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Real Madrid Sacks Xabi Alonso After Supercopa Loss
Real Madrid dismissed Xabi Alonso just six months into his tenure following a defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, appointing Alvaro Arbeloa as interim coach. The decision has raised concerns about internal issues, including ego clashes in the locker room.
Alonso had kept the team competitive in LaLiga and Champions League.
Jurgen Klopp Criticizes Real Madrid's Handling of Alonso
Jurgen Klopp, now Global Head of Soccer for Red Bull, voiced strong support for Xabi Alonso, calling his sacking a sign of deeper problems at Real Madrid. Klopp highlighted the difficulty of succeeding Carlo Ancelotti and praised Alonso's talent from Leverkusen.
He denied any involvement in rumors linking him to the Madrid job.
Real Madrid Eyes Jurgen Klopp for 2026-27 Season
Reports indicate Real Madrid views Jurgen Klopp as the top candidate to lead from the 2026-27 season, per Fabrizio Romano. Klopp delivered a bold response, focusing on Alonso rather than the speculation.
The club faces broader instability beyond coaching changes.
Manchester City Signs Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth
Manchester City completed the £62.5m signing of Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth in the January 2026 window. This bolsters their attack amid ongoing transfers.
No outs reported for City yet.
Brighton Repatriates Pascal Gross from Dortmund
Brighton & Hove Albion signed Pascal Groß on an undisclosed fee from Borussia Dortmund. Additional ins include Caylan Vickers on loan recall; outs feature Eiran Cashin to Blackburn.
Activity reflects squad reshaping.
Crystal Palace Acquires Brennan Johnson from Tottenham
Crystal Palace secured Brennan Johnson for £35m from Tottenham Hotspur. They also recalled Hindolo Mustapha on loan; outs include Naouirou Ahamada.
This strengthens their forward options.
West Ham Signs Valentin Castellanos from Lazio
West Ham United brought in Valentín Castellanos on an undisclosed fee from Lazio. Pablo Felipe joined from Gil Vicente; notable outs include Niclas Füllkrug on loan to AC Milan.
Multiple loan moves outgoing.
Joao Cancelo Joins Barcelona on Loan from Al-Hilal
Joao Cancelo moved to Barcelona on a €4m loan from Al-Hilal, marking a key La Liga transfer. This bolsters Barcelona's defense in the winter window.
No other major La Liga deals noted today.
Xabi Alonso Expresses Gratitude to Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso thanked Real Madrid despite his short, unsuccessful stint as coach. He was replaced by former player Alvaro Arbeloa ahead of Copa del Rey.
The exit surprised many given his prior success.
Boca Juniors Faces Millonarios FC Tonight
Boca Juniors plays Millonarios FC on January 14, 2026, with live scores and highlights available. This international club friendly draws global attention.
Betting odds and stats are accessible.
Oumar Ngom Transfers to Lecce from Estrela Amadora
Serie A side Lecce signed Oumar Ngom for €2m from Estrela Amadora. This completes today's notable Serie A deal amid European activity.
Transfer window remains active.
Alvaro Arbeloa Appointed Real Madrid Interim Coach
Real Madrid named Alvaro Arbeloa as head coach for the Copa del Rey game on January 14. He follows Xabi Alonso's abrupt dismissal.
Promises to tackle team inconsistencies.