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Xabi Alonso sacking decision reached as Real Madrid gear up for Alaves clash: Report

It is also being reported that Xabi Alonso doesn't have a good relationship with a huge part of the dressing room and has fallen out with winger Vinicius Jr.>

D Gukesh's performance post-World Chess Championship rated by Viswanathan Anand: ‘No, big deal’

Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand analysed D Gukesh's poor run of form in 2025.>

Mohamed Salah's Liverpool fate depends on ‘outcome’ of conversation with boss Arne Slot: ‘You can keep trying but…’

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is all set to hold talks with Mohamed Salah ahead of the Premier League fixture against Brighton. >

Complaint filed against India's 3-year-old chess prodigy, status as youngest-ever FIDE-rated player questioned

The boy's father, Siddharth Singh Kushwaha, and coach Nitin Chaurasiya have revealed that they are aware of the complaint to FIDE.>

Vinesh Phogat announces comeback to chase Olympic dream

India’s star wrestler says she is stepping back toward LA28 with a ‘heart that’s unafraid and a spirit that refuses to bow’>

Thierry Henry calls Xabi Alonso’s situation 'ludicrous': ‘At Barcelona they create coaches, at Madrid it’s different’

Thierry Henry didn’t hold back when asked about Xabi Alonso’s precarious position at Real Madrid, questioning the impatience shown toward managers at big clubs.>

Vinesh Phogat reverses retirement decision, announces comeback with an eye on wrestling gold at LA Olympics 2028

Vinesh Phogat has announced her return to wrestling, aiming for a medal at the LA Olympics after reflecting on her journey.>

Watching World Cup 2026 from stadium just got costlier as FIFA implements another ticket price hike

FIFA has hiked 2026 WC ticket prices sharply, with some now at $700. A lower-tier final seat has jumped to $8,680 — nearly $2,000 more than it cost in October.>

Want to meet Lionel Messi in India? First, make sure you have INR 10 lakh

The fans now have the chance to meet eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi and even click a photo with him.>

HT Kick Off: So what do you make of the draw?

No group of death but some fascinating league games and promising match-ups in the knockout rounds is what Dhiman made of it>

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