Xabi Alonso
Preview: Granada vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the match between Granada and Real Madrid in La Liga.
Aug 24, 12:28
Xabi Alonso breaks fifth metatarsal, out for up to three months
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso faces a three-month spell on the sidelines after breaking the fifth metatarsal in his right foot.
Aug 21, 12:54
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Real Betis
Sports Mole looks ahead to Real Madrid's La Liga opener against Real Betis as Carlo Ancelotti begins his first season in the Spanish capital.
Aug 17, 00:20
Fiorentina target Xabi Alonso?
Fiorentina reportedly contact Xabi Alonso's agent in an attempt to lure the Real Madrid midfielder to Serie A this summer.
Aug 14, 03:17
Real Madrid offer Xabi Alonson one-year contract extension?
Real Madrid reportedly offer midfielder Xabi Alonso a one-year contract extension.
Aug 6, 10:55
Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso warns Barcelona
Xabi Alonso warns Barcelona that Real Madrid are in good shape and are confident ahead of the new season.
Aug 4, 00:44
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho considers Sami Khedira raid
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants a reunion with Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira at Stamford Bridge this summer, according to a report.
Jul 30, 05:58
Philippe Montanier: 'Asier Illarramendi is Xabi Alonso's heir'
Former Real Sociedad boss Phillipe Montanier insists that Asier Illarramendi has the quality to succeed at Real Madrid.
Jul 21, 01:16
Xabi Alonso nearing return?
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso reportedly took part in first-team training on Thursday as he continues to recover from groin surgery.
Jul 18, 15:47
Manchester United make Luka Modric approach?
Manchester United approach Real Madrid to enquire as to Luka Modric's availability, according to reports.
Jul 17, 23:00
Five alternatives to Thiago Alcantara for Manchester United
Having lost out on signing Thiago Alcantara, Sports Mole picks out five other midfield options for Manchester United.
Jul 15, 11:32
Luis Alberto wants to emulate Xabi Alonso's Liverpool success
Luis Alberto says that he wants to mirror the success achieved by Xabi Alonso during his time at Liverpool.
Jul 15, 09:49
Asier Illarramendi: 'Xabi Alonso made me join Real Madrid'
New Real Madrid signing Asier Illarramendi says that a conversation with Xabi Alonso convinced him to make the switch from Real Sociedad.
Jul 14, 06:31
On this day: Spain beat Netherlands in 2010 World Cup final
Three years ago today, Spain beat the Netherlands to win the World Cup for the first time.
Jul 11, 10:03
Xabi Alonso rules out Chelsea, Liverpool moves
Xabi Alonso says that there is "no chance" of him returning to the Premier League this summer.
Jul 10, 05:45
Xabi Alonso: 'Brendan Rodgers will take Liverpool to the Champions League'
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso feels that Brendan Rodgers will eventually lead the club back to the Champions League.
Jul 10, 03:01
Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso talks up Asier Illarramendi of Real Sociedad
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso praises Asier Illarramendi ahead of the Real Sociedad midfielder's proposed move to Los Blancos.
Jul 7, 09:31
Liverpool, Chelsea chasing Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso?
Liverpool and Chelsea are reported to be interested in bringing Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso back to the Premier League this summer.
Jul 7, 06:13
Five players Liverpool should sign
Sports Mole picks out five players who could help transform Liverpool into Premier League top-four contenders next season.
Jun 24, 11:12
Report: Real Madrid target Ilkay Gundogan
Real Madrid seek Ilkay Gundogan as a replacement for Xabi Alonso.
Jun 20, 02:44
Cesc Fabregas told to play Arsenal role by Spain coach
Cesc Fabregas says that Vicente del Bosque asked him to play the same role for Spain that he did for Arsenal during their 2-1 win over Uruguay.
Jun 17, 08:50
Xavi talks up Luis Suarez, Diego Forlan, Edinson Cavani
Spain midfielder Xavi talks up the threat posed by Uruguayan forwards Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani and Diego Forlan ahead of their game in the Confederations Cup.
Jun 16, 13:45
Report: Chelsea to make Xabi Alonso bid
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso is reportedly attracting the interest of Chelsea.
Jun 9, 07:13
Preview: Spain vs. Haiti
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's international friendly between Spain and Haiti.
Jun 6, 19:13
Juan Mata content with Spain role
Juan Mata says he is happy to be a bit-part player for the Spanish national team, despite being the playmaker at Chelsea.
Jun 4, 07:58
Xabi Alonso to miss Confederations Cup through injury
Spain are forced to leave Xabi Alonso out of their Confederations Cup squad because of a groin problem.
Jun 3, 01:42
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo, Xabi Alonso return for Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo and Xabi Alonso both return to the Real Madrid starting XI for tonight's Copa del Rey final against Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
May 17, 19:40
Xabi Alonso: 'Real Madrid are confident'
Xabi Alonso admits that Real Madrid are confident ahead of the Copa del Rey final.
May 17, 11:59
Match Analysis: Espanyol 1-1 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Espanyol hold Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw on Saturday, handing the league title to Barcelona as a result.
May 11, 23:26
Real Madrid held at Espanyol
Barcelona are crowned La Liga champions as Real Madrid are held to a 1-1 draw with Espanyol in La Liga this evening.
May 11, 22:53
Xabi Alonso: 'I'm staying'
Xabi Alonso insists that he is staying at Real Madrid this summer, along with goalkeeper Iker Casillas.
May 9, 11:09
Jose Mourinho: 'Diego Lopez will always play under me'
Jose Mourinho says that as long as he is the Real Madrid coach, Diego Lopez will remain his first-choice goalkeeper ahead of Iker Casillas.
May 7, 17:01
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Malaga
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Malaga at the Bernabeu.
May 6, 17:10
Chelsea to move for Xabi Alonso?
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso could move to Chelsea should Jose Mourinho return to Stamford Bridge, according to reports.
May 3, 07:41
Spanish press bemoan Howard Webb Champions League appointment
The Spanish press are disappointed that Howard Webb has been named as the referee for Real Madrid's match with Borussia Dortmund.
Apr 30, 07:42
Preview: Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Madrid derby.
Apr 26, 00:37
Match Analysis: Borussia Dortmund 4-1 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Borussia Dortmund record a 4-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.
Apr 24, 22:11
Rampant Borussia Dortmund stun Real Madrid
Four goals from Robert Lewandowski earn Borussia Dortmund a 4-1 home win against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.
Apr 24, 21:38
Live Commentary: Borussia Dortmund 4-1 Real Madrid - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the first leg of the Champions League semi-final as Borussia Dortmund record a 4-1 win over Real Madrid.
Apr 24, 18:45
Jamie Carragher: 'Liverpool shouldn't sell Luis Suarez'
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says that he wants Luis Suarez to remain at the club.
Apr 24, 05:57
