Ancelotti to Coach Brazil; Alonso's Potential Real Madrid Return
Key Takeaways
- Ancelotti will coach Brazil after his final Real Madrid match against Real Sociedad.
- Arbeloa hinted at Xabi Alonso's return to Real Madrid: "your home awaits you."
- Modric wants to retire at Real Madrid in 2026, accepting a salary reduction.
- Kaká is ready to join Brazil's staff under Ancelotti, leveraging his sports management studies.
- Iraola confirms Huijsen's move to Real Madrid, expressing happiness for the player.
Top Stories
Ancelotti to coach Brazil after Real Sociedad match
Published on 2025-05-19, reports indicate that Carlo Ancelotti will become the coach of Brazil following his final match with Real Madrid against Real Sociedad at the Bernabéu.
Arbeloa hints at Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid return
On 2025-05-19, Álvaro Arbeloa welcomed Xabi Alonso back to Real Madrid, hinting at a potential return by commenting "tu casa te espera" on social media. They were teammates during 156 matches.
Modric wants to retire at Real Madrid in 2026
On 2025-05-20, Xabi Alonso approved Luka Modric's contract renewal with Real Madrid, valuing his creative abilities. Modric is willing to accept a salary reduction to retire with Real Madrid in the summer of 2026 and represent Croatia in the World Cup, rejecting offers from Arabia.
Kaká ready to join Brazil's staff under Ancelotti
Published on 2025-05-19, Kaká expressed his readiness to join the Brazilian national team's technical staff under Ancelotti, highlighting his preparation through sports business and management courses since retiring in 2017. Ancelotti, who coached Kaká at Milan and Real Madrid, has always considered him one of the best players he has coached and may reunite with him on the Brazilian bench.
Iraola confirms Huijsen's move to Real Madrid
Iraola commented on 2025-05-19, confirming that Huijsen is moving to Real Madrid, expressing happiness for the player.
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Endrick's Real Madrid performance mixed: Copa del Rey good, La Liga lacking
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Published on 2025-05-19, reports indicate that Ancelotti has called up Neymar and Casemiro for Brazil's national team. Initial reports also suggest Oscar and Igor Paixao may be included.
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Haaland, Vinicius most valuable in Club World Cup
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Madridistas excited about Alonso, Huijsen, and Arnold
Published on 2025-05-20, the Peña Madridista in San Vicente del Raspeig expressed their confidence in Xabi Alonso and excitement regarding potential signings like Huijsen and Arnold.
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Report: Real Madrid would have won LaLiga without VAR
Published on 2025-05-19, an article discusses how Real Madrid would have secured the LaLiga title if VAR had not been implemented.