{"id":66012,"date":"2025-05-31T14:02:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T14:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=66012"},"modified":"2025-05-31T14:02:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T14:02:58","slug":"breaking-xabi-alonso-names-real-madrids-2025-fifa-club-world-cup-squad-guler-to-captain-mbappe-omitted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=66012","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Xabi Alonso Names Real Madrid\u2019s 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Squad \u2013 G\u00fcler to Captain, Mbapp\u00e9 Omitted"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a last-minute bombshell, Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has officially unveiled the club\u2019s squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, and it comes with a shocking twist \u2014 Arda G\u00fcler has been handed the captain\u2019s armband, while Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 is not included in the final list.<\/p>\n<p>The decision has stunned fans and pundits alike, with many expecting Mbapp\u00e9 to lead the charge for Los Blancos in the prestigious global tournament. Instead, Alonso has placed his trust in the young Turkish maestro, Arda G\u00fcler, rewarding his growth, leadership, and performances with the highest honour of captaincy.<\/p>\n<p>Reports indicate Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s exclusion could be due to fitness concerns, tactical decisions, or internal squad dynamics, though Real Madrid has yet to officially clarify the reasoning behind it.<\/p>\n<p>The move sends a clear message from Alonso: a new generation is rising, and G\u00fcler is now at the heart of Madrid\u2019s identity. 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