SportsPublished: 25 August 2026 at 10:35

Alonso begins managerial career with Chelsea win over Fulham

Xabi Alonso secured a 3-2 Premier League win with Chelsea over Fulham in his first match in charge. Meanwhile, changes are underway in French football and other sports.

Spanish football great Xabi Alonso led Chelsea in an official match for the first time, and the debut ended in success — the London club won 3-2 away against Fulham in the English Premier League. The match took place on Monday, August 24.

Changes in French football

Ligue 1 forward Elye Wahi is returning to Nice. Meanwhile, in Ligue 2, coach Michel der Zakarian is moving forward following his departure from FC Nantes.

Other sports news

The French women's team has secured a place in the round of 16 at the European Volleyball Championship. Separately, the third stage of the Tour of Spain cycling race has been cancelled.

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