Xabi Alonso wants assurances on the ability to build a project, if he is to become the next permanent Chelsea manager.
The 44-year-old has become the favourite for the role at Stamford Bridge, with some progress having been made over the past week.
Alonso is understood to see many attractive elements in the job, with the Independent reporting last week that he feels the squad largely fits his approach and football philosophy.
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It is, perhaps, a measure of the quality of a sportsperson when a governing body is prepared to bend, break or challenge the rules in order to select them. Ahead of the 2019 Cricket World Cup, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) recognised that, in Jofra Archer, they had a special talent; the problem was that their own residency regulations meant that England were unable to select him until the winter of 2022. Those rules were relaxed; Archer became available; World Cup success and a captivating Ashes introduction followed.
It is, perhaps, a measure of the quality of a sportsperson when a governing body is prepared to bend, break or challenge the rules in order to select them. Ahead of the 2019 Cricket World Cup, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) recognised that, in Jofra Archer, they had a special talent; the problem was that their own residency regulations meant that England were unable to select him until the winter of 2022. Those rules were relaxed; Archer became available; World Cup success and a captivating Ashes introduction followed.
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Coco Gauff is through to the final of the Italian Open after a straight-sets win over Sorana Cirstea at the Foro Italico.
The American, one of the favourites heading into Roland Garros, came through 6-4, 6-3 to book her place in Saturday’s showpiece.
She’ll face either Iga Swiatek or Elina Svitolina in the final, with both players looking strong throughout their respective runs so far.
Gauff has had to dig deep at times during this tournament.
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Coco Gauff is through to the final of the Italian Open after a straight-sets win over Sorana Cirstea at the Foro Italico.
The American, one of the favourites heading into Roland Garros, came through 6-4, 6-3 to book her place in Saturday’s showpiece.
She’ll face either Iga Swiatek or Elina Svitolina in the final, with both players looking strong throughout their respective runs so far.
Gauff has had to dig deep at times during this tournament.
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 08: Victoria Beckham and David Beckham attend the “Victoria Beckham” World Premiere at the Curzon Mayfair on October 08, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage) (Samir Hussein/^WireImage)
David Beckham has become the UK’s first-ever billionaire sportsman.
The former England football captain and his fashion mogul wife, Victoria Beckham, doubled their wealth in the last year, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
The A-list couple now have a combined fortune of £1.
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 08: Victoria Beckham and David Beckham attend the “Victoria Beckham” World Premiere at the Curzon Mayfair on October 08, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage) (Samir Hussein/^WireImage)
David Beckham has become the UK’s first-ever billionaire sportsman.
The former England football captain and his fashion mogul wife, Victoria Beckham, doubled their wealth in the last year, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
The A-list couple now have a combined fortune of £1.
Aston Villa predicted XI: Unai Emery’s side out for vengeance vs Liverpool with UCL spot on the line
Aston Villa are set to welcome Liverpool to Birmingham for Friday night’s must-win top-five six-pointer, with a place in the Champions League up for grabs.
It’s safe to say that Villa have prioritised their European ambitions over Premier League standings, and it has paid off even if their position on the table is hardly rock solid.
Galal Yafai made his professional debut in 2022 [Reuters]
Galal Yafai’s bout with unified flyweight world champion Ricardo Sandoval has been postponed after the Briton sustained an injury in training.
It is the second time the 6 June card in Sheffield has lost its headliner, after British WBC light-welterweight champion Dalton Smith pulled out of his defence against Alberto Puello through injury.
Yafai, 33, has not fought since losing to Francisco Rodriguez Jr in June – although the result was overturned to a no-contest after the Mexican failed a drugs test.
Danny Rohl has been speaking to the media before Rangers visit Falkirk for their final game of the season on Saturday.
Here are the key points:
Rohl stands by his decision not to start departing skipper James Tavernier against Hibs on Wednesday, saying he had to make the decision not through emotion but what was “best for the team and the club.