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/ 6 days ago

Returning Liverpool executive could help beat Bayern for Alonso

Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the American conglomerate currently owning Liverpool, announced a new hire with Michael Edwards as chief executive of football. Edwards previously worked with the Premier League team as a sporting director. The exec initially joined the Reds in 2011 and then subsequently departed the club in 2022. Nevertheless, Edwards is now back […]

News

/ 9 days ago

'Reject Liverpool': Xabi Alonso advised to wait for only one club

While he figures out his next step on the career ladder, Xabi Alonso is entangled in a power struggle between Liverpool and Bayern Munich. After the season ends, Klopp will leave Liverpool. Thus, Alonso is now widely considered the favorite to replace him as manager at Anfield. Speculation has circulated that the 42-year-old will return […]

Bayer Leverkusen

/ 13 days ago

Bayern 'optimistic' on Alonso as club opens talks with Leverkusen

Bayern Munich has reportedly opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen regarding a move for Xabi Alonso. The reigning Bundesliga champions previously revealed that current head coach Thomas Tuchel would depart the club after the season. Tuchel has struggled in his first full season at the helm and the German giants sit in an unfamiliar second place […]

Bayern Munich

/ 14 days ago

Bayern Munich wants Feyenoord's Arne Slot if Alonso deal fails

Bayern Munich is lining up a managerial move for Arne Slot, the boss at Feyenoord, if its bid for Xabi Alonso does not come to fruition. Bayern Munich is looking at a trophyless season after falling 10 points behind Bayer Leverkusen. Consequently, Bayern is going to move on from Thomas Tuchel after just over a […]

Bayern Munich

/ 26 days ago

Bayern bizarrely allows Tuchel to stay with club for season

Bayern Munich has officially announced that Thomas Tuchel will depart the club after the current campaign. The manager previously joined the club back in March of last year and signed a deal until June of 2025. Tuchel, however, will now not see out his contract due to a "sporting realignment" within the club. "In a […]

Bayer Leverkusen

/ 28 days ago

Bayern Munich eyes Xabi Alonso as Thomas Tuchel replacement

Bayern Munich may not look far this summer, as Xabi Alonso would be a natural replacement for Thomas Tuchel if the German giant parts ways with the coach. Tuchel is under mounting pressure with Bayern due to a noted lack of form. Currently, Bayern Munich is second in the Bundesliga table. However, it is a […]

Bayer Leverkusen

/ 34 days ago

United eyeing star Leverkusen duo in summer window

Manchester United will reportedly continue to monitor Bayer Leverkusen duo Edmond Tapsoba and Jeremie Frimpong. The defenders are currently mainstays in the German club's squad under Xabi Alonso. The former midfield star has guided Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga table. Not only has Die Werkself stunned German soccer fans by leading the league, […]

Leagues: LaLiga

/ 34 days ago

Real Sociedad and Basque brilliance ushering success in Europe

Xabi Alonso's success with Bayer Leverkusen and the potential to deliver the German club its first Bundesliga title. Aston Villa finding new levels of success under Unai Emery and challenging for the top four in the Premier League. Real Sociedad winning its UEFA Champions League group to set up a tie with PSG in the […]

Bayer Leverkusen

/ 40 days ago

Liverpool contacted Klopp's possible successor in November

Liverpool are now seeking a new manager to take over from Klopp, who announced his departure from the club last month. He no longer thinks they need him as much, but the German’s last big choice at Anfield will be determined by time. The 56-year-old assured the players that he would only leave Liverpool in […]

Jurgen Klopp

/ 44 days ago

Neither Alonso nor De Zerbi: Liverpool target surprise top name

Jurgen Klopp will be leaving his position as Liverpool manager at the conclusion of the season. It will mark the end of an era that has been almost nine years long. The German shocked everyone last weekend when he broke the news to the media. He explained that he couldn't keep on with the job […]

Jurgen Klopp

/ 52 days ago

Who will replace Klopp? Alonso emerges as favorite for Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp has announced that he is stepping away from his role as Liverpool manager. The German coach will depart the club at the conclusion of the 2023/24 campaign. Along with Klopp, the Reds also revealed that assistant coaches Pepijn Lijnders and Peter Krawietz will leave the team. Sporting director Jorg Schmadtke's short time in […]

Bayer Leverkusen

/ 97 days ago

Xabi Alonso can make history by breaking Bayern's hegemony

Xabi Alonso has Bayer Leverkusen reaching new heights, and the club is a candidate, if not the favorite, to dethrone Bayern Munich's monopoly of dominance. After 14 games in the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen is unbeaten with 11 wins and three draws. Xabi Alonso's side is the last unbeaten team in the biggest five leagues by […]

Bayer Leverkusen

/ 126 days ago

Real Madrid must pay Bayer Leverkusen if it wants Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid continues to monitor Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso as the replacement for Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian is readying a move to the Brazil national team, although that remains unconfirmed. Behind the scenes, Real Madrid wants to have a permanent successor lined up so it can continue to compete in both LaLiga and the […]

Bayer Leverkusen

/ 158 days ago

Xabi Alonso can move to Liverpool, Bayern, or Real, says report

Xabi Alonso's future as Bayer Leverkusen's head coach has seemingly hit another snag. The highly rated manager was recently linked with a switch to Real Madrid next summer. This is, of course, assuming current boss Carlo Ancelotti leaves the Spanish side to coach the Brazil national team. However, a new report suggests that Alonso has […]

Barcelona

/ 174 days ago

Spain 2010 World Cup run turned me into a Barcelona supporter

Growing up, I played soccer religiously. Practice happened three times a week, and then there was a game on Saturday. Oftentimes, there was a tournament at the weekend, so that took up all of my time. You would see teams sponsored by clubs from Europe. Everton and Celtic are two teams that stood out as […]