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Mbappe behind Alonso's exit from Real Madrid? Viral clip shows French star openly undermining coach’s authority

In a clip that is doing the rounds on social media, Kylian Mbappe is seen openly refusing Xabi Alonso's call for his players to give Barcelona a guard of honour after the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah on Sunday.

Who is Alvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid’s new coach following Xabi Alonso’s sudden exit

Real Madrid have appointed former defender Alvaro Arbeloa as head coach after Xabi Alonso’s exit. Here’s a look at Arbeloa’s playing career, coaching journey and his first major challenge with Los Blancos.

Xabi Alonso parts ways with Real Madrid as head coach following Spanish Super Cup final loss against Barcelona

Xabi Alonso had returned Real Madrid, the club he had represented as a player for five years, last summer replacing Carlo Ancelotti as manager, but lasted a little over seven months in the role, leaving the 15-time European champions at the second spot on the league table.

Barcelona pip Real Madrid in dramatic El Clasico in Jeddah, win 16th Spanish Super Cup title

The nail-biting contest at Jeddah's King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, where Barcelona had thrashed Real Madrid 5-2 last year, witnessed the Catalans surge ahead for the third time with Raphina's 73rd-minute strike and later defend their lead despite being reduced to 10 men.

El Clasico in Spanish Super Cup Final: Real Madrid set up Barcelona clash for title with win over Atletico

While the game was already tense, the temperature rose further when Atletico manager Diego Simeone got involved in a verbal spat with Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr.

January Transfers: Man City closing in on Semenyo; Rodrygo to join Arsenal?

With the January Transfer Window currently underway, we take a look at some of the major completed deals as well as some of the biggest rumours doing the rounds from across the world.

Kylian Mbappe equals 'idol' Cristiano Ronaldo's record during Real Madrid's victory over Sevilla

French superstar Mbappe levelled Ronaldo's tally of 59 goals in 2013 by stroking home a late penalty, after Bellingham sent Madrid ahead with a first half header. Mbappe copied Ronaldo's trademark celebration and said it was a nod to the Portuguese great, Madrid's all-time top goalscorer.

Benzema blames Mbappe, Bellingham & Co for Madrid's struggles: 'The players don't talk to each other anymore'

Karim Benzema has defended Xabi Alonso, saying Real Madrid’s struggles come from poor player connection and ego issues, not the coach. He urged Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo to recognise their roles and play for the team.

Xabi Alonso on verge of getting sacked at Real Madrid; Man City game his last chance: Report

Xabi Alonso is in serious danger of getting sacked at Real Madrid if the team fails to do well in the next match against Man City in the Champions League.

Vinicius Junior makes U-turn, reconciles with Xabi Alonso as new Real Madrid deal looks imminent: report

Vinicius Junior may soon sign a new deal with Real Madrid after initially stalling the negotiations as the Brazilian star footballer is ready to scale down on his demands.