Did Mourinho orchestrate dirty tricks in Amsterdam?
Xabi Alonso and Sergio Ramos sent off in bizarre late stages of comfortable 4-o win over Ajax.
View ArticleRetrospective: Jamie Redknapp's adventures in punditry
The pundit will literally [sic] be all over tomorrow’s Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester United, so what sort of penetrating analysis can we expect?
View ArticleOff The Record: sport stories you might have missed this weekend
Tennis balls, Belle and Sebastian and Paul O’Connell all feature this week.
View ArticleWATCH: Xabi Alonso keeps Jose Mourinho updated on the FA Cup final
Liverpool’s encounter with Chelsea clashed with the Portuguese man’s managerial duties, yet he still found a way around this dilemma.
View ArticleIreland will 'fight from first moment to last,' says Alonso
The Real Madrid midfielder says he has a “special appreciation” for the Irish.
View ArticleNon, je ne regrette rien: Blanc defends negative tactics
The French boss also rued Xabi Alonso’s early goal in Donetsk last night.
View ArticleSpain won't be giving Ronaldo any special attention
Xabi Alonso insists the world champions will play their normal game when they come up against Portugal and his Real Madrid team-mate.
View ArticleSpain are not boring to watch, insists Iniesta
The Spanish midfielder says he is happy with the team’s style of play.
View ArticleAs it happened: Portugal v Spain, Euro 2012 semi-final
We went minute-by-minute Portugal and Spain pushed each other every step of the way.
View ArticleFile under obvious: Messi favourite for record fourth Ballon d'Or
FIFA and France Football announce the three finalists for the prestigious award in Sao Paulo today.
View Article4 flashpoints that marked Jose Mourinho's time as Real Madrid coach
We look back on some of the more fiery moments of the Portuguese’s tenure as boss.
View ArticleBearded gent Xabi Alonso breaks his foot in training
Alonso set to miss the remainder of Spain’s World Cup qualifers and the start of the Champions League group stages.
View ArticleVideo: Xabi Alonso nutmegs the great Zinedine Zidane
The French legend won’t have been happy to be the butt of the joke for a change.
View ArticleXabi Alonso denies reports he is retiring from Spanish team
The Real Madrid midfielder was widely reported to be stepping away from international football after the World Cup.
View ArticleVIDEO: Spain's David Villa breaks down in tears after being substituted
The 32-year-old striker was making his last appearance at international level.
View ArticleXabi Alonso has retired from international football and the world is a poorer...
“I have formed part of an historical generation that has fulfilled the dreams of millions of fans.”
View ArticleAs if Bayern Munich didn't have enough midfielders already, they're signing...
The 32-year-old Spaniard will become part of an elite group who have been managed by both Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho.
View ArticleWhich 3 midfielders would you select from the FIFPro/FIFA shortlist?
The World XI will be announced in January.
View ArticleYou may be surprised by who completed the most passes in the Champions League...
It is the first time in six years that no Barcelona player has made the top five.
View ArticleWhere does Gerrard rank in the pantheon of great Premier League midfielders?
How does he rank when compared with the likes of Keane and Vieira?
View ArticleXabi Alonso harshly sent off on 100th CL appearance as Bayern frustrated
Chances were at a premium in Lviv.
View ArticleWhere does Charlie Adam's goal rank in the pantheon of long-range Premier...
The Stoke City midfielder conjured a moment of brilliance against Chelsea yesterday.
View ArticleXabi Alonso lost a fight with a corner flag in Munich tonight
The Spaniard was humbled early on in Bayern’s big win over Arsenal.
View ArticleXabi Alonso scored a stunning goal in the German Cup tonight
The Spanish midfielder’s half-volley shortly before half-time broke down a stern away resistance.
View ArticleRumours of Müller to Man United can finally be put to bed as he signs new...
Jerome Boateng, Javi Martinez and Xabi Alonso have all committed their futures to the club too.
View ArticleBayern Munich's Alonso set to retire at end of this season - report
The 35-year-old is bidding to help Bayern Munich land their fifth straight German League title.
View ArticleLiverpool and Real Madrid legend Xabi Alonso confirms he's retiring in the...
The 35-year-old enjoyed a decorated career at club and international level,
View Article'I was close to Arsenal': Xabi Alonso on Benitez, Gareth Barry and his...
The midfielder spent five years at Anfield but his departure in 2009 had been simmering for twelve months.
View ArticleAncelotti pays tribute after Bayern's beery farewell to Alonso and Lahm
“I want to thank both players, they have played a fantastic season in fantastic careers.”
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