Belgian international footballer, versatile defender for Leicester City
Chelsea have begun Xabi Alonso’s reign with a 3-2 win at Fulham, driven by a front three of Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers. Palmer shines after an injury-shortened spell, Rogers scores on his debut, and goalkeeping remains a concern as Chelsea navigate new tactics.
Fulham hosts Chelsea in a London derby as Alvaro Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso begin their managerial debuts. Chelsea has spent heavily this summer, including a £117m signing for Morgan Rogers, while Fulham aims to avoid regression after a post-Marco Silva era. The match kicks off at 8pm BST with coverage on Sky Sports.
Spain defeats France 2-0 in the semi-final, with Pedro Porro and Dani Olmo scoring after Lamine Yamal wins a penalty. France suffer an injury blow as William Saliba leaves with back problems. Spain now faces England or Argentina in the final.