Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso is a Spanish former professional midfielder who played for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Spain, and is now head coach of Bayer Leverkusen.
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Aug 26, 2026
Center
The new Chelsea manager won his first Premier League match against Fulham.
A minor distraction, but his success is a neutral positive for Renaissance readers who enjoy football; no direct political angle.
Aug 25, 2026
Far Left
First outing as Chelsea manager, with a thrilling 3-2 derby win over Fulham, though defensive issues remain.
Not a political figure, but his arrival is a sports story that distracts from austerity and housing crises; the left notes how football remains a corporate spectacle.