Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that Chelsea Football Club has sacked manager Xabi Alonso after just two games.
Verdict: FALSE. Chelsea Football Club has made no announcement regarding the dismissal of Xabi Alonso. Major sports news platforms have also not reported any such decision.
Full Text
A viral image shared on Facebook (archived here) by a page named FIFA Worlds shows former Spanish footballer and current manager Xabi Alonso with the word “SACKED” overlaid in large red text. The post’s caption reads: “It’s happening guys… just after 2 games.”
The post implies that Chelsea FC terminated manager Xabi Alonso’s contract following a poor start to the pre-season. It attracted 903 reactions, 49 comments, and 5 shares. Given its potential to mislead the public, DUBAWA decided to fact-check the claim.
Verification
To verify the claim, DUBAWA conducted checks across official football channels and major media platforms.
DUBAWA searched Chelsea Football Club’s official website and its verified social media accounts on X, Facebook, and Instagram. No press release, official statement, or news update was found regarding the alleged dismissal of Xabi Alonso.
DUBAWA monitored major international sports reporting outlets, including BBC Sport, Sky Sports, and Fabrizio Romano. None of these credible outlets reported any news concerning Xabi Alonso being sacked by Chelsea.
A report published by The Athletic on 2 August 2026 further confirms that Xabi Alonso remains in position as Chelsea’s manager, having given an in-depth interview about his role and plans for the club during Chelsea’s pre-season tour, directly contradicting the viral claim that he had been sacked.
Conclusion
The claim that Chelsea FC has sacked Xabi Alonso is FALSE. There is no record or announcement from Chelsea Football Club or any mainstream sports media confirming this claim.