Xabi Alonso returned to Real Madrid as a club legend and one of the most sought-after coaches around, but he lasted less than a year. What happened?

Xabi Alonso lost his job as Real Madrid manager after losing the Spanish Super Cup final to Barcelona. Alonso only took over from Carlo Ancelotti in the summer but leaves with Real four points behind their El Clasico rivals in La Liga.

The Cooligans react to Xabi Alonso’s firing at Real Madrid, debate Luis Enrique as a potential replacement, welcome Josh Richardson for a soccer fandom deep dive, analyze soccer’s rise in America, and discuss Ricardo Pepi’s injury and its 2026 World Cup implications.

UFC Hall of Famer Khaib Nurmagomedov is not happy with the latest surrounding Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid.

The teams at the top held steady with huge games on the horizon while Champions League soccer will be back next week

Real Madrid have reportedly added Jurgen Klopp to their managerial shortlist, though the German is apparently happy with his life away from football. Alonso stepped down just seven months into his tenure following a heavy Supercopa loss to Barcelona,

Barcelona sporting director Deco admits he’s been surprised to see Xabi Alonso sacked as Real Madrid manager and replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa after the Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Hansi Flick’s side.