Xabi Alonso
Soccer Player
Upset Gago eyes Real exit...the last two seasons, but this campaign he has started just two league games with Lassana Diarra and big-money summer signing Xabi Alonso being new coach Manuel Pellegrini's preferred partnership in the heart of midfield. With a spot in... In this article: Fernando Gago, Xabi Alonso, Diego Maradona, Madrid, World Cup, Manuel Pellegrini, Real Madrid, Boca Juniors, and Lassana Diarra |
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Daily Mail | 6 days ago
Cheer up Stevie G - Xabi Alonso tells Liverpool to get over his departure
Cheer up Stevie G - Xabi Alonso tells Gerrard to get used to life without him at Liverpool By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 12:11 PM on 18th November 2009 Xabi Alonso has advised Steven Gerrard he must face up to life without the...
In this article: Steven Gerrard, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Champions League, Premier League, Anfield, and Spain
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Benitez: Liverpool have never looked so good - and I was right to sell Alonso
Rafa Benitez: Liverpool have never looked so good - and I was right to sell Xabi Alonso Last updated at 10:56 AM on 17th November 2009 Rafa Benitez has defended his record at Liverpool, insisting the club is in much better shape than...
In this article: Liverpool, Steven Gerrard, Liverpool, Alberto Aquilani, Champions League, and Real Madrid
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Goal.com | November 16, 2009
Xabi Alonso Comfortable Playing For Both Real Madrid & Spain
The midfielder says he has adapted to the different demands of each role. Nov 16, 2009 8:18:21 PM Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso says he is equally comfortable playing for Spain as he is playing for his club. Alonso scored both of...
In this article: Spain, Real Madrid, World Cup, FIFA, Argentina, South Africa, and Goal.com
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Sports Illustrated | November 14, 2009
Alonso scores twice as Spain topples Argentina
...November 14, 2009 5:43PM; Updated: Saturday November 14, 2009 5:43PM Alonso scores twice as Spain topples Argentina MADRID (AP) -- Xabi Alonso scored two goals - including an 86th-minute penalty - to give Spain a 2-1 win over Argentina on...
In this article: Spain, Argentina, Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Gonzalo Higuain, All rights reserved, and Suicide
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Spain 2-1 Argentina: Two-Goal Xabi Alonso Settles Two-Penalty Encounter
...over the course of the evening, Diego Maradona's side lacked fluency and were on the back foot, ultimately paying the price as Xabi Alonso scored twice, once from the spot. Lionel Messi's equalizer from a penalty situation proved...
In this article: David Villa, Spain, David Silva, Andres Iniesta, Argentina, and Xavi
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sportinglife | November 06, 2009
BENITEZ BACKED BY ALONSO
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has backed Rafa Benitez to turn things around at Anfield. Alonso, who left Liverpool for Real Madrid in the summer, admits he feels for his former team-mates as they struggle for form. Benitez has...
In this article: Liverpool, Liverpool, Champions League, Real Madrid, Sunderland, Darren Bent, Premier League, and Anfield
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Telegraph.co.uk - Premiership football | November 05, 2009
Xabi Alonso defends Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has received staunch support from Xabi Alonso, the player whose sale is blamed in many quarters for the crisis engulfing Anfield. Solid defence: Real Madrid's midfielder, Xabi Alonso, is backing his former...
In this article: Liverpool, Rafael Benitez, Real Madrid, Champions League, Fulham, Chelsea, and Steven Gerrard
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Lyon v Liverpool: Steven Gerrard admits side are missing Xabi Alonso
Steven Gerrard has said he was "devastated" when Xabi Alonso left Liverpool and admits the club have missed the Spaniard. Leaving a void: Steven Gerrard says Liverpool are missing Xabi Alonso Photo: GETTY IMAGES Liverpool captain...
In this article: Steven Gerrard, Liverpool, Liverpool, Lyon, Champions League, Alberto Aquilani, and Real Madrid
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Times Online | November 04, 2009
Sale of Xabi Alonso left me 'devastated', says Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard
Navigation - link to other main sections from here Sale of Xabi Alonso left me 'devastated', says Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard Ben Smith Steven Gerrard has admitted he was "devastated" by Liverpool's decision to sell Xabi Alonso to...
In this article: Steven Gerrard, Liverpool, Liverpool, Real Madrid, FourFourTwo, Alberto Aquilani, Anfield, and Rome
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Steven Gerrard: I'm devastated that Liverpool let Xabi Alonso leave Anfield
Steven Gerrard: I'm absolutely devastated that Liverpool let Xabi Alonso leave Anfield By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 11:39 AM on 04th November 2009 Steven Gerrard was devastated when Xabi Alonso left Liverpool and admits the...
In this article: Steven Gerrard, Liverpool, Anfield, Champions League, Alberto Aquilani, Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Premier League
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Xabier Alonso Olano, commonly known as Xabi Alonso (pronounced "Shabi"); born 25 November 1981) is a Spanish footballer who plays for English Premier League club Liverpool and the Spanish national team. He is a centre midfielder, often playing as a deep-lying playmaker.
Alonso began his career at Real Sociedad, and after a brief loan period at SD Eibar returned to the La Liga club. John Toshack appointed Alonso as his team captain and Alonso succeeded in the role, taking Real Socieded to second place in the 2002–03 season. The Spaniard moved to Liverpool in August 2004 for £10.5 million. He won the UEFA Champions League in his first season at the club. The following season he won both the Community Shield and the FA Cup.
Internationally, Alonso has represented Spain in the Euro 2004, Euro 2008 tournaments and the 2006 World Cup. He made his international debut in April 2003 in a 4–0 victory against Ecuador. He won the Euro 2008 tournament with Spain, his highest career honour to date.
- Birth Date:
- November 25, 1981
- Birthplace:
- Tolosa , Spain
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