Real Madrid star set to miss Liverpool clash as Carlo Ancelotti slammed in social media rant
Madrid also recently boycotted the Ballon d'Or ceremony in a perceived show of solidarity with their star winger Vinicius.
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Why Xabi Alonso Said “No” to Liverpool: The Real Reason Behind His Surprising Decision
Xabi Alonso, 42, finally gave us the scoop on why he turned down the chance to return to Liverpool last season. After an epic run guiding Bayer Leverkusen to the Bundesliga title without a ...
Xabi Alonso will discover why Anfield returns are second to none
It’s tempting to think Xabi Alonso has been contemplating what Anfield reception awaits for his emotional reunion since the Champions League draw. The reality is it has been on his mind for 15 years.
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Why Liverpool fell for Xabi Alonso, the ‘spray gun’ who became an adopted Scouser
Rival managers are rarely granted warm receptions at Anfield. Xabi Alonso, however, will be an exception. Tonight, his Bayer Leverkusen side will play at Anfield, the first time Alonso has been ...
Sporting News6d
Xabi Alonso reveals why he didn’t pursue Liverpool manager job
Xabi Alonso, former Liverpool midfield star and current Bayer Leverkusen manager, has shed light on why he wasn’t interested in replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield. Klopp announced his departure ...
Daily Mail6d
Xabi Alonso was the No 1 choice to replace Jurgen Klopp for most Liverpool fans… but they're pretty happy they have Arne Slot now, writes LEWIS STEELE ahead of the Kop hero's ...
There are a number of places to start a recap of Xabi Alonso's love affair with Liverpool but the best is probably January 26 of this year, standing in the blustery wind just next to the Bill ...
Yahoo UK & Ireland6d
Xabi Alonso personality with Liverpool teammates summed up his impact
Two of Xabi Alonso's former teammates praised the Spaniard for immersing himself in Liverpool's culture during his five-year stint with the club. Alonso joined Liverpool from Real Sociedad in 2004 and ...
The Independent6d
Xabi Alonso explains decision to turn down Liverpool ahead of Anfield return
Recommended Arne Slot vs Xabi Alonso is a lesson for the new wave of superstar coaches Is Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Champions League ...
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Xabi Alonso addresses decision to turn down Liverpool job
Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield on Tuesday night as his Bayer Leverkusen side take on Liverpool in the Uefa Champions League. The Spaniard is a fan favourite in the red half of Merseyside after ...
The Sun6d
Xabi Alonso breaks silence on why he ruled himself out of Liverpool job after Jurgen Klopp quit
XABI ALONSO has broken his silence on why he ruled himself out of the Liverpool job at the end of last season. Ex-Reds midfielder Alonso, 42, was the obvious candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp ...
Daily Mail6d
Xabi Alonso addresses Liverpool links after ruling himself out of the running to replace Jurgen Klopp last season - as he prepares to return to Anfield with Bayer Leverkusen
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso dodged questions about taking over at Anfield and insisted he does not return to the city as a tourist. Alonso was hot favourite for the Liverpool job when ...