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Bayern Munich confirm Xabi Alonso is close to completing move from Real Madrid
Bayern Munich confirm that Xabi Alonso will undergo a medical today ahead of his move from Real Madrid.Aug 28, 08:47
Xabi Alonso close to Bayern Munich switch?
A report in Spain says that Bayern Munich are closing in on the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso.Aug 27, 20:12
Jamie Carragher pays tribute to Xabi Alonso
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher pays tribute to Xabi Alonso following the Spaniard's retirement from international football.Aug 27, 19:09
Xabi Alonso announces international retirement
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso ends his international career with Spain after winning 114 caps for his country.Aug 27, 16:41
Xabi Alonso: 'Difficult to retain Champions League'
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso concedes that it will be difficult for his side to retain the Champions League title this season.Aug 26, 17:31
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 2-0 Cordoba
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid beat Cordoba 2-0 in their La Liga opener at the Bernabeu.Aug 25, 22:35
Xabi Alonso: 'I wish Angel di Maria the best, even at Manchester United'
Xabi Alonso wishes Angel di Maria luck at Manchester United before the Argentine's move from Real Madrid is officially confirmed.Aug 25, 05:39
Match Analysis: Atletico Madrid 1-0 (2-1 on agg) Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Atletico Madrid win the 2014 Spanish Super Cup with a 1-0 (2-1 aggregate) win over Real Madrid.Aug 22, 23:15
Manchester United 'pondering surprise bid for Xabi Alonso'
Manchester United are allegedly plotting a shock move for Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso.Aug 20, 22:56
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid draw 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Tuesday evening.Aug 19, 23:45
Real Madrid open to Xabi Alonso offers?
Real Madrid will consider transfer offers for midfielder Xabi Alonso after becoming concerned over his fitness, according to a report.Aug 5, 10:58
On this day: Liverpool beat Kaunas in Champions League
On this day in 2005, Liverpool began the defence of their Champions League crown with a 3-1 victory over Kaunas in the second qualifying round.Jul 26, 08:40
Xabi Alonso agent dismisses Napoli link
Xabi Alonso's agent rubbishes speculation that the Spaniard is poised to team up with former Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez at Napoli.Jul 17, 20:16
On this day: Spain add World Cup to European triumph
On this day in 2010, Andres Iniesta scored deep into extra time to win the World Cup for Spain against the Netherlands.Jul 11, 08:34
Raul: 'Spain past their prime'
Former Spain striker Raul believes that the current team is past its prime following their poor showing at the World Cup.Jun 25, 12:55
Team News: Vicente del Bosque overhauls Spain side for Australia clash
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque overhauls his side for their World Cup encounter with Australia.Jun 23, 14:54
Xabi Alonso plays down international retirement claims
Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso plays down reports that he will retire from international football following the World Cup.Jun 23, 10:22
Vicente del Bosque 'puzzled by Spain World Cup exit'
Spain's World Cup exit is difficult to explain, according to head coach Vicente del Bosque.Jun 22, 21:55
Xabi Alonso 'announces international retirement'
Xabi Alonso will retire from international football after Spain's game with Australia this Monday, according to reports.Jun 21, 22:01
Santi Cazorla: 'Vicente del Bosque has support from players'
Santi Cazorla insists that Spain's players are still behind Vicente del Bosque following their World Cup disappointment. Jun 21, 04:59
Diego Costa disagrees with Xabi Alonso comments
Spain striker Diego Costa dismisses Xabi Alonso's remarks that the side were not fully prepared for the World Cup.Jun 20, 20:35
Xabi Alonso: 'Spain glory years over'
Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso believes that the country's dominance of football has firmly come to an end.Jun 19, 13:22
Xabi Alonso: 'We were not mentally ready for World Cup'
Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso claims that La Roja were not mentally prepared for defending their World Cup title this summer.Jun 19, 03:08
Match Analysis: Spain 0-2 Chile
Sports Mole dissects the action as Spain are eliminated from the 2014 World Cup following a 2-0 defeat to Chile.Jun 18, 21:42
Chile eliminate Spain from World Cup
Chile eliminate Spain from the World Cup after beating the reigning champions 2-0 at the Maracana.Jun 18, 20:55
Half-Time Report: Eduardo Vargas, Charles Aranguiz put Spain on brink of exit
Spain sit on the brink of being eliminated from the World Cup as Chile boast a 2-0 half-time lead over the reigning champions.Jun 18, 19:50
Xabi Alonso confident of Spain recovery
Xabi Alonso is confident of Spain returning to form on Wednesday for their World Cup clash against Chile.Jun 16, 12:13
Jordi Alba: 'Spain will bounce back against Chile'
Spain left-back Jordi Alba claims that the 2010 World Cup winners will put their 5-1 defeat against the Netherlands behind them by pulling together against Chile.Jun 14, 21:37
Andros Townsend: 'Spain game turned on David Silva miss'
Tottenham Hotspur attacker Andros Townsend says that "fine margins" decided Netherlands' 5-1 win over Spain in their World Cup Group B clash last night.Jun 14, 12:05
Player Ratings: Spain 1-5 Netherlands
Sports Mole looks at which players impressed in Netherlands' 5-1 win over Spain in Group B's opening fixture of the 2014 World Cup.Jun 13, 22:27
Match Analysis: Spain 1-5 Netherlands
Sports Mole dissects the action as Netherlands beat Spain 5-1 in Group B's opening fixture of the 2014 World Cup.Jun 13, 21:48
Netherlands come from behind to thrash Spain in Salvador
The Netherlands produce a shock on just the second night of the World Cup by thrashing defending champions Spain 5-1.Jun 13, 20:52
Half-Time Report: Robin van Persie heads home equaliser for the Netherlands
Robin van Persie cancels out a Xabi Alonso penalty as the Netherlands and Spain head to the interval level at 1-1.Jun 13, 19:49
Live Commentary: Spain 1-5 Netherlands - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the World Cup Group B clash in Bahia as Netherlands beat Spain 5-1.Jun 13, 18:00
Xabi Alonso hints at international retirement
Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso hints at international retirement after the World Cup.Jun 11, 20:45
Xabi Alonso: "Jose Mourinho is very demanding"
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso brands former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho "very demanding".Jun 10, 14:42
Xabi Alonso reveals love for Real Sociedad
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso reiterates his love for first club Real Sociedad.Jun 10, 14:30
Xabi Alonso backs Asier Illarremendi
Xabi Alonso says that Real Madrid teammate Asier Illarramendi "is the future" of the club.Jun 10, 12:17
David Villa brace secures win for Spain
Spain beat El Salvador 2-0 in their final World Cup warm-up game.Jun 7, 22:02
Xabi Alonso confident Spain can retain World Cup
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso believes that Spain's experience will stand them in good stead for the World Cup this summer.Jun 4, 13:50
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