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Published: 11 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. On a night marked by tension and high stakes, Xabi Alonso watched Real Madrid rise against overwhelming odds, only to fall short once again. The atmosphere at Santiago Bernabéu was electric, charged with hope and anxiety as fans whistled and roared in alternating waves. In the end, despite a spirited performance, defeat remained, leaving Alonso’s managerial future hanging...

Published: 10 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Australia have named their squad for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, signalling a significant return for captain Pat Cummins. The announcement also confirmed veteran Usman Khawaja remains in contention after missing the second Test due to a back injury, keeping the door open for his continued international career. Khawaja, who struggled in Perth during the series opener,...

Published: 10 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The growing tension surrounding next year’s World Cup intensified this week as Egypt and Iran formally requested Fifa to halt the LGBTQ+ Pride celebration planned for their group stage meeting in Seattle. Their joint objection has raised significant global debate about cultural identity, human rights, sporting neutrality and the increasingly complex intersection where international tournaments meet domestic values....

Published: 10 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. England’s World Cup preparations have entered a tense and uncertain phase this week as senior Football Association staff travel across the United States searching for suitable training camp options. Their visit follows growing concern that the national team may lose access to their preferred base in Kansas, a facility long targeted as the ideal preparation site before and...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The 2026 World Cup finals draw is set to take place on Friday, and with 48 teams involved, the procedure is far from straightforward. From pots and quadrants to confederation constraints and group position grids, there is plenty to unpack. Fortunately, FIFA will rely on computer systems to manage the complex arrangements, though past experiences, such as UEFA's...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Title contenders Lando Norris and Max Verstappen were tied together at the top of the times in first practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Norris' McLaren narrowly led Verstappen's Red Bull by just 0.008 seconds, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc secured third and Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli took fourth place. The tiny gap set the tone for an intense...

Published: 04 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online More than 20,000 girls and women are now registered to play football in Wales, marking a major milestone for the Football Association of Wales (FAW). Over the past three years, female participation has grown by 58%, with a particularly strong increase among players aged 14 to 17. The record, initially targeted for 2026, comes after an exciting year...

Published: 04 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump will play a prominent role at the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Washington, marking one of the highest-profile World Cup ceremonies in history. The expanded 48-team tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, runs from June 11 to July 19 next year. Trump’s attendance, confirmed by the White House,...

Published: 04 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Kylian Mbappe delivered a sensational performance as Real Madrid defeated Athletic Club 3-0 in Bilbao, cutting Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga to just one point. The French forward scored in each half, either side of Eduardo Camavinga’s header, ensuring Los Blancos tightened the title race after three consecutive draws and a heavy defeat against Liverpool...

Published: 03 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Barcelona opened up a four-point lead at the top of La Liga after coming from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 3-1 at the Nou Camp. Raphinha equalised after Alex Baena’s early opener, before Dani Olmo’s clever finish turned the match in Barcelona’s favour. Ferran Torres sealed the win with a late third goal. Earlier in the season, Barcelona...