Xabi Alonso's first Chelsea game at Stamford Bridge revealed as reunion confirmed - A date has been confirmed for Spaniard to ...

Xabi Alonso’s stunning exit from Real Madrid has sent shockwaves through the soccer world. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down why the club pulled the trigger and whether former Spain ...

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Xabi Alonso reportedly plans to take a break from management following his departure from Real Madrid, but is interested in a move to the Premier League upon his return. Alonso was relieved of his ...

At the Bernabéu, high-priced players win the power struggles and managers are tossed aside like Kleenex. The process doesn’t matter. Long-term plans are meaningless. Xabi Alonso never had the chance ...