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Xabi Alonso Ditches Vacation to Start Real Madrid Job Early
Xabi Alonso, the outgoing Bayer Leverkusen boss, is wasting no time after his exit. The 43-year-old Spaniard just announced he’s leaving Leverkusen at the end of the 2024/25 season, but instead of kicking back for a well-earned break, he’s diving straight into his next chapter with Real Madrid.
Alonso has inked a three-year deal to take the reins at the LaLiga powerhouse, stepping into the shoes of Carlo Ancelotti, who’s off to coach Brazil’s national team soon. According to a post from @COPE on X, Alonso’s so eager to get started that he’s scrapping his vacation plans. His goal? Hit the ground running at the Santiago Bernabeu and get Los Blancos ready for the FIFA Club World Cup in June.
Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali faces doubt over his availability for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa due to injury.
The 29-year-old was stretchered off in the 35th minute during Chippa United’s South African Premier Soccer League match against Richards Bay on Tuesday night.
Nwabali now has a race against time to recover in time for Nigeria’s crucial games against the Amavubi and Bafana Bafana. He was recently named in the Super Eagles’ 31-man provisional squad for the qualifiers.
Other goalkeepers in the squad include Adebayo Adeleye, Amas Obasogie, and Ebenezer Harcourt. Nigeria is set to face Rwanda on September 6 and South Africa on September 10.
Liverpool are reportedly ready to make a huge move for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, preparing an offer exceeding £130 million.
According to TBR Football, the Premier League champions remain determined to land the 25-year-old Swedish forward. The Reds’ bid could rise to around £140 million with add-ons included.
Newcastle, however, are standing firm, insisting they will not sell Isak for less than £150 million. Liverpool, on the other hand, are unwilling to meet that price.
Despite the standoff, Isak is reportedly eager to join Liverpool and has informed Newcastle of his desire to complete the move to Anfield before the transfer window closes next week.
British boxing champion Tyson Fury has announced that he has given up supporting Manchester United and football altogether.
Fury, who has often been seen at Old Trafford watching matches, revealed his change of heart while speaking to Racing TV at Cartmel Racecourse. He explained that his longtime support for United has ended due to the team’s poor form.
Manchester United finished 15th in the league last season and are no longer seen as Premier League contenders. This term, the Red Devils have yet to secure a win, suffering a 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal and a 1-1 draw at Fulham.
“I’m not really a football supporter anymore,” Fury said. “I used to back United, but now that they’re in this state, I don’t support any football teams.”
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