The world of football (soccer to Americans) is pretty serious to most of the world. Which means that when major shakeups occur with some of the world's favorite leagues, people have some pretty big opinions. And it's safe to say that Real Madrid stirred up ...

Xabi Alonso is out as Real Madrid boss after less than 30 games in charge, the latest in the head-whipping soap opera that is Europe's most-trophied club.

Xabi Alonso’s letter to Santa Claus is a tough one for His Majesty to fulfill, but the man from Tolosa has a series of requests regarding his future as Real Madrid’s coach. Here is the letter to Santa Claus that the white team’s manager would write.

EndrickAt Real Madrid, there is total confusion just days after Endrick's loan move to OL.For the remainder of the season, Endrick has been loaned to Olympique Lyonnais by Real Madrid. The young

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.

Spanish coach Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after a Super Cup loss. His wife Nagore Aranburu shared a farewell message.

Real Madrid’s elimination from the Copa del Rey at the hands of Albacete not only marked the official debut of Álvaro Arbeloa as first-team head coach, but also reignited the spotlight on Xabi Alonso,

Xabi Alonso was brutally sacked by Spanish giants Real Madrid just a day after their Super Cup defeat to Barcelona and the former midfielder has now spoken out on his exit

Perez's round of meetings also addressed a simmering issue regarding positional discipline. Under the previous regime, versatile midfielders Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga had reportedly "recoiled with public complaints" when asked to fill in at full-back—a role both have been forced to play due to injuries.