Real Madrid sack manager Xabi Alonso

Spanish football giants Real Madrid have sacked their manager Xabi Alonso, after just 28 games.

The former Liverpool midfielder was appointed in the summer after leaving Bayer Leverkusen, who he led to the German title two years ago.

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