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Real Madrid Keep Ancelotti

Dec 30, 2023

Image: Carlo Ancelotti X

Carlo Ancelotti has signed a new deal to remain as Real Madrid manager until mid-2026.

This, despite earlier speculation linking him with the Brazil national team job.

Ancelotti has won 10 titles as Real boss, including two Champions Leagues - most recently in 2021-22.

Real are currently top of La Liga and remain in all of their European and domestic Cup competitions.

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Separately, Real Madrid are reportedly planning a fresh attempt to sign Kylian Mbappe, with the PSG striker given until mid-January to decide if he wants to join the Spanish giants next summer.

Sources say Real are offering Mbappe a lucrative deal including a 110 million pounds signing bonus, on top of his 23 million per year salary.

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National Taekwondo exponent and SEA Games gold medalist Nurul Hidayah Abdul Karim has retired from the sport at the age of just 25 due to persistent injuries.

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And, pro shuttler Lee Zii Jia’s preparations for the Paris Olympics has suffered a setback, after his assistant coach Liew Darren announced his resignation, citing personal reasons.