Xabi Alonso has left his position as Real Madrid manager after less than eight months in charge, with his former Liverpool team-mate Alvaro Arbeloa taking over. The La Liga side said former Bayer Leverkusen manager Alonso, 44, had left by “mutual consent” and minutes later announced Arbeloa’s appointment. The former Spain and Real full-back has been promoted from coaching Real’s B team.
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Kylian Mbappé is seeking €263 million from Paris Saint-Germain, claiming unpaid wages and damages, while his former club is demanding €240 million as compensation for his failed transfer to Al-Hilal. The long running financial dispute finally reached a Paris labour court today however it is expected it will take several weeks before a decision is reached.
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Marcus Rashford says he feels like he is “at home” at Barcelona after completing a season-long loan move to the La Liga club. The 27-year-old has joined on an initial 12-month loan from Manchester United, with the Catalan giants having the option of signing the England international on a permanent basis for £30.3m (35m euros) in 2026. He is the first English player to sign for Barcelona since Gary Lineker in 1986.
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