The soccer world is no stranger to stories of potential cut short, but this recent revelation is a particularly heartbreaking ...

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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 ...

Man City consider Alonso as Pep replacement with Leverkusen 'expecting exit' GUARDIOLA has hinted that this could be his final season at the Etihad with his deal up at the end up the season.

Arne Slot shared a few consoling words with Xabi Alonso after the former Liverpool star suffered a nightmare return to Anfield with Bayer Leverkusen. Alonso's German champions held the Reds for ...

How did the run go, Xabi?" "Pretty good, pretty good," Alonso said. "It was good to see my old house, the old street, the old coffees [shops] where I used to go. I know that you are the boss in ...

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After a goalless, and promising first half display from the Bundesliga champions, Xabi Alonso’s side shipped four goals after ...

LIVERPOOL, England -- Xabi Alonso said he "didn't have time for tourism" ahead of his return to Liverpool as Bayer Leverkusen coach, but if he was planning for a happy homecoming, a 4-0 defeat and ...