Xabi Alonso explains his decision for retiring in the summer once Bayern Munich’s season ends.
Paul Mariner and Mark Donaldson reflect on Xabi Alonso’s storied career after the Spaniard announced his retirement Thursday.
Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso announced his plans to retire at the end of the season on Thursday.
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When Xabi Alonso announced his plan to retire at the end of the season with a typically classy tweet, it was not only Bayern Munich fans who were moved to look back on their favourite moments for their club.
The 35-year-old midfielder had already etched his place in the history of both Liverpool and Real Madrid, having won the Champions League and many other trophies at those two clubs before moving to the Allianz Arena in 2014.
ESPN FC’s Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich correspondents each…
Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso announced his plans to retire at the end of the season on Thursday.
Xabi Alonso retired from international football in 2014 having won a World Cup and two European Championships with Spain.
Xabi Alonso — one of the classiest and coolest midfielders of his generation — announced on Thursday that this current sea…
Franck Ribery is hopeful Bayern Munich can win the treble this season after their 10-2 aggregate victory over Arsenal.
Bayern embarrassed Arsenal again, repeating their first-leg scoreline to advance to the UCL quarterfinals 10-2 on aggregate.
Xabi Alonso sees last year’s Champions League finalists Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid as the biggest threats to Bayern Munich lifting the trophy this season.
The former Real midfielder started in Bayern’s 5-1 thrashing of 10-man Arsenal in London on Tuesday, a result that saw them advance to the quarterfinals for the sixth year in a row with a 10-2 aggregate victory.
Alonso felt Tuesday’s outcome at Emirates stadium was not a true reflection of the game due to Arsenal losing Laurent Koscielny…
Carlo Ancelotti will enjoy his 1000th game as a manager this weekend, as his Bayern Munich side take on Hamburg.
Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti said winger Franck Ribery will be back on the bench for the home game against Hamburg on Saturday but midfielder Xabi Alonso will not play.
Ribery, 33, has not featured since suffering a strained muscle in his right thigh during training on Jan. 31.
But Ancelotti, speaking ahead of the 1,000th game of his coaching career, told a news conference: “Ribery is ready.
“He’s trained very well this week and he’ll be on the bench tomorrow.”
He said Alonso “had a small…
Bayern Munich head coach Carlo Ancelotti paid tribute to the performance of Thiago after their 5-1 win over Arsenal.
Bayern Munich took a commanding lead in their tie against Arsenal, while Real Madrid came from behind to beat Napoli.
Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso believes his side is well on course to achieve a place in the Champions League quarterfinals for the sixth year in a row.
Bayern, who eliminated the Gunners at this stage of the competition in 2012-13 and 2013-14, scored four goals in the second half to brush aside Arsenal at the Allianz Arena.
“We played very well, we executed our plan to perfection,” Alonso told Cadena Ser radio. “We had expected more from the first half with the score at 1-1, but after the…
It was another lacking display from Thomas Muller and Bayern, who continue to struggle post-winter break.
Below-par Bayern Munich dropped points for the first time in 2017 in a disappointing 1-1 home draw against resolute Schalke on Saturday.
It all looked plain sailing when Robert Lewandowski chipped the German champions ahead as early as the ninth minute. But Brazilian defender Naldo’s rasping free kick completely deceived ex-Schalke keeper Manuel Neuer in the Bayern goal only four minutes later to provide a shock equaliser for the visitors.
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Bayern Munich’s Xabi Alonso is reportedly planning to retire at the end of the season, with Sport Bild claiming the veteran midfielder has already informed the club’s hierarchy of his decision.
But until Alonso reveals his intentions himself, it would be wise to consider all eventualities.
Even his trusted boss Carlo Ancelotti is still in the dark about Alonso’s plans, confirming at Thursday’s news conference that Alonso hasn’t spoken with him yet.
“I have no news,” the Italian coach said ahead…