A similarly cerebral midfielder during his playing days, Nuri Sahin looked to be a smart appointment at Borussia Dortmund. But 27 matches into his reign at Westfalenstadion, Sahin has now been sacked.

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Liverpool will avoid another brush with Real Madrid as Fabrizio Romano provides a new transfer update.Liverpool are no ...

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Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso lamented his side's failure to hold onto a first-half lead at 10-man Atletico Madrid, ...

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Xabi Alonso has said he's "very calm" despite being linked to taking charge at Real Madrid, with speculation over the future ...

The Manchester United manager is enduring a tough start to life at Old Trafford and lost again last weekend, but few feel the ...

A documentary which covers former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's memorable spell with the Reds will be released on Amazon ...

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has been installed as the favourite to replace Ancelotti, with the former Real midfielder ...

Kylian Mbappe could be set for a new manager at Real Madrid amid reports Carlo Ancelotti could be sacked with the Frenchman's ...

Kylian Mbappe hasn't had a seamless transition at Real Madrid with Carlo Ancelotti facing the heat after two damaging defeats ...