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Xabi Alonso's dad says his son will take his time over deciding his Real Madrid future
Wednesday 17th April 16:10

Xabi Alonso's father says that the Real Madrid midfielder is in no rush to decide on his future.

Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso ready for 'special' date with Manchester United
Thursday 28th February 19:50

Xabi Alonso has billed Real Madrid's upcoming UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester United as 'special' and 'pure football'.

Premier League: Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso would consider Liverpool return
Monday 31st December 14:17

Xabi Alonso has admitted he could return to the Premier League as his ongoing contract talks remain clouded in uncertainty at Real Madrid.

Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard named on FIFPro midfield shortlist
Monday 26th November 17:10

Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard have been named on the 15-man midfield shortlist for the FIFPro World XI of 2012.

Xabi Alonso
Friday 14th September 16:46

Alonso glad to silence critics
Tuesday 3rd July 10:06

Xabi Alonso believes that Spain's performance against Italy in the Euro 2012 final has silenced their critics.

Alonso - Win was for the fans
Monday 2nd July 09:20

Xabi Alonso dedicated Spain's unprecedented success in the European Championship to the victims of the forest fires raging around Valencia.

Cesc won't take Portugal lightly
Monday 25th June 17:05

Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas believes Portugal will prove dangerous opposition in Wednesday's Euro 2012 semi-final in Donetsk.

Alonso - A 'phenomenal' night
Saturday 23rd June 22:34

Xabi Alonso described his team's 2-0 win over France as "phenomenal" after scoring both Spain goals in his 100th appearance for his country.

Boss hails Alonso 'sacrifice'
Saturday 23rd June 22:29

Vicente del Bosque hailed Xabi Alonso after his brace sent Spain into the semi-finals of Euro 2012.

Alonso - England can challenge
Tuesday 29th May 20:56

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso believes England and France have the quality within their ranks to challenge for Euro 2012 glory this summer.

Mourinho - My toughest title
Thursday 3rd May 10:03

Jose Mourinho led Real Madrid to the Primera Liga title and promptly claimed it was the toughest of his career.

Real stars dealing with defeat
Wednesday 25th April 23:31

Real Madrid's stars are coping with the disappointment of the penalty 'lottery' after being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League.

Casillas hails Clasico success
Saturday 21st April 23:39

Iker Casillas has admitted Real Madrid have taken a 'giant step' in landing the Primera Division crown after their 2-1 victory at arch-rivals Barcelona.

Mourinho wants Chelsea reunion
Wednesday 14th March 23:33

Jose Mourinho would love to meet former club Chelsea in the final of the UEFA Champions League.

Alonso Juve talk rejected
Wednesday 22nd February 15:56

Xabi Alonso's agent has rejected reports linking the Real Madrid star with a possible move to Juventus.

Alonso - Our style is fine
Monday 14th November 10:35

Midfielder Xabi Alonso insists Spain have no intention of changing their style following Saturday's defeat to England at Wembley.

Alonso - England need to gel
Saturday 12th November 12:56

Xabi Alonso believes England are missing a collective ideal in the side, which is hampering their quest for international success.

Rooney up for Ballon d'Or
Tuesday 1st November 08:00

Wayne Rooney is the only English player named on the 23-man shortlist for the 2011 Ballon d'Or.

Alonso - We won't go easy
Monday 10th October 09:29

Spain star Xabi Alonso is adamant his side will not take it easy on Scotland in Tuesday night's final qualifier in Alicante.

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