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Carlo Ancelotti's Move to Brazil Hangs in the Balance

It’s all gone wrong (part one) for Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. One of the most successful managers in the world has seen Real Madrid stumble badly this season.

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Ex-Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez emerges as option for high-profile vacancy

After a rough campaign in charge of Barcelona last season, Xavi Hernandez decided that he would head off on a sabbatical year following 2.5 years of intense action for the former midfielder.

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 29

Xabi Alonso receives positive news ahead of Real Madrid arrival as President drops hint

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has been on hold for around a month now, as he awaits news from Real Madrid. However increasingly it looks as if his return to the Santiago Bernabeu is drawing nearer.

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 29

Real Madrid target agrees personal terms with Bayern Munich

Real Madrid could go big in the transfer market this summer as they aim to mark a new era at the Santiago Bernabeu, but they could find it tricky to sign one of their long-term targets, who looks ever closer to signing for a European rival.

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The 'English Premier League champions since 1992-93' quiz

How many of the clubs to finish top of the English Premier League table since the 1992-93 season can you name in five minutes?

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Bayer Leverkusen News / The Cult of Calcio / April 29

Real Madrid Shake-Up to Impact Serie A Teams’ Plans

Real Madrid are quickly heading toward a coaching change, with Carlo Ancelotti ever so close to accepting the Brazil job, and Xabi Alonso waiting in the wings to succeed him.

Martin Zubimendi News / Football Espana / April 29

Arsenal have informed Real Madrid of Martin Zubimendi plans

Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has been chased by significant proportion of the top clubs in Europe at this point, but with the Basque midfielder finally looking like leaving Anoeta this summer, two are at the forefront of the race for his signature.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / April 28

Brigthton Star Defender Linked With Top Premier League Club

It is going to be a busy summer transfer window for Brighton. After losing ground on the teams above them in the race for European football, many of their players will be linked away from the Seagulls.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / April 28

Nottingham Forest Star 'Attracting Interest' From Italian Giants

Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is attracting interest from Serie A giants Roma and Napoli along with two Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / April 27

How Liverpool Won The League

So that thing that we’ve all known was going to happen for a very long time happened. With their 5-1 win v Spurs today, Liverpool are the 2024/25 EPL Champions.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / April 27

Report: Euro giants prepared to spend a lot of money to sign 25-year-old Chelsea player

Bayer Leverkusen are interested in signing the Chelsea goalkeeper Djorjde Petrovic at the end of the season. The 25-year-old goalkeeper is currently on loan at French club Strasbourg, and he has done quite well for them this season.

Carlo Ancelotti News / Football Espana / April 27

Brazil set Carlo Ancelotti deadline as Real Madrid exit looms

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti looks to be edging closer to an exit from the club at the end of 2024/25 season. Ancelotti’s current contract in the Spanish capital runs until the end of the 2025/26 campaign but his position is under major pressure.

Xabi Alonso News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Alonso set to replace Ancelotti at Real Madrid

Timing is everything. Last season Liverpool tried to prize their former star player, Xabi Alonso, away from Bayer Leverkusen to replace Jürgen Klopp. Alonso opted to stay in Germany for another season and Liverpool settled on Arne Slot instead.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Football Espana / April 26

Rivaldo claims Real Madrid need Copa del Rey glory to save season

Real Madrid face a season-defining showdown with Barcelona in tonight’s Copa del Rey final at the Estadio La Cartuja. Los Blancos have lost their chance to win a trophy treble following a UEFA Champions League exit at the hands of Arsenal.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Football Espana / April 26

Xabi Alonso exit will trigger Real Madrid target to leave Bayer Leverkusen

Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen are expected to be heavily involved in each other’s business this summer. Los Blancos have opened talks with Xabi Alonso over accelerating his return to the Spanish capital with the former midfielder lined up as the No.1 target to replace Carlo Ancelotti.

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 26

Bayern Munich’s defensive crisis could secure Barcelona transfer target

Barcelona are in the market for a new defender this summer with Jonathan Tah a constant transfer target for Hansi Flick. The Catalan giants were linked with an offer for the Germany international ahead of the 2024/25 season but Bayer Leverkusen demanded a €25m fee.

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 25

Former Real Madrid manager amongst top candidates for Real Sociedad job

Real Sociedad are on the hunt for a new manager for the first time in over six years, after the exit of Imanol Alguacil was announced on Wednesday at the end of the season.

Xabi Alonso News / Football Espana / April 24

Real Madrid face Xabi Alonso competition from La Liga rivals

Real Madrid could be looking for a new manager this summer, but they would not be the only La Liga club in his position as Real Sociedad announced on Thursday that long-serving head coach Imanol Alguacil will be moving on when his contract expires at the end of the 2024-25 season.

Bayer Leverkusen News / ESPN / April 24

Kane set to end trophy drought as Bayern eye title

Bayern Munich will secure the Bundesliga title on Saturday with a win over top-four hopefuls Mainz if rivals and reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen fail to beat Augsburg.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Football Espana / April 23

Real Madrid quoted affordable price to appoint Xabi Alonso as Carlo Ancelotti replacement

In recent weeks, there has been lots of speculation about the manager’s job at Real Madrid, which could soon be vacant. Carlo Ancelotti is currently in charge, but should he end the season on a downer, it is almost certain that his second spell as head coach would be brought to a premature end.

Bayer Leverkusen News / The Cult of Calcio / April 23

Juventus Will Have to Decide What to Do with Young Duo

Nicolò Savona and Alberto Costa have barely gotten any action since Igor Tudor was appointed, as the new manager has preferred leaning on more experienced players, and their Juventus future is in jeopardy, at least for the short term.

Florian Wirtz News / Extratime Talk / April 22

Florian Wirtz Is the New No. 10 Manchester City Need

Manchester City are in the midst of a rebuild. New signings like Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez and Abdukodir Khusanov have started their journey with the club, with Marmoush already making his mark.

Bayer Leverkusen News / The Cult of Calcio / April 22

Juventus Still Involved in Scrum to Sign Feyenoord Ace

Juventus plot to make only a few select signings next summer, and David Hancko remains very high on their shortlist to fix the defense, even though the suitors are flocking, as he’s primed to leave Feyenoord, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Carlo Ancelotti News / The Cult of Calcio / April 22

Brazil Ahead of Milan and Roma in Ancelotti Sweepstakes

Carlo Ancelotti is highly likely to part ways with Real Madrid at the end of the season, and Milan and Roma, which have past ties with him, are looking for a high-end coach, but they aren’t the frontrunners to land him, as things are aligning for him to take over Brazil, The Athletic reports (via Rai).

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / April 22

Arsenal and Liverpool want to sign 28-G/A 'genius', asking price revealed

Florian Wirtz continues to attract the interest of the biggest clubs in Europe after successful seasons spent at Bayer Leverkusen. The 21-year-old German midfielder has become one of the most talked-about names on the transfer market because of his technical ability, game intelligence and potential.

Kevin De Bruyne News / Caught Offside / April 19

Man City ready to spend €200m on Kevin De Bruyne replacement

Man City are ready to have a busy summer transfer window on the back of a poor season, and midfield is one area that will be addressed. Kevin De Bruyne’s