Xabi Alonso
Report: Real Madrid confident Xabi Alonso will sign new deal
A report claims that Real Madrid are confident Xabi Alonso will sign a new contract.
Dec 11, 13:57
Match Analysis: Copenhagen 0-2 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid record a 2-0 win over Copenhagen in their Champions League Group B contest.
Dec 10, 22:12
Team News: Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo start for Real Madrid
Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo start for Real Madrid's trip to FC Copenhagen this evening.
Dec 10, 19:25
Report: Xabi Alonso wants £8m to sign new Real Madrid deal
A report claims that Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso wants an £8m signing-on fee inserted into his new contract.
Dec 9, 18:31
Gareth Barry: "I was very close to joining Liverpool"
Everton midfielder Gareth Barry reveals that he was "very close" to joining Liverpool in the summer of 2009 as a replacement for Xabi Alonso.
Nov 23, 00:36
Report: Chelsea, Manchester United step up Xabi Alonso chase
Manchester United and Chelsea will soon begin to court Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso, who is out of contract in the summer and able to talk to other clubs from January.
Nov 20, 02:02
Carlo Ancelotti denies Xabi Alonso-Andrea Pirlo swap rumours
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says his club has no intention of making an exchange deal with Juventus to swap Xabi Alonso for Andrea Pirlo.
Nov 19, 12:56
Xabi Alonso contract talks continue?
A report claims that Xabi Alonso wants a new two-year contract to remain at Real Madrid.
Nov 18, 14:24
Santi Cazorla criticises Equatorial Guinea
Spain midfielder Santi Cazorla criticises Equatorial Guinea for their "intensity" during their clash on Saturday evening.
Nov 17, 18:44
Xabi Alonso injury fears quelled
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso did not suffer a serious injury in Spain's 2-1 win over Equatorial Guinea.
Nov 17, 13:18
Report: Xabi Alonso to sign Real Madrid contract extension
Xabi Alonso will reportedly sign a contract extension at Real Madrid, despite reported interest from Chelsea, Juventus and AC Milan.
Nov 14, 11:33
Xabi Alonso "really looking forward to" Spain return
Real Madrid and Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso 'looks forward' to his international return.
Nov 13, 18:49
Report: Juventus to move for Xabi Alonso
A report claims that Juventus want to sign Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso.
Nov 13, 12:13
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 star performers in La Liga following another entertaining weekend in Spain's leading division.
Nov 11, 14:50
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 5-1 Real Sociedad
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid record a 5-1 win over Real Sociedad.
Nov 9, 17:19
AC Milan, Chelsea rivals for Xabi Alonso?
AC Milan and Chelsea are battling for the signature of Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso, according to a report.
Nov 9, 04:02
Report: Xabi Alonso to start against Juventus
Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso will reportedly start for Real Madrid in their Champions League clash with Juventus on Tuesday.
Nov 5, 13:44
Report: Real Madrid to offer Chelsea £20m for Ramires
Real Madrid are reportedly considering a £20m January swoop for Chelsea midfielder Ramires.
Nov 5, 10:20
On this day: Japanese defender scores header from own half
Two years ago today, Japanese defender Ryujiro Ueda finds the back of the net with a header from his own half.
Oct 30, 10:02
Chelsea to make approach for Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso?
Chelsea could be preparing to offer Xabi Alonso a three-year contract as the midfielder nears the end of his current deal at Real Madrid.
Oct 29, 23:03
Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso to return against Sevilla
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso will make his return from injury in Wednesday's La Liga clash with Sevilla.
Oct 29, 12:13
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Sevilla
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's La Liga encounter between Real Madrid and Sevilla at the Bernabeu.
Oct 28, 15:38
On this day: Liverpool end Chelsea's unbeaten home run
Five years ago today, Liverpool bring an end to Chelsea's 86-game unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 26, 10:00
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Juventus
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League Group B clash between Real Madrid and Juventus.
Oct 21, 13:30
Xabi Alonso returns to training
Spanish international Xabi Alonso returns to first-team training with Real Madrid.
Oct 21, 12:52
On this day: Liverpool overturn two-goal deficit at Fulham
Nine years ago today, Rafael Benitez's Liverpool recover from two goals down to win 4-2 away at Fulham.
Oct 16, 09:44
Xabi Alonso refusing to give return date
Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso is reluctant to give a return date, but says that he will be "playing soon".
Oct 15, 20:11
Xabi Alonso brands Gareth Bale's rise "meteoric"
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso praises the rise of Gareth Bale over the last two years.
Oct 15, 17:13
Xabi Alonso 'unlikely' to make El Clasico
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso admits that he is still in the early stages of his recovery from groin surgery.
Oct 15, 15:55
Report: Real Madrid target Ramires
Real Madrid are reportedly considering a January bid for Chelsea midfielder Ramires, who could be the long-term replacement for Xabi Alonso at the Bernabeu.
Oct 10, 07:06
Xabi Alonso 'could' return against Malaga
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso could be fit to return from a broken metatarsal against Malaga on October 19.
Oct 8, 17:52
Top five European comebacks
Sports Mole looks at five of the best comebacks in European football history.
Oct 4, 11:59
Marcelo returns to full Real Madrid training
Brazilian defender Marcelo takes part in Real Madrid's full training session on Monday morning.
Sep 30, 15:21
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Copenhagen
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League Group B clash between Real Madrid and Copenhagen in Spain.
Sep 30, 12:37
Video: Adam Morgan evokes Xabi Alonso memories
Watch a video clip of Liverpool youngster Adam Morgan scoring from just inside the opposition's half.
Sep 24, 12:26
Report: Juventus to scupper Xabi Alonso's Liverpool return
Juventus will reportedly rival Liverpool for the signature of Xabi Alonso.
Sep 24, 01:59
Preview: Villarreal vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Real Madrid.
Sep 13, 12:51
Quartet return to Real Madrid training
Real Madrid quartet Isco, Marcelo, Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo were all present for training with the Spanish outfit on Tuesday.
Sep 10, 16:25
Juventus target Xabi Alonso?
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso could be a target for Juventus if Andrea Pirlo chooses to leave the Italian club, according to reports.
Sep 5, 00:03
Spain's Sergio Busquets could miss Finland clash
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets is a doubt for Spain's World Cup qualifier against Finland this week.
Sep 2, 14:25
