
Ancelotti full of praise for fellow coach: 'I hope he becomes a coach of Real someday'
Carlo Ancelotti is extremely positive about the work of his colleague Xabi Alonso. The Spaniard has been impressive in the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen and is being linked in Spain with succeeding Ancelotti at Real Madrid.

Remarkable statement by Haller: 'Missing out on the title more painful than a cancer diagnosis'
Sébastien Haller won the battle against cancer, but looking back over the past months, he says that missing out on the title with Borussia Dortmund last season hurts him more.

Lijnders applies 'Cruyff philosophy' to Scottish Liverpool prospect
For clubs like Liverpool, the League Cup tournament always offers opportunities to give young talents a taste of the big stage. Pep Lijnders, who will be stepping in as the head coach against Leicester City on Wednesday, discussed one specific player, Ben Doak, referencing Johan Cruyff.