[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-xabi-alonso-appointed-chelsea-boss-after-fa-cup-final-loss":43,"news-related-xabi-alonso-appointed-chelsea-boss-after-fa-cup-final-loss-en":81,"news-related-match-xabi-alonso-appointed-chelsea-boss-after-fa-cup-final-loss-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":69,"title":80},"Chelsea have moved swiftly to appoint Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a four-year contract, the club confirmed hours after their FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City. The 44-year-old Spaniard will officially take charge in July, tasked with restoring order after a tumultuous campaign.\n\nThe appointment ends a chaotic managerial saga at Stamford Bridge. This season alone, Chelsea have been led by Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior as permanent head coaches, while Calum McFarlane is currently in his second stint as interim boss for the final two Premier League fixtures. The club hierarchy hopes Alonso's pedigree can bring the stability that has been sorely lacking.\n\nAlonso arrives at Chelsea having left Real Madrid by mutual consent in January, just eight months into a three-year deal. His time in the Spanish capital was brief and underwhelming, but his reputation remains sky-high following a transformative spell at Bayer Leverkusen.\n\nAt Leverkusen, Alonso crafted a historic campaign in 2023-24, guiding the club to its first-ever Bundesliga title and the German Cup. That double-winning triumph showcased his tactical acumen and ability to mould a cohesive, resilient unit — qualities Chelsea are desperate for after a season of underachievement.\n\nThe Blues' need for a fresh direction was underlined by their FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City, a match that exposed familiar flaws. The swift confirmation of Alonso's arrival suggests the club had already lined him up as the long-term solution, regardless of the result at Wembley.\n\nIn his first statement as Chelsea manager, Alonso struck a note of shared ambition. \"Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club,\" he said. \"From my conversations with the ownership group and sporting leadership, it is clear we share the same ambition. We want to build a team capable of competing consistently at the highest level and fighting for trophies.\"\n\nHe added: \"There is great talent in the squad and huge potential at this football club and it will be my great honour to lead it. Now the focus is on hard work, building the right culture and winning trophies.\" The reference to culture hints at a desire to reshape the dressing-room environment after reported discord during the season.\n\nAlonso's playing career lends him instant authority. The former midfield maestro spent five years at Liverpool, winning the 2005 Champions League in dramatic fashion, and also lifted domestic and European honours with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. His 114 caps for Spain yielded the 2010 World Cup and two European Championships, making him one of the most decorated players to step into Premier League management.\n\nThat glittering CV, combined with his coaching success at Leverkusen, positions Alonso as a potentially transformative figure. Unlike many recent Chelsea appointments, he arrives with a clear philosophy forged in the Bundesliga and a track record of developing young talent — a key requirement given the club's squad profile.\n\nThe immediate challenge will be to unify a bloated squad and instil a coherent playing style. With a four-year contract, the club is signalling a long-term commitment that contrasts sharply with the hire-and-fire approach of recent seasons. For Alonso, it represents the chance to build a legacy at one of Europe's most demanding clubs.\n\nBased on reporting from BBC Sport.","news","Chelsea name Xabi Alonso manager on 4-year deal from July after FA Cup final loss to Man City. The ex-Liverpool star led Leverkusen to Bundesliga title.","331389818472763393","326135625054949376","Premier League","0","2026-05-17T08:21:54Z","xabi-alonso-appointed-chelsea-boss-after-fa-cup-final-loss","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fckgpklg078go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257546220277760","Chelsea",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68],"326257545918287872","326257534396534784","326257565535047680","326257546258026496","326257565702819840","326257534170042368","326222711653142528","326222707169431552","326257812931874816","326257769613103104",[57,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79],"Liverpool","Bayer Leverkusen","Real Madrid","Manchester City","Real Sociedad","Bayern München","Spain","Anderlecht","Stamford","Capital","Xabi Alonso Appointed Chelsea Boss After FA Cup Final Loss",[82,110,127,150],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":83,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":84,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":85,"slug":86,"sourceName":87,"sourceURL":88,"teamId":89,"teamName":90,"teamIds":91,"teamNames":100,"title":109},"After 14 seasons, Russell Wilson retires from the NFL to join CBS Sports as an analyst. The Super Bowl-winning QB leaves with 46,966 passing yards and 353 TDs.","337879170816151553","2026-06-04T07:25:00Z","russell-wilson-retires-seahawks-legend-joins-cbs-sports","Sky Sports","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skysports.com\u002Fnfl\u002Fnews\u002F12040\u002F13550638\u002Frussell-wilson-announces-nfl-retirement-as-former-seattle-seahawks-quarterback-takes-up-tv-role","326257619071143936","Atlanta",[89,92,66,93,94,95,96,97,98,99],"326257810885054464","326257539962376192","326257545754710016","326257554411753472","326257556324356096","326257565602156544","326222713142120448","326257546392244224",[90,101,77,102,103,104,105,106,107,108],"York","Como","Newcastle","Newcastle Jets","Newells Old Boys","Real Betis","Canada","Nottingham Forest","Russell Wilson Retires: Seahawks Legend Joins CBS Sports",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":111,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":112,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":113,"slug":114,"sourceName":87,"sourceURL":115,"teamId":116,"teamName":117,"teamIds":118,"teamNames":122,"title":126},"Jalen Brunson scored 30 as the Knicks erased a 14-point deficit to beat the Spurs 105-95 in Game 1, snapping their 6-0 Finals opener streak with an 11-0 run.","337875585936134145","2026-06-04T06:14:00Z","brunson-s-30-points-power-knicks-game-1-win-over-spurs","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skysports.com\u002Fbasketball\u002Fnews\u002F12040\u002F13550620\u002Fnba-finals-jalen-brunson-stars-as-new-york-knicks-beat-san-antonio-spurs-in-game-1","326257592445702144","San Antonio",[116,92,66,98,119,120,93,121],"326255038114566144","326255040400461824","326257544227983360",[117,101,77,107,123,124,102,125],"Santa Clara","FC Santa Coloma","Santos","Brunson's 30 Points Power Knicks' Game 1 Win Over Spurs",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":128,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":129,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":130,"slug":131,"sourceName":87,"sourceURL":132,"teamId":133,"teamName":134,"teamIds":135,"teamNames":142,"title":149},"George Russell trails Kimi Antonelli by 43 points after five races, but with 17 rounds left and a resilient mindset, the 2026 F1 title is within reach.","337853170220797953","2026-06-04T06:00:00Z","why-russell-can-still-beat-antonelli-43-point-gap","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skysports.com\u002Ff1\u002Fnews\u002F12040\u002F13550120\u002Fgeorge-russell-how-mercedes-driver-can-still-beat-kimi-antonelli-to-2026-f1-title-despite-falling-43-points-behind","326222711976103936","Australia",[133,136,98,137,138,139,66,93,140,141],"326257686389723136","326257536112005120","326257600737841152","326222711745417216","326257789708013568","326257604382691328",[134,143,107,144,145,146,77,102,147,148],"Together","Monaco","Junior","Japan","China","GOES","Why Russell Can Still Beat Antonelli: 43-Point Gap",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":151,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":152,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":130,"slug":153,"sourceName":87,"sourceURL":154,"teamId":155,"teamName":156,"teamIds":157,"teamNames":165,"title":173},"Ivan Dychko, who lost to Anthony Joshua in 2012 Olympic semis, faces Harvey Dykes in his UK pro debut Saturday and tips Joshua to potentially TKO Tyson Fury.","337853174020837377","ivan-dychko-joshua-fury-prediction-ahead-of-uk-debut","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skysports.com\u002Fboxing\u002Fnews\u002F12040\u002F13550447\u002Fivan-dychko-anthony-joshuas-former-olympic-rival-ready-for-uk-return-in-bournemouth-and-offers-aj-vs-fury-prediction","326257545792458752","Bournemouth",[155,158,159,160,161,66,98,93,162,163,164],"326257664482873344","326257664751308800","326257700071542784","326257610275688448","326257745512632320","326257695210344448","326257576805142528",[156,166,167,168,169,77,107,102,170,171,172],"Kazakhstan","Bulgaria","Olympic","Leon","Members","Signal","Tune","Ivan Dychko: Joshua-Fury Prediction Ahead of UK Debut"]