Lucas Leiva believes watching former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso play has helped him improve his game.
The pair played together until the Spain international sealed a move to Real Madrid in 2009 – but that has not stopped Lucas from learning from the Spaniard.
“Xabi Alonso is a player I always watch and try to learn from,” said Lucas. “I had a few years with him here and I could see how good he was. Xabi would be my choice [as role model] at the moment.”
The Brazilian, 24, joined...Read Full Story
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso was pleased with their victory over Villarreal.
The former Liverpool midfielder was pleased with how Madrid controlled the game while also keeping something back for the weekend trip to Real Sociedad.
“It’s obvious our intention is to have a strong start to the game,” he said.
“Things are always easier when we score first.
“We gave a great performance in the first half and strained ourselves less after half-time because we’ll play another game on...Read Full Story
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso is satisfied with his decision to leave Liverpool two years ago.
The Spanish international midfielder has endured a tumultuous time at Real since his arrival.
Asked in Zagreb about his decision, Xabi insisted: “Each career has it’s stages and now I’m part of another great club.”
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Nigel de Jong’s kick to the chest of Xabi Alonso could have caused Xabi Alonso some major injuries as he still fears that he may have a broken rib and Alonso is still upset with De Jong as he went on to state that it the worst tackle he has ever been on the wrong end of.
Although De Jong was only shown a yellow card for his kick, De Jong knows he was lucky not to have received a red-card and even went on to state how he was fortunate not to be sent off by Howard Webb following the tackle...Read Full Story
Here it comes! The game we have all been waiting for, the World Cup semi-final between European giants Spain and Germany. In the last press conference prior to the match Spanish midfileder Xabi Alonso talked about the keys to defeating Germany.
“Germany is a team before anything else. They have strong work ethic as a collective unit. They all fight for the benefit of the squad. They did well in World Cup 2006 and reached the final of the Euro. They are now in the semifinals, which proves...Read Full Story
Xabi Alonso has revealed that coach Jose Mourinho has not said anything to Real Madrid's players about quitting the club at the end of the season. "We are focused on playing. That is the most important thing at the moment," the Spain midfielder ...
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has received some encouraging news on the injury front ahead of Saturday's La Liga clash against Getafe, as holding midfielder Xabi Alonso has resumed regular training again. The former Liverpool star was unable to take part ...
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has defended teammate Pepe for an alleged handball during the Blancos' 1-0 win over La Liga rival Getafe on Saturday. Jose Mourinho's side dug out a slender victory at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, but had to ...
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has shrugged off a muscular problem and will likely play a part in Saturday's Primera Division encounter against Getafe. The 30-year-old missed training sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday and looked to be a ...
Goal.com IndiaReal Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso doubtful for Getafe trip with muscular injuryGoal.comThe Liga leaders have received more disappointing news from the club's infirmary as the Spain international is recovering from a leg strain. By Luis Mira The 30-year-old midfielder, who was replaced by Lassana Diarra on the hour mark of Saturday's 3-1 ...Marcelo may miss Getafe tripSoccerwayall 8 news articles »
"There all the ingredients and now we have to see if the recipe works and the end product is good." Real Madrid restart their league campaign with a home clash against Granada on January 7. How do you stay up with football when on the move? With http://m ...
Xabi Alonso says Real Madrid are already looking forward to squaring off with bitter rival Barcelona in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. Madrid booked their place in the last-eight of the competition after defeating Malaga 4-2 on aggregate following Tuesday ...
Xabi Alonso (born November 25, 1981) is a professional football player who competes for Spain in World Cup soccer. Xabi Alonso is a midfielder and is 6' and weighs 165 pounds. Spain was in Group H for World Cup 2010.
Xabier Alonso Olano , commonly known as Xabi (pronounced Shabi) Alonso and often misspelt as Xavi Alonso (born 25 November 1981 in Tolosa , Basque Region , Spain ) is a Spanish ...
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