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Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal
Xabi Alonso rose to prominence after leading Bayer 04 Leverkusen to an unbeaten league and cup double in 2023/24.
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal
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Iran confirms squad heading to Türkiye for 2026 World Cup preparations
The team hope to secure two friendlies and complete visa applications in Türkiye before heading to the United States.
Iran confirms squad heading to Türkiye for 2026 World Cup preparations
Iran head to Türkiye for FIFA World Cup preparations
Iran plan to hold its pre-World Cup training camp in Antalya, Türkiye, where the team is expected to play two friendly matches, including one against Gambia on May 29.
Iran head to Türkiye for FIFA World Cup preparations
Mexico counts down to the 2026 World Cup amid celebrations and protests
Weeks before the 2026 World Cup begins, Mexico is promoting a festival of investment, tourism, and urban modernisation. Yet protests are mounting in the streets over water, housing, gentrification, and the crisis of disappearances.
Mexico counts down to the 2026 World Cup amid celebrations and protests
Iran says US must issue visas to World Cup team without political considerations
Foreign Ministry spokesperson voices hope that FIFA would take necessary measures ‘to preserve its credibility.'
Iran says US must issue visas to World Cup team without political considerations
Iran's participation in World Cup depends on FIFA guarantees — football chief
Mehdi Taj says they expect guarantees that they wouldn't face entry restrictions, similar to their recent entry denial to Canada to attend the FIFA Congress.
Iran's participation in World Cup depends on FIFA guarantees — football chief