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Alonso reaches full agreement with Chelsea

Chelsea have secured their top managerial target, reaching a full agreement with former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso. The 44-year-old Spaniard, who famously led Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga title, has signed a four-year contract to become manager at Stamford Bridge – a title shift suggesting a broader remit than his predecessors.

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Semenyo revels in 'improvised' FA Cup final winner

Antoine Semenyo was the hero at Wembley as Manchester City secured a domestic cup double with a narrow victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup final. The January signing from Bournemouth provided the decisive moment of quality in a cagey affair to hand Pep Guardiola his 20th trophy in English football.

Guardiola makes history as Man City secure double

Manchester City have once again asserted their dominance over the English game, securing the domestic cup double with a hard-fought victory at Wembley. Pep Guardiola's men edged past Chelsea 1-0 to ensure another trophy heads to the Etihad cabinet this season, with the coach writing his name in the history books once again.

Fernandez fails to show as dogged Chelsea come up short

Chelsea's quest for FA Cup glory fell just short as they were beaten 1-0 by Manchester City in Saturday's final despite a battling display at Wembley. Antoine Semenyo's sublime flick proved to be the winner in the 72nd minute, as the Blues' stubborn resistance was finally ended by a moment of sheer individual quality.

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Barca chief eyes Chelsea's Joao Pedro

Barcelona sporting director Deco is reportedly set to attend the FA Cup final at Wembley to personally scout Chelsea forward Joao Pedro. The former Blues midfielder has been in London this week for top-level meetings as the Catalan giants prepare for a significant squad overhaul this summer.

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'Manchester lad' - Giggs endorses Man Utd transfer move for Cole Palmer

Ryan Giggs has endorsed a potential summer transfer swoop for Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, identifying the playmaker as a decent addition for Manchester United. The 24-year-old has reportedly emerged as a target for the Red Devils as they look to bolster their final third options and ease the heavy creative burden currently resting on Bruno Fernandes.

'He will score' - Guardiola backs Haaland to end Wembley curse

Pep Guardiola has boldly predicted that Erling Haaland will end his surprising goalscoring drought at Wembley Stadium during Saturday's FA Cup final showpiece. The Manchester City manager strongly dismissed concerns over the prolific striker's record at the national stadium, backing him to find the net against a struggling Chelsea side.

'F*cking fun!' - Guardiola jokes he deserves Wembley tribute

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has humourously suggested he deserves a stand named after him at Wembley ahead of his side's FA Cup final clash with Chelsea. As intense speculation builds regarding a potential close-season exit, the Spaniard reflected on a "f*cking fun" decade in Manchester whilst targeting his 20th major honour.

Chelsea 'closing in' on appointing Xabi Alonso as new manager

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on an agreement to appoint Xabi Alonso as their new permanent manager. The Blues are scheduled to resume advanced negotiations following their appearance in Saturday's FA Cup final. The 44-year-old tactician has emerged as the frontrunner ahead of several other high-profile candidates.

Enzo can salvage tainted Chelsea legacy with FA Cup parting gift

Enzo Fernandez faces a date with destiny in Saturday's FA Cup final. His future at Chelsea is far from certain in the wake of some all-too-public flirting with a transfer to Real Madrid, but the midfielder can give the Blues the ideal parting gift as he prepares to line up against another of his potential suitors in Manchester City. If the stand-in captain can lead the manager-less side to victory, that would go some way to salvaging his tainted legacy.

PL stepping stone for Fabregas? ‘Crystal Palace could be that’

Cesc Fabregas has seen a return to Chelsea speculated on, after impressing as head coach at Como, but the World Cup winner may require a Premier League stepping stone before heading to Stamford Bridge and Clinton Morrison has told GOAL that “Crystal Palace could be that”. The Eagles, like the Blues, will find themselves in the market for a new manager this summer.

‘Hype after one good season’ - Palmer's 'best' billing queried

Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has questioned the hype surrounding Cole Palmer after his breakthrough season at Stamford Bridge in 2023-24. The Frenchman believes expectations have risen too quickly and insists the Blues still have major issues, particularly in defence.

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Why City, Barca & more want Palmeiras' next teenage star

At Palmeiras, Endrick, Estevao, Luis Gulherme, Vitor Reis and Luighi became known as 'The Billion Generation' - a reference to the colossal amount of money four prodigiously gifted players were expected to generate for the Brazil club. However, it now feels as if another name should be added to that illustrious list of outstanding academy products, that of Eduardo Conceicao.

Liverpool vs Chelsea: How the battle between the two flawed teams ended in stalemate

A 1-1 stalemate at Anfield exposed the deep issues plaguing both sides this season. Chelsea’s slick build-up and Cucurella’s clever runs canceled out Liverpool’s early strike as Slot’s pressing problems reared their head again.

From London to Krakow: Inside Roc Nation's push to change soccer

From partnerships with clubs big and small to their role representing some of the game's top stars, Roc Nation is aiming to build brands in new ways all over the world.

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Ex-Chelsea star in race to replace Hjulmand at Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen are preparing to move in a new direction as Kasper Hjulmand’s tenure at the BayArena nears its end. The former Denmark national team coach stands on the verge of being sacked following a disappointing run that has left the club's Champions League ambitions in tatters. Former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis has emerged as a leading candidate to succeed him.

Alonso demands Chelsea guarantees before taking job

Chelsea are making significant progress in their pursuit of Xabi Alonso, though the Spaniard is reportedly demanding firm guarantees before committing to the hot seat at Stamford Bridge. The former Liverpool midfielder has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Liam Rosenior, but he remains cautious following a difficult stint in the Spanish capital.

Barca in talks for Chelsea striker Pedro

Barcelona have stepped up their search for a new talisman to lead the line next season, identifying Chelsea's Joao Pedro as a priority target to replace Robert Lewandowski. The Catalan giants are preparing for life without their veteran Polish striker, who is reportedly closing in on a lucrative move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.

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Chelsea and Roc Nation Sports partner with focus on U.S. market

Chelsea and Roc Nation Sports International have entered a new strategic partnership in an effort to boost the Premier League club's growth, specifically in the United States. The partnership comes just weeks after Roc Nation announced that the organization had partnered with another club, Polish side KS Cracovia.

Fabregas vs Alonso: Gallas warns Chelsea over managerial choice

Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has warned the club against appointing Xabi Alonso, urging them to hire Cesc Fabregas instead. As the Blues face a complex battle for European qualification, relying heavily on the upcoming FA Cup final, their former midfielder has just secured historic European football for Como, proving his immense managerial potential in Italy.

Chelsea star Pedro wants to reach Kane's level

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has opened up about his transition into a traditional striker role, revealing that he closely studies Harry Kane to elevate his performances. The Brazilian attacker also played down premature comparisons to club legend Didier Drogba, insisting he wants to forge his own legacy at Stamford Bridge while redefining the modern number nine position.

Liverpool will regret ignoring Alonso to stick with Slot

For Liverpool's bitterly frustrated fans, watching Chelsea end a six-game losing streak by claiming a thoroughly deserved point at Anfield on Saturday was bad enough. However, Monday's news that the Blues are now exploring a deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as their next permanent boss has come as an even bigger blow to a set of supporters struggling to see any light at the end of the tunnel right now.

Chelsea meet with Iraola as Blues weigh up Xabi Alonso

Chelsea have held talks with Andoni Iraola as they intensify their search for a new manager. The Bournemouth boss has also rejected approaches from Crystal Palace, while Xabi Alonso and Marco Silva remain under consideration.

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Strasbourg boss O'Neil slams Chelsea owners for 'messed up' transfers & culture

Strasbourg manager Gary O’Neil has sensationally targeted club owners BlueCo, accusing the consortium that also owns Chelsea of undermining his squad through poor recruitment and a failing internal culture. The former Wolves boss did not hold back after a series of disappointing results, claiming the hierarchy actively weakened the side during the January transfer window.

Alonso leads race for Chelsea job

Chelsea have identified Xabi Alonso as the primary candidate to take over at Stamford Bridge following a period of significant instability in the dugout. The former Real Madrid head coach is reportedly open to the move, marking a potential shift in the club's strategy regarding managerial influence over recruitment.

Frequently asked questions

Il Napoli è nato il 25 agosto 1926 grazie all'industriale napoletano Giorgio Ascarelli, primo presidente del club partenopeo. Club a sua volta frutto di una modifica statutaria del Football club Internazionale Naples nato nel 1922.

Aurelio De Laurentiis è il presidente e proprietario del Napoli. Imprenditore e produttore cinematografico, ha acquistato il Napoli Soccer nel 2004 in C1, per poi riacquistare la denominazione SSC Napoli nel 2006 dopo la promozione in Serie B.

Il Napoli gioca le sue partite casalinghe allo Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, rinominato così in seguito alla scomparsa del più grande giocatore azzurro di tutti i tempi. L'impianto era precedentemente noto come Stadio San Paolo.

Lo Stadio del Napoli, Diego Armando Maradona, può contenere 54.726 persone. L'impianto degli azzurri è uno dei più grandi d'Italia per capienza, dopo San Siro, l'Olimpico e il San Nicola di Bari.

Il Napoli ha vinto tre Scudetti durante la sua storia, di cui il primo solamente nel 1987. Il secondo titolo è arrivato nel 1990 sempre con Maradona come protagonista, mentre nel 2023 si è festeggiato il terzo campionato di Serie A vinto.

Il Napoli ha vinto l'Europa League nel 1989, all'epoca chiamata Coppa UEFA. Si tratta dell'unico trofeo europeo e internazionale conquistato dalla squadra partenopea durante la sua storia.

Oltre ai tre Scudetti e all'Europa League, il Napoli ha in bacheca altri otto titoli, principalmente Coppa Italia: il totale di trofei vinti è dunque di dodici.

Nonostante il Napoli sia azzurro e bianco, il primo colore domina nelle maglie e nei colori sociali. L'azzurro richiama in particolare la tonalità del mare cittadino.

Inizialmente il simbolo del Napoli era un asino, ma dopo il primo deludente periodo in massima serie, nel 1926, i tifosi cominciarono ad evidenziare come il club fosse malandato come un asino, e in particolare l'asino di Fechella. Questi era un ambulante che girava per la città con un povero, sfruttato, asino sfinito dal lavoro.

Dries Mertens è il massimo marcatore nella storia del Napoli. Il giocatore belga ha segnato 148 goal in nove stagioni come attaccante tuttofare dei partenopei.

Marek Hamsik è il giocatore con più partite giocate in maglia Napoli. Il centrocampista slovacco ha fatto parte della squadra partenopea per 12 stagioni, per un totale di 520 gare.

I giocatori del Napoli sono chiamati azzurri per il colore della maglia, ma anche partenopei. In antichità la città era chiamata Parthenope in onore di una delle sirene dell'Odissea di Omero, che secondo la leggenda, dopo il suicidio per l'insensibilità di Ulisse al suo canto, sarebbe arrivata al fiume Sebeto, che un tempo bagnava Napoli.

Bruno Pesaola è l'allenatore con più panchine alla guida del Napoli. Come tecnico degli azzurri ha vinto una Coppa Italia, a fronte di otto stagioni passate in città.

Durante la sua storia il Napoli ha quasi sempre giocato in Serie A, ma non sono mancate le stagioni nelle serie inferiori. In particolare i partenopei hanno vissuto 12 annate in Serie B e 2 in Serie C.

Nel 2004/2005 e nel 2005/2006 il Napoli ha giocato in Serie C. All'epoca in Serie B, la squadra partenopea venne retrocessa dopo il fallimento della società in seguito a una grave crisi finanziaria.

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