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Real Madrid 'legend' Alonso returns as new coach

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Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish coach Xabi Alonso claps at the end of the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on January 21, 2025. [AFP]

Real Madrid appointed Xabi Alonso to replace Carlo Ancelotti as coach on Sunday, with the Spaniard to take over from June 1 and lead the team at the Club World Cup.

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