{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818be7d1d28d62313ac8ef3/69270eef1874a1556d3d508e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Vinicius vs Xabi Alonso: what's going on?","description":"<p>Real Madrid are top of La Liga and have won three from four in the Champions League, but there’s always drama around the corner at the Bernabeu.</p><p><br></p><p>Vinicius Junior has told the club he doesn’t want to renew his contract while his relationship with head coach Xabi Alonso remains strained.</p><p><br></p><p>So… who will end up winning this battle: star player or head coach?</p><p><br></p><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>Guests: Mario Cortegana, Dermot Corrigan, Jack Lang</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson, Liam Warburton</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}