🚨 Chelsea exploring deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as next head coach. 44yo former #RMFC boss understood to be open to possibility, although nothing decided yet as process continues. Andoni Iraola also strong contender ahead of departing #AFCB @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6964506/2026/05/11/xabi-alonso-chelsea-head-coach/
Chelsea exploring deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as new head coach

Outgoing Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola is also a strong contender.

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🚨 Real Madrid talks with Jorge Mendes continue over potential appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach. 63yo’s initial thoughts outlined to #RMFC while Florentino Perez ponders decision. Portuguese happy at Benfica but open to possibility @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7258850/2026/05/08/jose-mourinho-real-madrid-head-coach-arbeloa/
Real Madrid hold talks over Jose Mourinho return

Mourinho is president Florentino Perez's favoured candidate to replace Alvaro Arbeloa

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🎶 8:04am The Trap by R.M.F.C. from The Trap.
DJ Soapy Smith - Gold Soundz
#RMFC #DJSoapySmith #GoldSoundz #Radio1190 #KVCU
🚨 Federico Valverde & Aurelien Tchouameni in dressing-room fight at Real Madrid training ground. Valverde went to hospital with head injury. Follows altercation 24hrs earlier. #RMFC expected to take action. W/ @[email protected] @MarioCortegana @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7261002/2026/05/07/federico-valverde-aurelien-tchouameni-training-fight-madrid/
Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni involved in second training ground clash

Valverde was taken to hospital to undergo assessments after sustaining a head injury during the incident.

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...eine Mischung aus Jay Reatard und den Freak Genes. Die Gitarre von SMV kann man auch raushören.

Sorry, wenn ich da Late to the game bin, aber das schafft mich gerade wirklich...

#rmfc #rockmusicfanclub #buzclatworthy #stationmodelviolence #australia

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Ecstatic Strife, by R.M.F.C.

from the album Ecstatic Strife

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🚨 Alisson likely to return for Liverpool after November international break following hamstring injury. 33yo had scan today & set to spend ~6wks out - could see Brazil int’l miss #CFC #MUFC #RMFC #MCFC. #LFC yet to confirm. W/ @[email protected] @[email protected] https://nytimes.com/athletic/66811…
Liverpool’s Alisson likely out until November international break with hamstring injury

Summer arrival Giorgi Mamardashvili will deputise in place of Alisson for the next few weeks.

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Arsenal have signed Martin Zubimendi - here's the story behind the move:

🔴 Player was aware of #AFC interest when he rejected Liverpool last year
🔴 Mikel Arteta driving force behind pursuit
🔴 Real Madrid source called rumours of late #RMFC interest ‘a lie as big as a castle’

@[email protected], @[email protected] & @[email protected]

🔗 https://nytimes.com/athletic/64634…

🚨 Arsenal regard Martin Zubimendi move from Real Sociedad as done & signed. 26yo Spain midfielder expected to report at start of pre-season with #AFC. Real Madrid sources say #RMFC never actively pursued situation. That + more transfer info @[email protected] https://nytimes.com/athletic/64130…
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more

Welcome to the second edition of The Athletic’s Transfer DealSheet for the summer 2025 transfer window

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🚨 BREAKING: Real Madrid reach agreement with Liverpool to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in time for Club World Cup. #RMFC to pay €10m (guaranteed + 1 payment - up from original indication of £850,000. #LFC also save wages & bonuses. 6yr deal @[email protected] https://nytimes.com/athletic/63343…
Real Madrid to pay Liverpool €10m for Trent Alexander-Arnold to join for Club World Cup

The England international has signed a six-year contract with Madrid, leaving the team he has played for since 2004.

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