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We can do big things worthy of Real, says new manager Alonso

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May 27, 2025

New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Monday he has the energy and excitement to deliver success worthy of the Spanish giants’ rich history as he was presented as Carlo Ancelotti’s replacement.

- Agencies

Alonso will lead the team at the Club World Cup this summer and has signed a three-year deal until June 2028, after Ancelotti departed to take charge of the Brazil national team.

Madrid failed to win a major trophy this season, losing their La Liga crown to rivals Barcelona, who also beat them in the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup finals.

Real were dealt a heavy Champions League quarter-final defeat by Arsenal as their European trophy defence also fell short.

“We have fantastic players, we have a team that has a lot of potential, (capable of) a very good present and a very good future,” Alonso said at Real Madrid’s training ground.

“That gives me a lot of reason to come here with a lot of energy and a lot of hope that I can get the best out of all the players and build a great team...

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Nick Kyrgios believes few male players would accept the chance to face a top woman as the maverick Australian prepares to take on women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition later this month.

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India have been the better team in T20Is, says Steyn ahead of final clash

The ongoing India-South Africa series remains fiercely contested, with two possible outcomes before the final game: South Africa drawing level at 2-2 or India winning it 3-1, and former Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn opined that India have 'been the better team' so far in the three games played.

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Tecom launches Dhs615 million Innovation Hub

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An dominates, Yamaguchi battles through in season finale

South Korea’s An Se-young dominated Tomoka Miyazaki 21-9 21-6 at badminton’s World Tour Finals in Hangzhou on Thursday to continue her chase for a second title at the season finale.

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Lanka plans $1.6b in cyclone recovery spending in 2026

Sri Lanka's government announced plans on Thursday for $1.6 billion in extra spending in 2026 to fund the country’s recovery from Cyclone Ditwah, which killed more than 640 people.

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Safonov stars as PSG sink Flamengo to win Intercontinental Cup title

Paris St Germain (PSG) goalkeeper Matvey Safonov saved four penalties in a dramatic shootout to hand the French champions the Intercontinental Cup title after a hard-fought II draw with Flamengo in the final on Wednesday.

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Violations in field of health insurance explained

Issues of fraud in the field of health insurance are endless, either by service providers in various health facilities with their multiple specialties who exaggerate in requesting tests, analyses, and treatment plans, or by beneficiaries who try to find any means to maximise their benefit from insurance coverage at the lowest possible cost, and then health insurance companies that do their utmost to evade paying for the services provided by offering illogical or at least unconvincing justifications to patients and visitors.

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Federal decree issued on National Media Authority

The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law establishing and organising the National Media Authority, as a federal public entity affiliated to the UAE Cabinet.

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Our daughters raised Sharjah's flag high with victory in Kuwait: Jawaher

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, received on Wednesday evening, at Al Badee' Palace, the players of the Sharjah Women's Sports Club volleyball team following their historic victory at the inaugural West Asia Women's Volleyball Clubs Championship.

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December 19, 2025

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Mbappe excels as Real beat lowly 3rd-tier Talavera in Spanish Cup

A Kylian Mbappe brace helped Real Madrid avoid an upset at third-tier Talavera as Xabi Alonso's side scraped home 3-2 to stamp their ticket into the Spanish Cup last 16 on Wednesday.

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December 19, 2025

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