Real Madrid

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Name: Real Madrid

Founded: 1902 (as Madrid Football Club, became Real Madrid in 1920)

They were champions for each of the first five years of the competition, starting in 1955-56, and have won four of the last six editions, with three of those triumphs coming under Zinedine Zidane. The Frenchman also won it as a Real player – other greats to have worn the famous white shirt include Cristiano Ronaldo, Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas.

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Jude Bellingham issues explicit response to Real Madrid fake news as England star's anger shows

By Joe Donnohue published

Jude Bellingham has denied reports suggesting he played a part in Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid demise

Player

Real Madrid looking to TWO former Chelsea managers as next boss: report

By Matthew Holt published

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso was axed after just seven months - so who is next?

Team

'A few people contacted me' Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp responds to Real Madrid manager talk

By Joe Donnohue published

Former Liverpool manager and Premier League title winner Jurgen Klopp has sent a strong message to the Real Madrid hierarchy

Coaches & Managers

Real Madrid announce Xabi Alonso successor as ex-Liverpool man takes charge at Santiago Bernabeu

By Joe Donnohue published

Real Madrid have parted company with Xabi Alonso after just over six months at the helm

Coaches & Managers

Manchester United forced to settle for third-choice transfer target due to unforgiving football food chain

By Steven Chicken published

Manchester United have struggled to find a definitive upgrade on the role Casemiro has filled for years and their transfer angst could rumble on even longer

Transfer
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gestures during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 15, 2021 in London, England.

Quiz! Can you name the 30 biggest-spending managers ever?

By Mark White published

Quiz! We're looking the gaffers who've flashed the most cash - can you recall the bosses on this list?

Quiz!

Real Madrid tipped to complete double Crystal Palace transfer swoop in major Eagles blow: report

By Isaac Stacey Stronge published

Crystal Palace could soon see another two of their best players depart

Transfer

NEW ISSUE: Cristiano Ronaldo’s quest for 1,000 goals, the football rich list, Granit Xhaka’s Arsenal rollercoaster, Michael Laudrup and Sol Campbell, plus trendsetter Tony Pulis

By Mark White published

Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday January 8

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Quiz! Can you name all these players who share three of the same clubs?

By Chris Nee published

QUIZ! Playing for two of the same clubs is common but adding a third is more unusual. Can you name the players who share these combinations?

QUIZ!

Ranked! The 100 best players in the world, 2025

By Mark White published

The best players in the world right now – according to us

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