Xabi Alonso
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- 21h ago
Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge after Palmer's red card
Mike Penders' own goal and a late Mathys Tel finish gave Tottenham a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge, with Cole Palmer sent off for a second yellow card on Saturday 24 October.
- 4d ago
Basque court upholds legality of Xabi Alonso's villa on Igeldo mountain
The Basque high court (TSJPV) reversed a 2024 first-instance ruling that had annulled the building licence for the villa. The judgment is dated 13 October and was notified on Wednesday, 21 October, and it can still be challenged before the Supreme Court.
- Oct 17
Johan Manzambi heads Aston Villa to 1-0 win at Newcastle; Chelsea's Martinez stretchered off
Villa's Swiss midfielder Johan Manzambi scored the only goal at St James' Park, while Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was stretchered off after a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
- Oct 10
Henderson and João Pedro lead Chelsea to 5-1 win over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea led 2-0 inside three minutes and won 5-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Henderson's 70th-minute free kick was the final goal, and Xabi Alonso's side moved up the table.
- Oct 7
Mikel Arteta extends Arsenal contract to 2030 with 20 million pound annual salary
The agreement secures the Spaniard through June 2030 after leading the club to its first Premier League title in 22 years, while talks advance over a new deal for Declan Rice.
- Sep 21
Five England players withdraw from Nations League squad as Cole Palmer and Declan Rice sidelined
Thomas Tuchel called up Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner after five players dropped out of England's four-match Nations League camp through injury.
- Aug 30
Chelsea signs Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa for £7.5 million
Chelsea has completed the £7.5 million signing of 33-year-old Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa on a three-year contract, providing competition for Robert Sánchez under Xabi Alonso.
- Aug 8
Bayer Leverkusen extends contracts of CEO Carro to 2029 and sporting director Rolfes to 2031
Bayer Leverkusen has extended CEO Fernando Carro through June 2029 and sporting director Simon Rolfes through June 2031, locking in the leadership duo behind the 2024 Double just days before the new Bundesliga season under new coach Carles Martinez.
- Jul 25
Chelsea in talks to sign Aston Villa set-piece coach Austin MacPhee, who helped Villa to 29 goals last season
The Scottish coach is leaving Villa after five years and seeking a new challenge, with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr also interested.
- Jul 3
Real Madrid publicly denies interest in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández amid agent's claims
Real Madrid have released an official statement categorically denying any intention to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, following weeks of speculation fuelled by his agent's comments.
- Jun 11
Real Madrid reappoint José Mourinho as head coach on three-year deal to end two-year trophy drought
Real Madrid have confirmed the re-appointment of José Mourinho, signing him from Benfica for €15 million and hoping the Portuguese can restore a winning habit after a chaotic, trophy-free season.
