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Chelsea have announced that Xabi Alonso will be their new manager. Alonso, who will take up his new post on July 1, has a four-year contract with the club but has been unemployed since leaving Real Madrid in January after just seven months at the helm of the Spanish giants.Chelsea’s owners Bruco are hoping Alonso, whom they consider one of the most talented managers in European football, will lead their long-term vision at Stamford Bridge. Alonso will be given the title of ‘manager’ rather than ‘head coach’, making him the first player to hold that title since Jose Mourinho during…
TORONTO (AP) — One of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, Toronto will host six. world cup matchincluding the first-ever such match played in Canada on June 12th.The host nation will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening match. Ghana will play Panama on June 17th, Germany will play Ivory Coast on June 20th, Croatia will play Panama on June 23rd and Senegal will face Iraq on June 26th. Toronto will also host a Round of 32 game on July 2nd.Landmarks/AttractionsCanada’s largest city welcomes the world and emphasizes its diversity, in contrast to the United States, where border…
Nicky Butt has given his opinion after Southampton were accused by the EFL of spying on Middlesbrough’s training sessions ahead of their play-off semi-final last week.May 14, 2026 19:34Updated May 14, 2026 19:34Nicky Butt (Image: (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images))Nicky Butt believes Southampton manager Tonda Eckert and his scouting team should be sacked if they have to “scoach” Middlesbrough at the end of the season. The Saints will wait anxiously to see if the Spygate scandal will cost them a spot in the Championship playoff finals.Eckert’s side beat Middlesbrough 2-1 on aggregate in the semi-final on Tuesday night, setting up a match…
Referee Don Robertson reportedly told the SPFL that he blew the final whistle in the chaotic final minutes of Celtic’s title-clinching victory over Hearts. This appears to eliminate two possibilities that could have kept the Jambos’ title aspirations alive under unusual circumstances, even after the league season ended.Martin O’Neill led the Hoops to their fifth successive title with a 3-1 victory, with Daen Maeda and Callum Osmund scoring crucial late goals. Substitute Osmund sealed the win with his third goal late in stoppage time, and intense scenes unfolded before the final whistle. This led to an invasion of the pitch…
Manchester United have unveiled their new home kit for the 2026/27 season, which will be worn three times this month09:01, May 14, 2026Updated May 14, 2026 09:47This article contains affiliate links and we receive a commission from any sales we generate from them. learn moreManchester United have unveiled their new home kit for the 2026/27 season, which will be worn for the first time this weekend against Nottingham Forest.The public got their first glimpse of the new kit at Old Trafford on Wednesday when a giant poster was put up outside the stadium overlooking the forecourt. Officially released and on…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A North Korea women’s soccer team The North Korean team arrived in South Korea on Sunday to compete in a regional tournament, the first visit by a North Korean team in eight years amid political tensions between the two countries.A total of 39 players and staff from North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC arrived at Incheon International Airport, just west of Seoul, on a plane from China. They made no comment, but some activists shouted “Welcome! Welcome!” And citizens filmed their arrival on cellphones. The North Korean team will face South Korea’s Suwon FC Women on…
Manchester United pariah Marcus Rashford made his preference for his next move clear after the England international opened the scoring with a sensational free-kick after his side won La Liga against arch-rivals Real Madrid.”I’m not a magician,” Rashford said. “But if that happens, I will stay (at Barcelona). You will understand that. I came here to win. I want to win as much as possible. This is one more thing to add to this.””This is a great team. They’re going to win a lot in the future. It’s going to be special to be a part of it.”Truth be told,…
Manchester United’s transfer chiefs are preparing for a summer that will make or break the club. The Red Devils, who rose from rock bottom to qualify for the Champions League, could have around £100m available to take part in Europe’s most prestigious club competition, and INEOS are willing to spend the money.However, Cole Palmer is one player who will not move to Old Trafford. The 20-time European champion is not expected to compete for the England playmaker, especially as Chelsea are said to be asking for at least £90m to sign Palmer.There were also hints that Palmer could leave the…
Josep Guardiola’s Manchester City side breezed past Crystal Palace to see the Catalan chatting to a number of the Eagles’ stars, who still have to play against Arsenal this season.Josep Guardiola was seen speaking full-time to a number of Crystal Palace stars ahead of the game against Arsenal in less than two weeks (Image: Sky Sports)Manager Josep Guardiola circulated among several Crystal Palace players after Wednesday’s win over Manchester City, suggesting he was mobilizing them to give his side an advantage when they face Arsenal.At the Etihad, the title-chasing team achieved a routine 3-0 victory with goals from Antoine Semenho…
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – Former Canadian women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman has had immediate success since returning from a one-year suspension for her role in the drone spying scandal at the 2024 Olympics, leading the Wellington Phoenix women to the Australian A-League final.The Phoenix lost 3-1 to Melbourne Victory in Saturday’s final, but it was a significant improvement compared to the team’s previous four A-League seasons. They finished last in the 11-team league their first two seasons and eighth and ninth the following two seasons.The role of Phoenix will be the British-born priest’s first role since the cathedral was…