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Former Real Madrid manager and ex-Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has been appointed as Chelsea’s new permanent manager and will start work in the summer ahead of the 2026-27 season.09:00, May 17, 2026Updated May 17, 2026 16:28Xabi Alonso appointed as new Chelsea manager (Image: Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)Xabi Alonso is expected to return Chelsea to one of Europe’s elite clubs.Former Real Madrid manager Alonso has agreed a four-year deal that guarantees him money to spend on big-name signings and a say in transfer decisions. Chelsea gave Alonso the title manager rather than head coach because of his height in the…
If PGMOL were in charge of England vs. Argentina at the 1986 World Cup, they probably would have allowed Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal, but not his incredible dribble as a “foul” in the build-up. The bodies responsible for training, managing and appointing match officials are desperately trying to dig themselves out of the mess they have created.The United players’ reaction was essentially a confession. The eventual scorer, Matheus Cunha, looked embarrassed as he drove away to celebrate after scoring into the back of the net. Guilty Brian Mbeumo looked like a child with his hand in the cookie…
BERLIN (AP) — Small-town club Elversberg was runner-up in Germany’s second division on Sunday, clinching promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time. Schalke have already been promoted.Early goals from Vanbase Conte and David Mokwa gave Elversberg a 3-0 home victory over bottom-placed Prussia Munster and they finished ahead of Paderborn on goal difference.Elbersberg will become the 59th club to play in the top division since the creation of the Bundesliga in 1963. “It’s hard to understand what happened here,” Elversberg forward Luca Schnellbacher said. “It’s like a dream. I never imagined that (Bayern Munich star) Harry Kane would be…
In a club statement, Hearts condemned the “disgraceful” and “disgraceful” scenes that marred the conclusion of the final Scottish Premiership game of the season at Celtic Park.May 16, 2026 20:17Updated May 16, 2026 20:18Hearts players riot after pitch invasion (Image: (Ian MacNicol/Getty Images))Hearts have accused “shameful scenes” at Celtic Park of “embarrassing Scottish football” as their Scottish Premiership title dreams ended in heartbreaking fashion. And he called for the Edinburgh club to take the strongest possible measures following reports of players and staff being verbally and physically abused on the pitch and elsewhere, leaving a lack of security and safety…
With just over three weeks until the start of the World Cup, some big questions remain for England. Many of America’s biggest names, including Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford, Mark Guehi and Declan Rice, are virtually guaranteed to get on the plane. For others, it will be a nervous wait to see if they have worked hard enough to pass.Cole Palmer didn’t play a key role under Gareth Southgate after joining Chelsea, but he was included in the Euro squad two years ago. Going back to this point, his form has fallen off a cliff this season and a World Cup…
Manchester United loanee Rasmus Højlund helps Napoli qualify for the Champions LeagueMay 17, 2026, 12:57Updated May 17, 2026 13:09Rasmus Heilund’s move to Napoli becomes permanent after Champions League qualification (Image: 2025 Getty Images)Manchester United have set aside £38 million for next season after Napoli’s Champions League qualification meant they had to sign Rasmus Hjølund. The Danish striker joined the Serie A side on a season-long loan last summer, with United agreeing to a clause that would make his move permanent if Napoli qualify for Europe’s elite competition.Antonio Conte’s side were unable to defend their Serie A title in 2024/25, but…
Casemiro made a farewell appearance at Old Trafford ahead of his departure this summer, while Bruno Fernandes equaled the Premier League single-season assist record by scoring Mbeumo’s winning goal against Forest. Carrick addressed supporters after the final whistle and was understood to be close to being appointed as permanent head coach. The interim head coach addressed the fans on the pitch and named two players.”Thank you, I could hear that (fan chant) all night long and it has to stop. What a way to end the season. I think we played the best we’ve ever played today. It’s unbelievable to…
Bruno Fernandes grabbed his stuff. Record-tying 20th assist Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in an end-to-end match that again sparked VAR controversy on Sunday in the final game of the Premier League season.Brian Mbeumo’s 76th-minute goal was decisive, set up by Fernandes, who tied him with Thierry Henry (2002/03) and Kevin De Bruyne (2019/20) for the most assists in a single Premier League season.The Portuguese midfielder has one game left to make his record perfect – against Brighton next weekend.United took the lead for the second time in the game in the 55th minute when Mbeumo controlled the ball…
Manchester United and their fans had to wait several minutes for a VAR check to check for handball after Matheus Cunha scored his second goal against Nottingham Forest.May 17, 2026, 14:02Updated May 17, 2026 14:32Manchester United’s second goal against Nottingham Forest survived a VAR review (Image: Molly Darlington/Getty Images)Manchester United’s controversial second goal against Nottingham Forest survived a VAR review after referee Michael Salisbury stuck to his original decision despite being advised to go to the pitchside monitor.Just two minutes after Nottingham Forest had leveled the score at 1-1 with Morato’s goal, Matheus Cunha scored to put United back in…
Bruno Fernandes equals Premier League assist record in the final stages (Image: Getty)Manchester United’s highly controversial victory against Nottingham Forest was marred by a terrible refereeing call. It took just five minutes for the Red Devils to take the lead courtesy of Luke Shaw. Shaw took the lead with a great finish into the bottom corner. Brian Mbeumo missed two big scoring chances, the first hitting the post after evading the goalkeeper, but he fired home from close range in the second half.United were sluggish after the break, but Morato turned it around with a header from inside the six-yard…