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City Clinches FA Cup, Guardiola Speculation Swirls, Alonso Joins Chelsea

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Manchester City lifted the FA Cup after a tight 1‑0 win over Chelsea at Wembley, with Antoine Semenyo’s flick‑finish sealing the title. The victory marked City’s second triumph of the season and added a key trophy to Guardiola’s résumé, even as speculation about his future swirled among fans and media.

Guardiola denied any plan to leave, insisting he had another year on his contract and would return to Wembley. Yet pundits note his body language and the club’s recent managerial shake‑ups hint at a possible exit, a debate that has eclipsed the season’s final push ahead.

Meanwhile, Chelsea welcomed Xabi Alonso as their new manager, a coup that could inject fresh tactics into a side hungry for silverware. Alonso’s arrival follows a narrow 1‑0 defeat and promises a reset, setting the stage for a new chapter in the club’s pursuit of European glory and trophy chasing.

Across the continent, Juventus slipped past Fiorentina, jeopardising their Champions League hopes and exposing financial fragility after a decade of overspending. The loss leaves the Italian giants chasing rivals on a tight points table, while Real Madrid’s summer reshuffle looms, with questions over a new manager lingering after a Vinicius‑driven win.