Real Madrid welcomed Xabi Alonso as their new manager, presenting him officially in front of club members and the media.The ...

Top teams carry pressure from all directions. As favorites, they face constant scrutiny, especially with strong rivals ...

Advertisement On the latest episode of The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast, Michael Bailey, Michael Cox, Mark Carey, and Liam Tharme reflected on Ancelotti ... at Real Madrid, Milan, Bayern Munich ...

John Obi Mikel boasts a star-studded list of managers he’s played under. The former midfielder is best known for an 11-year spell at Chelsea where he won every major club honour at his disposal.

The Italian coach is now the frontrunner to be the new boss at Ibrox and his philosophy is layered and complex ...

“Real Madrid, like (AC) Milan ... his tactics and style suit Real Madrid? Analysing Alonso's influence and impact at Leverkusen and how that might translate if he were to replace Ancelotti ...

"He knows football and is aware that players are more important than tactics ... managerial career. Ancelotti won the Champions League twice as a player with AC Milan and twice more as a coach ...

He never offends anyone,” Ze Maria continued. “Even when he gets angry, he doesn’t cross that line. That earns you respect.” ...

Aston Villa's Champions League hopes vanished vs. Man United, Napoli's title win is already fading due to doubts over Conte's ...