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Endrick issues verdict on Alonso's Real Madrid sacking

Lyon loanee Endrick has delivered his verdict on Xabi Alonso's sacking at Real Madrid. The young Brazilian didn't get much of a look-in under the Spaniard at Los Blancos, hence why he was loaned out to the French side for the second half of the season. Now that the dust is beginning to settle on Alonso's departure, the forward has given his true feelings on the 44-year-old.

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Zidane reveals secret to Real Madrid success after Alonso exit

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has offered some insight into his success with Los Blancos. The Frenchman won the Champions League three times during his time in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu as well as claiming two La Liga titles. Madrid are currently in the midst of a difficult season after sacking Xabi Alonso midway through his first campaign as boss and replacing him with Alvaro Arbeloa.

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Alonso's back on the market - & Slot's seat just got hotter

Arne Slot can't catch a break right now. Barnsley at home in the FA Cup should have made for a comfortable Monday evening for the under-pressure Liverpool boss. Dominik Szoboszlai had other ideas, though. Having earlier broken the deadlock with a thumping strike from distance before Jeremie Frimpong netted his first goal at Anfield with an equally emphatic finish, the Hungarian gifted Liverpool's third-tier opponents a goal just before the break with one of the most inexplicable errors you'll ever see on a football field.

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Barcelona boss Flick reacts to Alonso's Real Madrid sacking

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has offered a sympathetic but guarded response to the dismissal of his Real Madrid counterpart Xabi Alonso, insisting that while he maintains a "very good relationship" with the Basque coach, the ruthless nature of the decision is simply "part of football." Alonso was sacked this week midway through his debut season in charge following the Spanish Super Cup defeat to Flick's team.

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🎥 | How Mbappe booted Alonso out of Real Madrid!

The latest video from the football humour factory that is 442oons shows how Kylian Mbappe successfully orchestrated Xabi Alonso's exit from Real Madrid. Featuring cameos from Lionel Messi, Arne Slot and England boss Thomas Tuchel, watch as the French striker leads his reluctant team-mates in singing a special version of the children's nursery rhyme 'If You're Happy And You Know It'

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'Coaching a nursery!' - Alonso scolded Real Madrid players in training

The explosive details behind Xabi Alonso’s shock departure from Real Madrid have been revealed, with the manager reportedly losing patience with his squad months before his sacking. In a moment of pure frustration during a training session, the Basque tactician screamed at his stars: "I didn’t know I was coming to coach a nursery," marking the point of no return for his tenure at the Bernabeu.

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'What a load of sh*t!' - Bellingham rages at reports of Alonso bust-up

Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham has hit back angrily at reports that he did not support manager Xabi Alonso during his tenure at Real Madrid. Alonso parted company with Los Blancos in the wake of their Spanish Super Cup defeat to Barcelona after just eight months in charge. There has been speculation about problems in the dressing room at Madrid but Bellingham insists he is not involved.

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Bellingham branded a 'snake' for comments after Alonso's exit

Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham has been branded a "snake" for posting a delayed response to Xabi Alonso's exit. The former midfielder has left his role as manager after just eight months in charge, with Bellingham taking his time before posting a farewell message to the coach. The move has not gone down well with some supporters who have expressed their feelings on social media.

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Klopp would 'seriously consider' ditching Red Bull for Madrid

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would reportedly "seriously consider" replacing Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid if they come calling. Alonso has left the Bernabeu after just eight months in charge, with Alvaro Arbeloa taking charge of the team. Klopp is currently working as the Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull, but it has been claimed he could be tempted back into football management by Real Madrid.

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Revealed: Mbappe took huge risk to try to SAVE Alonso's Real Madrid job

Kylian Mbappe defied medical advice and risked a serious knee injury in a desperate bid to save Xabi Alonso’s job at Real Madrid. The French superstar played through the pain barrier in the Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona, knowing that a loss would likely spell the end for the Basque coach, with whom he shared a close bond despite their short time together at the Bernabeu.

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Mbappe absent from first Real training session after Alonso axe

Kylian Mbappe played no part in Real Madrid’s first training session since taking the decision to part with head coach Xabi Alonso. He was relieved of his duties in the wake of a Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona, with the axe falling within 24 hours of that setback in Saudi Arabia being suffered. Reins have been passed to Alvaro Arbeloa on an interim basis, but he is not yet working with French superstar Mbappe.

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Alonso speaks out after Real Madrid dismissal!

Xabi Alonso has broken his silence following his abrupt departure from Real Madrid, issuing a dignified statement that addresses his time in the dugout. The Basque tactician was relieved of his duties just a day after a painful Super Cup defeat to Barcelona, but he refused to show bitterness, instead sending a clear message of gratitude to his squad and the Bernabeu faithful.

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Klopp responds to Real Madrid job links after Alonso sacking

Jurgen Klopp has responded to speculation suggesting that he could be a contender to succeed Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid. The Blancos have made another change in their dugout early in 2026. Klopp is “genuinely surprised” that the Liga giants wielded the axe at this stage, with the former Liverpool boss seeking to distance himself from a now vacant post.

Frequently asked questions

Erling Haaland ist Mittelstürmer – und zwar einer, wie man ihn im modernen Fußball kaum besser finden könnte. Seine Aufgabe? Tore. Viele Tore. Er spielt zentral, mit Kraft, Tempo, cleveren Laufwegen und dieser fast unheimlichen Effizienz vor dem Tor.

Geboren wurde er am 21. Juli 2000 in Leeds, England. Sein Vater, Alf-Inge Haaland, war damals Profi bei Leeds United – daher auch der englische Geburtsort. Aufgewachsen ist er dann in Norwegen, in der Stadt Bryne.

Bei Manchester City läuft Haaland mit der Nummer 9 auf – eine klassische Stürmernummer, die ziemlich genau zusammenfasst, was er auf dem Platz macht: vorne lauern, Chancen erspüren, abdrücken.

Mit 1,95 Metern Körpergröße ist Haaland eine echte Erscheinung. Und das nicht nur auf dem Papier – er bringt Wucht mit, wirkt aber gleichzeitig erstaunlich agil für seine Größe. Eine seltene Kombination.

Rund 88 Kilogramm bringt er auf die Waage. Das passt: robust gebaut, muskulös, aber trotzdem spritzig. Auf dem Platz wirkt er wie ein Panzer mit Turbolader.

Offizielle Angaben gibt es nicht – geschätzt wird EU 46 bis 47. Haalands Schuhe? Speziell angepasst, versteht sich. Nike sorgt dafür, dass alles sitzt.

Sein linker Fuß ist der dominante. Die meisten seiner Tore schießt er damit. Mit rechts trifft er aber auch regelmäßig – was ihn noch unberechenbarer macht.

Seine Anfänge hatte er bei Bryne FK – dort, wo Haaland aufgewachsen ist. Danach folgten Molde FK, Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund – und schließlich der Sprung zu Manchester City. Ein Weg mit klarer Linie.

Sein Hauptwohnsitz ist in Manchester – ganz in der Nähe des Trainingszentrums. Außerdem besitzt er Immobilien in Norwegen, und angeblich auch eine Finca in Spanien. Details? Bleiben privat.

Seine Autosammlung ist berühmt: Bugatti, Ferrari Monza, Mercedes-AMG One, Rolls-Royce Cullinan – dazu Alltagsklassiker wie ein Range Rover oder ein Audi RS6. Je nach Stimmung und Anlass.

Ja, er kann. Während seiner Zeit in Dortmund hat Haaland Deutsch gelernt – und auch in Interviews gezeigt, dass er sich gut verständigen kann. Kein Akzentwunder, aber völlig alltagstauglich.

Seit 2024 ist bekannt: Haaland ist Vater geworden. Viel mehr ist dazu nicht öffentlich – er schützt sein Privatleben konsequent.

Isabel Haugseng Johansen – sie kommt wie er aus Bryne, man kennt sich also schon ewig. Die beiden führen eine eher zurückhaltende Beziehung, leben aber offenbar zusammen in England.

Je nach Quelle liegt sein Jahresgehalt zwischen 33 und 55 Millionen Euro – abhängig von Boni. Sein Vermögen? Schätzungen gehen von weit über 100 Millionen Euro aus. Und das ist wohl eher konservativ.

Mit Salzburg holte Haaland Meisterschaft und Pokal, mit dem BVB den DFB-Pokal. Der große Coup folgte bei City: Premier League, FA Cup und Champions League – alles in einer Saison. 2024 kam der nächste Meistertitel dazu. Und individuell? Da hat er 2023 fast alles abgeräumt.

Noch kein einziges Mal. 2023 war er aber ganz nah dran – Platz 2 hinter Messi. Viele sehen ihn schon als nächsten großen Favoriten.

Auch hier bisher kein Sieg. 2023 war Haaland erneut Zweiter – wieder hinter Messi. Es dürfte aber nicht das letzte Mal gewesen sein, dass sein Name ganz oben auftaucht.

Gleich zwei: "The Man-Child" – wegen seines schnellen Wachstums bei Molde – und "Goal Machine", weil er einfach immer trifft. Beide Spitznamen treffen ziemlich genau ins Schwarze.