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target=_blank>Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as coach on four-year deal
Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as the club’s manager on Sunday on a four-year deal with the Spaniard the latest coach tasked with turning around the club’s fortunes.
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target=_blank>Clubs that went whole season unbeaten but failed to win league title
Going an entire league campaign without defeat is usually enough to guarantee a championship. In most cases, “Invincible” seasons end with trophies, titles, and dominance written into history.
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target=_blank>Mourinho’s Benfica go unbeaten but finish third in league table
José Mourinho has led S.L. Benfica to a remarkable unbeaten season in the Primeira Liga, but the Portuguese giants still finished a disappointing third in the title race.
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target=_blank>Ronaldo suffers more agony as Al Nassr lose 1-0 in AFC final
Cristiano Ronaldo suffered heartache for the second time in a week when his Saudi club Al Nassr were stunned at home 1-0 by Japan’s Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Iran confirms squad heading to Turkey for World Cup preparation
Iran and the US cut diplomatic ties in 1980 and the players are expected to use their time in Turkey to complete the necessary procedures for obtaining visas.
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target=_blank>Chelsea reach agreement to appoint Alonso as new manager – Report
Chelsea Football Club has reportedly reached a total agreement to appoint Xabi Alonso as the club’s new manager.
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target=_blank>Salah slams Liverpool collapse, demands return to ‘heavy metal’ identity
“Us crumbling to yet another defeat this season was very painful and not what our fans deserve. I want to see Liverpool go back to being the heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear and back to being a team that wins trophies,” Salah said.
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target=_blank>Man City still dream of Premier League glory after FA Cup win – Silva
“Today we are very happy. It is just special for me, being my last season to give them another trophy. Hopefully, not the last one.”
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target=_blank>Semenyo’s magic moment fires Man City to FA Cup final win over Chelsea
Antoine Semenyo produced one of the great FA Cup final goals with an audacious back-flick that sealed Manchester City’s 1-0 win against Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Kane hits hat-trick, St. Pauli relegated from Bundesliga
Forward Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich celebrated their 35th German title on a gripping final day of the German Bundesliga season on Saturday with a 5-1 win over Cologne.
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target=_blank>EPL: New Chelsea manager Alonso names his three focuses at Stamford Bridge
New Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has named his three focuses at Stamford Bridge. In an interview with Chelsea’s website, Alonso said his focus at the Blues is on ‘hard work, the right culture and winning trophies.’ Recall that Chelsea appointed the Liverpool legend after the club lost the FA Cup final at the hands of Manchester
EPL: New Chelsea manager Alonso names his three focuses at Stamford Bridge
target=_blank>LaLiga: He wants new challenge – Flick reacts to Lewandowski’s departure from Barcelona
Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has reacted to striker Robert Lewandowski’s departure from the club at the end of the season. Recall that the Poland international recently revealed he will walk away from Camp Nou this summer following the expiration of his contract in June. During his time at Barcelona, Lewandowski has netted 119 goals across
LaLiga: He wants new challenge – Flick reacts to Lewandowski’s departure from Barcelona
target=_blank>EPL: What Alonso said after becoming Chelsea’s new manager
New Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has expressed happiness after he was appointed as the club’s new manager. Chelsea officially confirmed Alonso as the Blues’ new manager on Sunday morning. The former Real Madrid coach will begin his role on July 1, 2026, having agreed a four‑year contract at Stamford Bridge. Reacting, the Spaniard told the club’s website that
EPL: What Alonso said after becoming Chelsea’s new manager
target=_blank>Harry Kane joins Luis Suarez in exclusive record after scoring hat-trick for Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane, on Saturday, joined Inter Miami striker, Luis Suarez, in an exclusive record after his side’s Bundesliga 5-1 win against FC Koln. The England captain scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich claimed all three points against the visitors at the Allianz Arena. However, according to OptaJoe, Kane has now netted 58 goals
Harry Kane joins Luis Suarez in exclusive record after scoring hat-trick for Bayern Munich
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Ruud Gullit names player who can’t win award
Former Chelsea star, Ruud Gullit, believes Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal cannot win the Ballon d’Or this year because he was not able to lead the Blaugrana to the Champions League final this season. In an interview with Goal, the Dutch legend suggested that Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha are stronger candidates, simply because they
Ballon d’Or 2026: Ruud Gullit names player who can’t win award
target=_blank>EPL: We’re waiting for Arsenal to drop points – Rodri admits
Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has admitted he and his team-mates are waiting for Arsenal to drop points in the Premier League title race. According to Rodri, they will pounce if the Gunners slip. With two fixtures to play each, Mikel Arteta’s men sit two points clear of City. Arsenal host Burnley, before City travel to
EPL: We’re waiting for Arsenal to drop points – Rodri admits
target=_blank>Mourinho completes unbeaten season with Benfica
Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho, has finished this domestic season unbeaten with the team. The Portuguese club rounded off the campaign with a 3-1 victory over Estoril Praia on Saturday. In the 34 fixtures they played, Benfica won 23 games and drew 11. However, this historic milestone was a mixed bag, as the club finished third in
Mourinho completes unbeaten season with Benfica
target=_blank>EPL: McFarlane sends message to Alonso over Chelsea squad after FA Cup defeat
Chelsea’s caretaker coach, Calum McFarlane has informed the club’s incoming permanent head coach that he will take over a squad filled with ‘quality’ players who have demonstrated their ‘fight and heart.’ Chelsea are said to have reached an agreement with former Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso to charge on a permanent basis. The
EPL: McFarlane sends message to Alonso over Chelsea squad after FA Cup defeat
target=_blank>EPL: Chelsea’s standout player to leave Stamford Bridge before Alonso’s arrival
Spain international, Marc Cucurella may depart from Chelsea prior to Xabi Alonso’s appointment as the manager of the Blues. According to reports from Spain, Barcelona intends to intensify discussions regarding the acquisition of the left-back. Cucurella is nearing the conclusion of his fourth season at Chelsea, having transferred from Brighton in 2022 for a fee
EPL: Chelsea’s standout player to leave Stamford Bridge before Alonso’s arrival
target=_blank>EPL: Alonso makes final decision on joining Chelsea after FA Cup defeat
Former Liverpool midfielder, Xabi Alonso has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to become Chelsea’s next manager. Chelsea has been on the lookout for a permanent manager following the decision to dismiss Liam Rosenior in April. Calum McFarlane is currently serving as Chelsea’s interim head coach until the conclusion of the season and was present in
EPL: Alonso makes final decision on joining Chelsea after FA Cup defeat
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