 version of Jose Mourinho. At Real Madrid, they have held the door wide open.

Chelsea secured their top choice in Xabi Alonso as their new manager and here, Daily Mail Sport lists his most pressing items of business as he prepares to officially start work on July 1.

Mourinho, who is currently manager at Benfica in his native Portugal, is making a controversial return to the Bernabeu - despite the protests of club legend Iker Casillas.

Even Alonso's experience of the madhouse that is Real Madrid, where he was harshly sacked after seven months, will help now that he is tasked with improving slipping standards inside Chelsea.

The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss will start in his new role at Stamford Bridge on July 1 after agreeing a four-year contract with the Blues.

Despite Mourinho's claims pre-match that he has had no contact with Real Madrid, reports in both Spain and Portugal state that his return has been agreed.

Jamie Carragher has opened up on his brutal criticism of Man United star Casemiro in 2024 when he suggested the midfielder was finished at the top level.

The return of Mbappe as a second half substitute was greeted by boos from the Bernabeu crowd, which the forward having become a divisive figure among supporters in recent weeks.

Didier Deschamps' side will hope to go one better than four years ago, when, as reigning champions, they lost on penalties to Argentina in the final.

He defended Kylian Mbappe, distanced himself from reports suggesting he may bring back Jose Mourinho as manager... and even hinted that Erling Haaland could end up at the Bernabeu.

Manchester United have been implored to sign a Real Madrid star this summer amid the ongoing tensions at the club.

A moment during Chelsea's recent draw with Burnley told you the club was drowning in incompetence and needed a new manager capable of speaking truth to those American owners.

Former Spain captain Alvaro Morata has reportedly been omitted from Luis de la Fuente's extended 55-man World Cup squad.

Lamine Yamal revelled in Barcelona's LaLiga title win during his side's open-top bus parade on Monday - and found time to settle old scores with Real Madrid rival Jude Bellingham.

The former Madrid manager is closing in on a sensational return to his former side, with Madrid president Florentino Perez personally sounding him out as a replacement for Alvaro Arbeloa.

Rashford, 28, has enjoyed a fruitful season in Catalonia after being cast aside by former Man United boss Ruben Amorim following an explosive falling out at Old Trafford.

Man United loanee Rashford put Barcelona ahead after just nine minutes as he curled in a stunning free kick, before former Man City star Torres finished off a slick team move nine minutes later.

Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Barcelona hosted Real Madrid at the Camp Nou in La Liga. 

Just days after celebrating promotion to Germany's top flight with Schalke, Karius, 32, and Leotta, 34, welcomed son Leonardo in a heartwarming Instagram post.

The bust-up was one of a series of confrontations between warring players and president Florentino Perez is set-on bringing back Mourinho who coached the club between 2010 and 2013.

Valverde and Tchouameni have both been hit by €500,000 fines - around £430,000 - for their roles in a training ground altercation on Thursday that left the former in hospital.

The Blues are on the hunt for another new boss after sacking Liam Rosenior, with a new permanent manager to be appointed at the end of the season - Calum McFarlane is taking charge until then.

Now playing for Inter Miami in the United States and Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia respectively, the duo were once battling it out at the highest level for Barcelona and Real Madrid.

The duo and their team-mates returned to their Valdebebas training ground after a day of chaos rocked the club.

Real Madrid stars have returned to their Valdebebas training ground after a day of chaos rocked the club in the build-up to this weekend's El Clasico.

The soap opera at Real Madrid has taken another twist, with parents of players now causing a headache for club president Florentino Perez. 

Thomas Tuchel's continued snub of Trent Alexander-Arnold is 'mind-boggling', according to Wayne Rooney. The Real Madrid defender was left out of the national squad for friendlies in March.

Real Madrid confirmed on Thursday evening that it has launched disciplinary action against the two players, while in a separate statement that Valverde will be unable to play for '10 to 14 days'.

Real Madrid star Fede Valverde has reportedly been hospitalised after an escalation in hostilities between the Uruguayan and his team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni.

Two more Real Madrid players are believed to have been involved in a training session spat as tensions show no sign of dying down amid a turbulent end to the campaign. 

The crisis at Real Madrid has deepened - with the identity of Antonio Rudiger's slap victim now revealed. There was a training ground bust-up involving the combative German.

Real Madrid fans have vented their fury at Kylian Mbappe as the club face the prospect of bitter rivals Barcelona being crowned LaLiga champions during this weekend's El Clasico. 

The teenage star was asked about his long-term club future following the match, having gone out on loan after struggling for minutes at Real Madrid at the start of the season.

On Friday, it was reported that the former Arsenal midfielder had requested a meeting with Arbeloa last week, having not featured since returning from injury at the start of April.

He never played for Liverpool again after that fateful night and was released by the Anfield club in 2022. But now he has played a crucial role at his current club.

According to Marca , the former Arsenal midfielder had requested a meeting with Arbeloa last week having not featured since returning from injury at the start of April.

Arsenal thought they had been awarded the third penalty of the game in Madrid on Wednesday night when Eberechi Eze was seemingly tripped by David Hancko, but the decision was overturned.

Stars involved in on-pitch rows with players often conceal their mouths to hide what is being said - which FIFA chief Gianni Infantino wanted to be outlawed.

Mourinho previously managed Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, leading the club to one LaLiga title, a Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has established himself as Real Madrid's first-choice right back, but it appears his performances haven't pleased all of his team-mates.

OLIVER HOLT: It is a feeling that approaches certainty. It is a feeling of pride in its team and an expectation that it will win.

Pictures from the Spanish capital showed Fernandez and Co leaving a high-end, exclusive restaurant before walking the streets in pleasant April weather.

The frustrating draw left Real 11 points adrift of Barcelona and they face the prospect of failing to win a trophy this season after a difficult campaign.

For years, the rivalry on the pitch between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi dominated world football.

Fans have poked fun at Jude Bellingham after the Real Madrid star was caught play acting during his side's disastrous defeat by Real Betis. 

Real Madrid ´s already slim hopes of winning La Liga were dealt another blow when Real Betis scored a stoppage-time equalizer in a pulsating 1-1 result on Friday.

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been handed a six-game suspension for 'discriminatory conduct' during his side's Champions League game against Real Madrid.

Barca star Lamine Yamal has been accused of a lack of professionalism after the 18-year-old pulled his hamstring on Wednesday, having celebrated an award win two nights earlier.

Alvaro Arbeloa delivered an amusing retort after being questioned over Kylian Mbappe 'liking' a story linking Jose Mourinho to the Real Madrid manager's job. 

Jude Bellingham, his girlfriend Ashlyn Castro and mother Denise enjoyed a day out at the Madrid Open on Wednesday. 

Milan are understood to be open to offers for a number of their top players as they look to balance the books and work within financial guidelines.

England star Jude Bellingham has bought a one per cent stake in cricket franchise Birmingham Phoenix.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr could share a pitch with his legendary father in the near future, with Al-Nassr considering fast tracking the 15-year-old to first team training next season.

The Blaugrana are currently sitting nine points clear at the top of LaLiga, and are set to romp to a second consecutive title ahead of rivals Real Madrid.

The star is on United's shortlist of targets, but is likely to command a sizeable fee if he is to move. Any departure could also hinge on Madrid signing a midfielder of their own.

The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder, working as a pundit for French broadcaster RMC, launched into a scathing attack on Mbappe after Real's quarter-final defeat by Bayern Munich.

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich on Wednesday and are nine points adrift of Barcelona in La Liga.

The 23-year-old Englishman suffered the blow on his very first day back in pre-season training in August and had to undergo surgery.

Real Madrid were dumped out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich on Wednesday night in a game in which emotions among those in white threatened to boil over.

The fallout of Real Madrid's Champions League exit will begin in earnest after being knocked out at the quarter-final stages on Wednesday night.

Real Madrid's anguish soon turned to fury after full-time in their absorbing defeat by Bayern Munich on Wednesday night. Referee Slavko Vincic was harangued after the game ended.

CHRIS WHEELER: It was always going to take something special to settle this titanic battle, and Bayern Munich produced it with two stunning late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise.

Those who recall watching Olise at Selhurst Park, the Madejski Stadium and park pitches back in the day remember a talented kid full of tricks, creativity and potential. Now he is all that and much more.

No competition does comebacks quite like the Champions League . The feeling that a tie is never truly over is part of what makes elite European football so enthralling.

Mbappe had been left bloodied in the face by the collision, with the Real Madrid star requiring treatment above his right eye after being hit by Reis' elbow.

The couple revealed the news on social media on Friday, with Miranda sharing an emotional video and photos of her and Endrick as they celebrated the her pregnancy.

Fernandez held internal peace talks this week after missing their FA Cup quarter-final victory over Port Vale as punishment for flirting with Real Madrid during the last international break.

LEWIS STEELE: Fresh on the back of spending £450million last summer, those in charge at Liverpool are now drafting up their plan for how to replace Mohamed Salah - and it won't be easy.

CHRIS WHEELER: Bayern Munich edged it, as we thought they might, and head back to Bavaria as favourites to break a hold that Real Madrid have had over them for 14 years.

The star left the Reds in the summer after three years of service, departing for £65.5million to move leagues after he and the Premier League side failed to agree terms on a new contract.

After a difficult first few months in Madrid, Alexander-Arnold is finally living up to his sky-high reputation.

Rashford impressed at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday night, scoring an equaliser before Robert Lewandowski went on to send Barcelona seven points clear at the top of LaLiga.

Zinedine Zidane's return to management is imminent, with the France job supposedly his, but according to reports in Spain he has been heavily pursued by one Premier League club in the past.

Rodriguez played for his country earlier this as Colombia were beaten 3-1 by France in a friendly game ahead of the summer's World Cup, and was rushed to hospital soon after.

The 25-year-old, who is Chelsea's vice-captain, appeared in good spirits despite his club imposed suspension as he was seen laughing with Marc Cucurella behind the bench.