It is becoming clearer that Xabi Alonso is the man Real Madrid want to take over once Carlo Ancelotti steps down. But even if everyone expects this move, the big question still remains—how and when

ESPN go so far as to name the date of 26 May as when the CBF expect to see Ancelotti in Rio de Janeiro. That would be just one day after Real Madrid are scheduled to host Real Soc

Carlo Ancelotti's second spell in charge of Real Madrid is reportedly approaching its end, with the celebrated manager expected to leave sometime in the coming weeks but that forces the question – who will succeed him and take the helm of one of Europe's most ambitious teams?