Xabi Alonso is looking forward to "starting from scratch" with Real Madrid next season after being thrown into the deep end as coach of the Spanish giant at the Club World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/11/soccer/xabi-alonso-real-madrid-fresh-start/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #xabialonso #realmadrid#clubworldcup

The expanded soccer Club World Cup is proving to be a stage for fresh managerial starts, with three of the eight quarterfinalists led by coaches appointed just weeks before the tournament. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/04/soccer/club-world-cup-new-managers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer#clubworldcup #realmadrid#alhilal #fluminense #xabialonso #renatogaucho

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Kylian Mbappe was edging closer to full fitness ahead of the Club World Cup quarterfinals after his side eliminated Juventus. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/02/soccer/mbappe-real-club-world-cup/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #kylianmbappe #realmadrid#clubworldcup #juventus #xabialonso