Real Madrid want Xabi Alonso in place as their new manager in time for the start of next month's Club World Cup.Sources say the plan is for Alonso, 43, to travel to Madrid on 1 June to prepare the team for their first game of the inaugural Fifa tournament on 18 June against Saudi side Al-Hilal in Miami.

La Liga giants Real Madrid are expected to have a trio of new signings at the club’s disposal at the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.That’s according to El Chiringuito TV, who have provided an

Real Madrid plan to appoint Xabi Alonso before the Club World Cup starting on June 14, media reports said on Monday, as Carlo Ancelotti's departure to join Brazil later in May was confirmed. The Brazil Football Federation (CBF) announced that Ancelotti would join on May 26 once Madrid's league season is completed on May 25.