Chelsea have strengthened their long-term plans by securing Cole Palmer’s future until June 2034, handing the England international an improved contract as the club looks to build a team capable of competing consistently for major honours under manager Xabi Alonso.
Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa will put their long-standing friendship aside when Chelsea face Fulham in the Premier League, with the former Liverpool teammates meeting for the first time as opposing managers.
The fixture represents another chapter in a relationship that began at Anfield nearly two decades ago and later continued at Real Madrid and with the Spanish national team.
Chelsea are facing a major squad shake-up with Xabi Alonso expected to trim a bloated 41-man senior squad before the transfer window closes.
Several high-profile stars, including Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Fernandez, and Malo Gusto, are among those whose...
May 25, (THEWILL) – Xabi Alonso's appointment at Real Madrid brings tactical innovation and proven leadership qualities that could transform the club's fortunes following a disappointing 2024/2025 campaign.
The 43-year-old Spaniard demonstrated his coaching ability by guiding Bayer Leverkusen...
February 16, (THEWILL) - Bayern Munich have emerged as a contender to appoint Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso as their new manager, according to reports in the Times on Friday. Alonso is said to be the frontrunner to...
December 06, (THEWILL) - Bayer Leverkusen continued their strong form under manager Xabi Alonso by defeating SC Paderborn 3-1 to progress to the quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday evening. Despite a spirited performance that included a late goal,...
December 05, (THEWILL) - Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has suggested potentially pairing striker Patrik Schick with Victor Boniface in attack. Schick, a Czech Republic international, has seen limited game time this season after injury troubles over the past...
September 26, (THEWILL) - Xabi Alonso has emerged as the prime candidate to take over the Real Madrid hot-seat when Carlo Ancelotti's contract expires in 2024. The former Madrid midfielder has seen his stock rise dramatically since taking the...
South African Presidential Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, said Ramaphosa had no involvement in the broadcast disruption, insisting that the incident was an operational matter and not a deliberate attempt to silence Nigeria.
