Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham were among the Real Madrid stars to pay tribute to Xabi Alonso after the Spanish coach departed the Spanish giants after less than eight months in charge.

On the Jude Bellingham App, JB5 app, Bellingham addressed the reports online that suggest he fell out with Xabi Alonso during the Spanish manager's time there. On the JB5 app, Jude Bellingham wrote a message that addressed reports seen online, which is directed to many fans.

One of the UFC’s most decorated former champions took a clear stance on the recent drama with Real Madrid’s now ex-manager Xabi Alonso.

While top European clubs often are quick to move on from managers, Alonso's dismissal was particularly fast, coming after just half a season. Real Madrid currently sit second on La Liga's table, just four points behind Barcelona, though their hated rivals did beat them 3-2 in Sunday's Supercopa final.

Xabi Alonso has opened the door to a move to Liverpool after his dismissal at Real Madrid. Things have been miserable at Anfield recently so it's no surprise the club's fans want a change. Arne Slot

Whether, in the raft of firings to start 2026, we have not just seen the long prophesied death of the manager as a solo headline act at a club, but the ending of the idea that the guy who coaches and picks the team might be the most important in the club?