Real Madrid have announced that they and Xabi Alonso have parted ways following the 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Super Cup final, with Alvaro Arbeloa taking over as the club's head coach...Full Story »

Benzema has been linked with a return to Europe this season, but Planes is confident the centre-forward plans to stay with the Saudi Pro League giants...Full Story »

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has admitted he would be interested in returning to the club as an assistant coach, working under former teammate Michael Carrick. The retired midfielder is expected to be named interim manager imminently and Rooney, who hasn't held a coaching position since being fired as Plymouth Argyle manager, would love to join him...Full Story »

The former Chelsea captain is being linked with a return to England this month after losing his first-choice status this season under Atletico coach Diego Simeone...Full Story »

Dominik Szoboszlai masterminded and nearly undid Liverpool's 4-1 win over League One side Barnsley to progress to round four of the FA Cup. The Hungarian scored a screamer, gifted the Tykes a goal, and was fortunate to not concede a penalty on Monday night. But classy goals from Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike got him out of trouble...Full Story »

Xabi Alonso has been bluntly told following his sudden departure why he was never going to succeed as Real Madrid's manager. The Spaniard swapped Bayer Leverkusen for his former club last summer but his time at the Spanish giants was abruptly brought to an end on Monday. Now, a legend of La Liga has given his take on the 44-year-old's short stint at the Santiago Bernabeu...Full Story »

Lucas Paqueta asked not to be selected by West Ham in their FA Cup clash with Queens Park Rangers and is reportedly pushing for a transfer away from the Premier League club. The Brazilian playmaker is said to still be feeling "disillusioned" after the spot-betting scandal that dominated two years of his life, and he is now ready to leave England and head home...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola says he cares more about how Manchester City "grow up" than winning trophies as he prepares his side for the first leg of their League Cup semi-final away to Newcastle on Tuesday...Full Story »

Swindon Town captain Ollie Clarke was ‍banned for seven matches in December for committing fouls on the "private ​body parts" of two opponents, the Football Association revealed on Monday...Full Story »

Liverpool will look to get back to winning ways when they welcome League One side Barnsley to Anfield in the FA Cup third round, with Arne Slot likely viewing this competition as a realistic route to silverware...Full Story »