Xabi Alonso
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Desperate Liverpool face City crunch...Benitez said. The midfielder, bought to plug the gap created by Xabi Alonso's departure for Real Madrid, looks set to be on the bench on Saturday but Benitez is confident he will soon be proving his worth to Liverpool fans. "You can see in... In this article: Rafael Benitez, Everton, Harry Redknapp, Liverpool, Tim Cahill, Manchester United, Manchester City, Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Anfield |
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Daily Mail | 6 days ago
Cheer up Stevie G - Xabi Alonso tells Liverpool to get over his departure
...Last updated at 12:11 PM on 18th November 2009 Xabi Alonso has advised Steven Gerrard he must face up to life without the Real Madrid ace at the heart of Liverpool's midfield. Alonso moved to the Bernabeu for around GBP30million in...
In this article: Steven Gerrard, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Champions League, Premier League, Anfield, and Spain
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Times Online | October 28, 2009
'Little Prince' shows a lot of promise on debut
...needs more minutes in every game. " With Liverpool losing Alonso's creativity, after he joined Real Madrid in August, Aquilani - known in Italy as the "Little Prince" - is seen as a direct replacement. An ankle injury had kept him out since...
In this article: Alberto Aquilani, Liverpool, Arsene Wenger, Rafael Benitez, Arsenal, Fran Merida, Manuel Almunia, Serie A, and Vito Mannone
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Daily Express | November 14, 2009
Barcelona lure Jav and Robinho
...being agreed between the two clubs. It will be a devastating blow to Anfield boss Rafa Benitez, who has already lost another crucial midfielder, Xabi Alonso, to Barcelona s bitter rivals Real Madrid. Mascherano almost joined Barcelona in...
In this article: Barcelona, Robinho, Javier Mascherano, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Mark Hughes, and Gilberto Silva
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Goal.com | November 15, 2009
Report: Mascherano Agrees Barcelona Personal Terms
...the Sunday Express states. Barcelona were linked with Mascherano at the end of last season, but Liverpool turned down their approaches after agreeing to let Xabi Alonso leave the club and join Real Madrid. That interest made the player...
In this article: Javier Mascherano, Barcelona, Liverpool, Barcelona, Pep Guardiola, Manchester City, Real Madrid, England, and Camp Nou
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The Sun | 6 days ago
Xabi tells Kop to move on
...has told Steven Gerrard that Liverpool must get used to life without him. The Kop skipper branded midfielder Alonso, 27, one of the world's best players. He said the Spain star's GBP28.8million move to Real Madrid left him gutted as...
In this article: Real Madrid, Premier League, Steven Gerrard, Liverpool, Champions League, Liverpool, and Spain
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Telegraph.co.uk - Football | November 04, 2009
Lyon v Liverpool: Steven Gerrard admits side are missing Xabi Alonso
...Xabi Alonso Photo: GETTY IMAGES Liverpool captain Gerrard, who is currently injured and misses tonight's Champions League clash with Lyon, forged a good understanding with Alonso in midfield. Alonso moved on to Real Madrid in the...
In this article: Steven Gerrard, Liverpool, Liverpool, Lyon, Champions League, Alberto Aquilani, and Real Madrid
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Guardian | November 04, 2009
Gerrard was 'devastated' by Alonso sale
...in 2004. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images Sport The Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has admitted he was "devastated" by the sale of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid in the summer. Alonso moved to the Bernabeu for GBP30m after five...
In this article: Steven Gerrard, Liverpool, Real Madrid, FourFourTwo, Football Writers' Association, Alberto Aquilani, Premier League, and Anfield
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sportinglife | November 06, 2009
BENITEZ BACKED BY ALONSO
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...
In this article: Liverpool, Liverpool, Champions League, Real Madrid, Sunderland, Darren Bent, Premier League, and Anfield
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Xabi Alonso defends Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez
...for the crisis engulfing Anfield. Solid defence: Real Madrid's midfielder, Xabi Alonso, is backing his former manager, Rafael Benitez, to turn things round at Liverpool Photo: AFP/GETTY IMAGES Alonso is sure that Benitez remains "the...
In this article: Liverpool, Rafael Benitez, Real Madrid, Champions League, Fulham, Chelsea, and Steven Gerrard
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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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