Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso secured a dramatic 6-4 victory in his debut match against Western Sydney Wanderers, with a late hat-trick from Joao Pedro clinching the win.

• Joao Pedro scored a remarkable nine-minute hat-trick to secure the victory.
• The match was part of Chelsea's pre-season tour in Sydney.
• Despite being without many star players, Chelsea came from behind three times in the seesawing contest.

The article highlights key moments in the career of French football icon Zinedine Zidane, from his playing days to his coaching achievements.

• Zidane is tasked with leading France to the 2030 World Cup as coach, mirroring his player success in 1998.
• He famously scored two headers in the 1998 World Cup final against Brazil and a spectacular volley in the 2002 Champions League final.
• His playing career ended memorably with a red card for a headbutt in the 2006 World Cup final.
• As a coach for Real Madrid, he achieved remarkable success, winning three consecutive Champions League titles from 2016 to 2018.

New Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi is calling for "soul and passion" from his revamped squad as the club aims to rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League last season.

• Tottenham Hotspur is undertaking an aggressive summer of spending, with notable big-money signings including midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.
• Roberto De Zerbi, the Italian head coach, emphasized the need for players to exhibit "soul, with passion, with all the values we have."
• The team has begun its pre-season tour, opening with a 2-0 win against Auckland FC on Sunday, with more signings potentially on the way before the transfer window closes on August 22.