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Alonso to leave Leverkusen, Madrid beckons
Xabi Alonso has confirmed he is leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, with the Spanish coach expected to join Real Madrid.

What would Xabi Alonso need to change at Real Madrid?

TOP HEADLINES

LOOKING AHEAD AT ARSENAL
What must Arsenal fix to win the Premier League next season?
Arsenal began the season with title ambitions, but on Sunday they'll give champions Liverpool a guard of honor. How can they avoid a repeat next term?
One game from glory, Postecoglou is doing it the "anti-Spursy" way
Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham side have had a rollercoaster of a Europa League, but can they finally win their first major trophy in 17 years?
Postecoglou's epic rant after reaching Europa League final
Man United reach Europa League final but hardly look up to the task
Man United reached the Europa League final by playing poorly enough to remind everyone why they need the Europa League to save their season.
Nicol: Man United did the hard work in the first leg vs. Athletic Club
Man United vs West Ham: Time, how to watch, stats, team news
All you need to know ahead of Manchester United's Premier League match against West Ham United.

THE FINAL IS SET
Man United or Tottenham: Who will win the Europa League?

UEFA CONFERENCE LEAGUE
Chelsea win to cruise into Conference League final
Chelsea, playing a second-string team, cantered into the Europa Conference League final with a regulation 1-0 win over Swedish side Djurgarden on Thursday for a 5-1 aggregate victory.
Champions League final: Inter or PSG? Our experts make their picks

AUSTRALIA
Football
Johnson set to leave Football Australia CEO post
Football Australia is on the hunt for a new chief executive after James Johnson resigned on Thursday.
Top Headlines
- Pep: City players should question lack of hunger
- Amorim on Keane criticism: 'We can do better'
- Arteta warns fans: Finding striker will be tough
- Newcastle fans unhappy with crest-change survey
- FIFA confirms 48-team Women's World Cup in '31
- AC Milan to wear mothers' surnames on shirts
- Liverpool's Salah named Footballer of the Year
- Arsenal's Russo wins FWA Player of the Year
- Liverpool boss Slot 'disappointed' by TAA exit
ESPN The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
Julie Glassberg for ESPN The story of Jean-Pierre and Bernardette Adams
When complications from routine knee surgery left PSG and France defender Jean-Pierre Adams in a coma in 1982, his wife Bernadette refused to let go.
PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images Barcelona's next golden generation
Amid a financial crisis, Barcelona's young players have rescued the team on several occasions times this season. But who are they?
Courtesy of Barcelona residency academy The battle to sign young American players
Americans are making an impression on the global game, and Europe's biggest clubs are now rivaling MLS for the country's most gifted young players.
Illustration by ESPN Battle of the Leagues: The final!
Who will be crowned champions of ESPN's Battle of the Leagues, presented by EA Sports FIFA 22? Will Ligue 1 or the Premier League reign supreme?
Alexander Wells Messi at Barcelona: The ultimate history
The unthinkable happened: Lionel Messi left Barcelona. But as this interactive timeline shows, he will be known as the club's greatest-ever player.