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Alonso wasn't perfect, but sacking him ignores Madrid's real problems
Xabi Alonso's time in charge of Real Madrid is over, but his dismissal will hardly solve the numerous problems the club is combatting.
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Why Xabi Alonso's sacking is a 'big surprise' from Real Madrid
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FA Cup run could provide source of positivity for Liverpool this season
Liverpool advanced to the next round in a competition that helps get their season back on track.
Nicol 'not impressed' by Liverpool's win
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WRAPPING UP THE WEEKEND
Barcelona win Supercopa, Man United exit FA Cup, Spurs' Frank in trouble, more
Raphinha and Barcelona stunned rivals Real Madrid. Meanwhile, managerless Man United's woes continued and time appears to be running out for Spurs boss Thomas Frank.
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: West Ham's Paquetá wants move to Flamengo
Lucas Paquetá is reportedly nearing a surprising move from West Ham United to Flamengo. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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MAGIC OF THE CUP
From Wrexham to Macclesfield, FA Cup reminded us why we love soccer
Thanks to Macclesfield causing one of the biggest upsets ever and Wrexham passing their Premier League test, the FA Cup third round really delivered.
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SOCCER TALK
Is Michael Carrick the 'least worst' candidate for Man United?
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Moreno: Musiala, Karl 'difference makers' for Bayern UCL hopes
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TEAMS IN TROUBLE
With no manager, Manchester United continue to sink to new lows
In a season full of lows, Manchester United's early FA Cup exit only deepens their misery, denying them any chance of silverware this season.
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Would defeat to West Ham spell the end of Thomas Frank at Spurs?
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Knowles promoted at Minnesota after Ramsay exit
Cameron Knowles was promoted to coach of Major League Soccer's Minnesota United on Monday, a day after Eric Ramsay quit to coach West Bromwich...
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- Sources: Gallagher set to join Spurs from Atleti
- Barnsley coach: Szoboszlai backheel 'disrespectful'
- Sources: Carrick set to be new United boss
- Alonso out at Madrid, Arbeloa named new coach
- PSG stunned in French Cup by neighbors Paris FC
- Sources: Timo Werner to San Jose nearly done
- Ronaldo scores but Al Nassr lose ground to Al Hilal
- Rosenior: Unfair to call Arsenal 'Set Piece FC'
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Players and coaches agree: Pep Guardiola has influenced not just the Premier League, but the entire English pyramid.
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Farm managers? How Chelsea hired Rosenior could change soccer
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When Jürgen Klopp became Red Bull's head of global soccer, those around him suggested he would be merely a figurehead. That hasn't been the case.
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