Madrid sack Alonso after Barca defeat
Real Madrid have agreed to part ways with Xabi Alonso after a humiliating Super Cup defeat to arch rivals Barcelona.
Real Madrid have agreed to part ways with Xabi Alonso after a humiliating Super Cup defeat to arch rivals Barcelona.
Michael Carrick is in pole position to be named as Manchester United’s interim manager until the end of the season, according to media reports on Monday.
Kaizer Chiefs striker Tashreeq Morris could be set for a temporary move to Stellenbosch FC as both clubs assess their options ahead of the next phase of the season.
The Africa Cup of Nations has reached the semi-final stage and a tournament devoid of shocks now offers up two mouthwatering ties, with hosts Morocco looking to see off the challenges of their fellow continental heavyweights.
Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with an entertaining 3-2 Clasico win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
Darren Fletcher admitted Manchester United’s “fragile” players have lost their confidence after Sunday’s FA Cup exit against Brighton left Old Trafford in turmoil.
Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Brighton, Newcastle and West Ham United all advance to the next round of the FA Cup.
Juventus are assessing a potential January move for Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui, with the Moroccan currently on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations and seeking greater continuity at club level.
Gabriel Martinelli shrugged off the backlash to his clash with stricken Liverpool defender Conor Bradley to send Arsenal into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 win at Portsmouth on Sunday.
Achraf Hakimi is an idol across Africa Cup of Nations host country Morocco, but there is a particularly strong feeling of pride in Ksar El Kebir, his mother’s home town. Far from the tumult of the six Cup of Nations host cities, including Casablanca and Marrakesh, Ksar El Kebir is a small provincial city of 120,000 inhabitants not far off… Read more →