Benfica president Rui Costa has confirmed that no deal has been agreed with Real Madrid over the sale of defender Alvaro Carreras. Real Madrid are entering a new era under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, who is set to begin his tenure at the Club World Cup after replacing experienced manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Xabi Alonso set a very specific challenge for Real Madrid during their first Club World Cup match against Al Hilal.

New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso admits they racing against time to be prepared for the Club World Cup. Xabi knows there is an expectation that Real Madrid seriously challenge for the title this month, with their opening tie against Al-Hilal on Wednesday night.

Real Madrid began a new era on Monday, with Xabi Alonso taking training for the first time as manager. After Carlo Ancelotti departed in late May, Alonso took the reins, and while Los Blancos have

The former Liverpool man impressed with his Spanish as he faced a few delicate questions in his first appearance as a Real Madrid player

The battle for supremacy in Group H promises high-stakes drama, featuring some of the biggest names in world football. Saudi Arabia’s most decorated club, Al Hilal, will lock horns with 15-time European champions Real Madrid,