With Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham all commanding massive attention, it was natural to assume that Alonso’s project would be centered around one of them.

While fans anticipated a star-studded clash at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Real Madrid will be without one of its key players—a surprising absence that raises eyebrows just hours before kickoff.

Real Madrid’s journey through the newly expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup isn’t just about titles and prestige—it’s also about the extraordinary financial stakes that could reshape their entire summer transfer strategy.

Beyond the cross that led to Gonzalo Garcia’s match-winning goal, there was another moment—short, but resonant—that caught the eye of fans: a four-word response from one of Madrid’s biggest stars.

Beyond the final whistle and jubilant scenes at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, came a reveal that truly marked his arrival: a unique nickname born from both admiration and his style of play.

As Real Madrid transitions into a new tactical era under Xabi Alonso, the soccer world is abuzz with speculation—not about Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, or Vinicius Junior—but another star whose future now hangs in the balance. 

Trent Alexander-Arnold will not be wearing his iconic No.66 shirt from Liverpool, nor will he have "Alexander-Arnold" on his back.

With his contract expiring on June, Real Madrid have now reportedly made a strategic move to secure Trent Alexander-Arnold's signing for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

With Trent Alexander-Arnold's imminent arrival to the club, a Real Madrid veteran is reportedly set to depart after the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

With Trent Alexander-Arnold's imminent departure to Real Madrid, Liverpool are reportedly closing in the signing of a former Manchester City player as his replacement.

Liverpool, Premier League champions, must replace Trent Alexander-Arnold after his departure. Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong is a top target.

It is expected that former soccer player Xabi Alonso will be coaching Real Madrid. The contract is scheduled to go into effect June 1st, but there has been no formal confirmation yet. What does this all mean?

Real Madrid is on the verge of unveiling their next marquee signing, and the numbers involved are causing a stir across the soccer world. Headlines teased Trent Alexander-Arnold’s move with phrases like ‘insane’ and ‘crazy’ salary—and now, as the details emerge, that phrase is proving accurate.

After 20 years at Anfield, Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving Liverpool! The English international has confirmed he will not be renewing his contract. Get the details on his heartfelt farewell message and what's next for the Reds icon.

Real Madrid is intent not only on signing Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer but on having him make his debut earlier than expected, during the newly expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. But would it be possible?