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Real Madrid starlet passes Xabi Alonso's test; could play a key role next season
Arda Guler's performances were one of the highlights for Real Madrid during the FIFA Club World Cup campaign that ended in a heartbreaking 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinal. Guler was a live wire throughout the tournament and made a solid impression in the final third, along with another breakthrough star in Gonzalo Garcia. In light of the Turk's strong performances in Club World Cup, the player could gain favour from Xabi Alonso heading into the new season. Guler passes Alonso's first test As reported by MARCA, new coach Xabi Alonso was impressed with Guler's performances, not just for his quality on the ball but for his tactical maturity and willingness to adapt. Güler was deployed in a deeper midfield role during the tournament, in a system with three central defenders behind him – a position unfamiliar to him but one in which he thrived. Can Xabi Alonso get the best out of Arda Guler next season? (Photo by) The idea is to take advantage of his technique and vision, while also asking more of him defensively. Guler now begins preseason with a completely different outlook. After a frustrating start to life at Real Madrid, marked by injuries and limited minutes, he now seems to have found a coach who believes in him. Although Xabi Alonso has a long way to go before he can impose his playing style at the Bernabeu, everything points to Guler playing a key role in his plans. This is a good sign for Real Madrid as a whole, especially amid reports linking star player Rodrygo with a move away from the club this summer.
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5 days ago
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🗞️Today's headlines: Laporta speaks out and more
The blaugrana president gave an exclusive interview and left several headlines that are news today. The future of Ter Stegen, the next arrival at Camp Nou, or the goal of wanting to lift the Champions, are just some of the headlines that Laporta left and that this Saturday are on the cover of the sports MARCA Diario AS Mundo Deportivo Diario SPORT Superdeporte Estadio Deportivo L'Esportiu This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 JOSEP LAGO - AFP or licensors
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6 days ago
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🗞️Today's headlines: Ter Stegen, Lamine and much more
A great variety of protagonists in the sports press on a Friday that comes loaded with information. Ter Stegen's operation is one of the recurring topics that the sports press picks up today, but there are more protagonists: Lamine, Laporta or Mosquera are not left MARCA Daily AS Mundo Deportivo Daily SPORT Superdeporte Estadio Deportivo L'Esportiu This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Alex Caparros - 2025 Getty Images
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7 days ago
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🗞️Today's headlines: Spain one step from glory
The victory of the national team over Germany and their qualification for the Euro Cup final takes center stage in the newspapers. Aitana Bonmatí's goal in extra time sends Spain to their first ever Euro Cup final. An achievement that the national sports press has featured, as expected, on their front MARCA Diario AS Mundo Deportivo Diario SPORT Superdeporte Estadio Deportivo Sphera Sports L'Esportiu This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Alexander Hassenstein - 2025 Getty Images
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21-07-2025
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Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic out of Canadian Masters with injury blows - Spotlight shifts to Carlos Alcaraz
Wimbledon 2025 champion Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic have ruled themselves out of the 2025 Canadian Open, scheduled to start from July 26, due to injuries sustained during Wimbledon. They are not the only absentees, as British No. 1 Jack Draper has also withdrawn from the tournament with an arm injury. Draper remains hopeful of returning in time for the US Open. Italy's Jannik Sinner pulled out of Canadian Masters(AFP) "I'm really disappointed to be missing the National Bank Open in Toronto, especially as I have such fond memories of playing in Canada," Sinner, who picked up an elbow injury at SW19, said. "Winning that title in Toronto two years ago was the start of a really special moment for me, but after speaking with my team, I have to prioritise my health. 'I would like to thank Karl Hale, the tournament director, for everything he does, and I'm looking forward to returning to Canada and Toronto in the future to play in front of the great fans.' The Toronto Masters 1000, scheduled from July 27 to August 7, is set to miss several tennis superstars due to this year's crammed calendar, with Wimbledon concluding just two weeks prior. Sinner, Djokovic and Draper have already confirmed their absence due to injuries. According to Spanish outlet MARCA, Alcaraz may also skip the Canadian tournament. While his participation is not officially ruled out, Alcaraz has said he will listen to his body and take adequate rest to be in peak condition for the US Open, the season's final Grand Slam, held from August 24 to September 7. He will play in Cincinnati to play the Masters 1000 prior to the New York Grand Slam from August 7 to 18. Alcaraz will be coached by Samuel López in Ohio and Juan Carlos Ferrero in New York. Both were present during his campaigns in France and England. At the US Open, Alcaraz will have his first realistic opportunity to close the gap on Sinner for the world number 1 spot. He is defending just 50 points, compared to Sinner's 2,000. Across the entire American hard-court swing, Alcaraz has only 60 points to defend including just 10 from Cincinnati while Sinner stands to lose 200 points from skipping Canada and 3,000 points overall from his titles in Cincinnati and the US Open. Toronto will be the second Masters 1000 event the Spaniard misses this season, following his withdrawal from the Mutua Madrid Open due to a muscle injury. He also skipped Montreal last year, owing to its close proximity to the Paris Olympic Games. His most recent appearance in Canada came in 2023, where he reached the quarterfinals before losing to Tommy Paul. By missing Toronto, Alcaraz also loses the opportunity to close a 1,180-point gap with Sinner. While Sinner drops 180 points from last year's quarterfinal loss to Rublev, Alcaraz could have gained 1,000 by winning the title making this a significant missed opportunity in the battle for the top ranking. Novak Djokovic will also miss the Canadian Open due to fitness concerns following an awkward fall during his Wimbledon quarterfinal earlier this month against world number 18 Flavio Cobolli. This marks the seventh time he has skipped the tournament, with his last appearance in 2022. "After Wimbledon I picked up an injury in my left arm, nothing serious, but I have to make sure it recovers fully for the rest of the season," said the Serb. "Unfortunately, I won't be able to compete in Toronto and Cincinnati. See you in NYC."
