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Fathers and sons who played for the same club
Football is full of examples of fathers and sons who both played professionally. Here, a look at some who represented the same club...
The Playmaker: football tactics explained
TACTICS What actually is a playmaker? Here's your handy tactical explainer
‘If Xabi Alonso had wanted the Liverpool job, Arne Slot might still be in Rotterdam' Respected writer and Liverpool fan Tony Evans provides the inside story of the quest to replace Jurgen Klopp and the shocking factor no one expected
No supporters were popping champagne corks when Arne Slot was confirmed as Liverpool's new manager and his success may even have surprised club insiders
Real Madrid targeting Bournemouth star to become standout summer buy: report
Real Madrid are said to have been informed prospective new manager Xabi Alonso wants one player in particular from the Premier League
Real Madrid pick Carlo Ancelotti's successor, with Italian to leave Bernabeu: report
Real Madrid are set to replace the departing Carlo Ancelotti with a top-rated coach at the end of the season
Players who scored from inside their own half
It's one of the most spectacular sights in football
‘Arteta, Alonso, Emery, me… none of us were physical players – we needed the understanding of the game. That probably helped us move into management’: Premier League boss reveals reasons for natural career progression
Premier League management isn't easy - but there's perhaps a reason why so many are coming from the Basque Country
'The craziest time I’ve ever experienced' - Bayer Leverkusen reporter Pippo Arens looks back on a 2024 to remember
SportBild's Bayer Leverkusen reporter Pippo Arens attended 46 matches as the Werkself secured a famous Double under Xabi Alonso
