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1 week ago | sportingnews.com | Feargal Brennan |Kenny's Ireland

Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid return kicked off with a 1-1 FIFA Club World Cup draw against Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. Los Blancos produced a mixed performance in Miami as Alonso was forced to settle for a point in his debut as Carlo Ancelotti's replacement. The former Spanish international has been working hard to get his ideas across inside a short window ahead of the flight to the USA and there is plenty of work to be done.

1 week ago | sportingnews.com | Feargal Brennan |Kenny's Ireland

Manchester City kicked off their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Wydad in Philadelphia on June 18. Victory at the Lincoln Financial Field kickstarts Pep Guardiola's team in Group G via first-half goals from Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku. Foden's standout performance is a major boost for Guardiola, with the England international struggling for form in the back end of the Premier League campaign, but the 25-year-old is confident the Club World Cup can be a turning point.

1 week ago | sportingnews.com | Feargal Brennan |Kenny's Ireland

Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois offered a realistic assessment of Xabi Alonso's first game in charge of Los Blancos. The Spanish coach has returned to his former club this summer after the decision to remove Carlo Ancelotti on the back of failing to defend his La Liga and UEFA Champions League titles in 2025. Ancelotti has taken up a new challenge with the Brazil national team as Alonso looks to breath new life in his new squad.

1 week ago | sportingnews.com | Feargal Brennan |Kenny's Ireland

Manchester City cruised to victory in their opening game of FIFA Club World Cup with a 2-0 win over Wydad in Philadelphia. The Premier League giants are looking to make a statement in the USA on the back of failing to win a trophy during the regular 2024/25 campaign. Two of Pep Guardiola's brand new signings started - with Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki in midfield for City - but it was two longer-standing figures that made the key impact.

1 week ago | sportingnews.com | Feargal Brennan |Kenny's Ireland

Liverpool's ownership are reportedly planning a bold investment move into La Liga side Getafe. The Fenway Sports Group [FSG], who acquired full ownership of the Reds in October 2010, are led by principal owner John Henry - and the USA businessman has seen the club win their first two Premier League titles. The structure transformed the club following the faltering previous ownership of George Gillett and Tom Hicks as FSG made their first steps into Premier League football.