A statement from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said Ancelotti was a “legend of the game” and acknowledged the significance of a foreign coach taking charge of the team. “This landmark moment sees the coming together of two icons — the only five-time Fifa World Cup champions, and a coach with an unmatched record across...
Real’s La Liga defence was dealt a decisive blow on Saturday as they lost 4-3 to league leaders Barcelona to leave them seven points adrift with three games remaining. Conversations with Real started months ago when they let Alonso know he would be the replacement if Ancelotti did not continue next season. By March a...
Carlo Ancelotti has called Xabi Alonso “one of the best in the world” amid rumours the Spaniard will replace him as Real Madrid manager. On Friday, Bayer Leverkusen head coach Alonso said he would be leaving the German club at the end of this season. Alonso is set to be announced as the new Real...
On the pitch, the team lost coherence. The dressing room – once unified by Ancelotti’s steady hand – began to fragment. Key players stopped listening to him, others grew weary of his hands-off approach. Perhaps most destabilising was the rivalry between Vinicius and Mbappe. Both wanted to be the face of the team. Mbappe preferred...
Plenty has been said about Lamine Yamal’s impact this season – especially in their Champions League run to the semi-finals where they lost a thriller to Inter Milan. The Spain right winger, aged just 17, has set up 21 goals in all competitions for Barca this season – and scored 14 himself. In his three...
Blue cities sure love their taxes, and they collect them like Daffy Duck clambering up the side of the pile of gold in Aladdin’s Cave, screaming ‘MINE, MINE, MINE!‘   What’s yours is theirs, theirs, theirs. And they tax it all – everything they can – even if you’re only there for an outing. God...
Cristiano’s Ronaldo’s eldest son has been called up to the Portugal Under-15s squad for the first time. The 14-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia with his father, who signed for the Pro League club in December 2022. Portugal great Ronaldo, 40, posted a picture on social media of his son’s name...
Real Madrid are aiming to complete the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold before the start of the Club World Cup. The England defender has confirmed he will leave Liverpool when his contract expires later this summer and the 26-year-old is expected to join the Spanish club as a free agent. Alexander-Arnold’s contract with Liverpool expires on...
Julen Lopetegui has been appointed head coach of the Qatar national team, almost four months after being sacked by West Ham. The 58-year-old Spaniard’s deal runs until 2027 and takes in the ongoing qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Qatar, who participated at the last World Cup as hosts, failed to secure a spot for...
Under article 101 of the RFEF disciplinary code, which covers “mild violence” towards referees, Rudiger could have received a suspension of between four and 12 matches. All six games of Rudiger’s suspension will be served in league matches, meaning that it will extend until the start of next season. He will be banned for the...
Catherine Doyle BBC News NI Getty Images On X, the band said: “To the Amess and Cox families, we send our heartfelt apologies, we never intended to cause you hurt” The husband of murdered MP Jo Cox has called on Kneecap to give a “real apology” after footage emerged of the band allegedly calling for...
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger faces a long spell on the sidelines after having knee surgery. Rudiger was forced off in extra time on Saturday as Real lost the Copa del Rey final to Barcelona and was later diagnosed with a partial tear of the external meniscus in his left knee. Real did not give...
Former Manchester City and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given assesses Arsenal’s chances of beating Paris St-Germain in the Champions League and also looks at the second semi-final between Inter Milan and Barcelona – before predicting the final line-up. READ MORE: Who will win Champions League? BBC Sport’s predictions Read full article at source...
BBC 5Live’s Ian Dennis describes the moment Liverpool seal their 20th league title amid jubilant scenes at Anfield. Read full article at source...
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is set for more talks about taking over as Brazil coach before the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June. The 65-year-old Italian will meet representatives acting on behalf of the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF). Ancelotti said his future was “a topic for the next weeks, not today”, following Real’s stormy...