ALL POSTS TAGGED "Xabi Alonso - Page 7"

Bayer Leverkusen

/ 654 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

/ 660 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

/ 660 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

/ 666 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

/ 670 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

/ 678 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

/ 723 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

/ 752 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

/ 784 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

/ 800 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 […]

Bayer Leverkusen

/ 800 days ago

Xabi Alonso favorite to replace Ancelotti at Real Madrid

Real Madrid has named Xabi Alonso as the frontrunner to succeed manager Carlo Ancelotti at the club. Ancelotti is currently in the final year of his contract with the Spanish giants. Although team officials are happy with the veteran Italian coach, Ancelotti is expected to be named manager of the Brazil national team next summer. […]

Bayer Leverkusen

/ 938 days ago

Xabi Alonso staying with Leverkusen in blow to Spurs

Xabi Alonso looks set to stay with Bayer Leverkusen beyond the current campaign. Fernando Carro, the German club's chief executive, confirmed his head coach's future in a recent interview with Spanish outlet AS. “He has a contract with us until 2024.” proclaimed Carro. "He is happy here and we are happy with him. We are […]

Bayer Leverkusen

/ 946 days ago

Xabi Alonso emerges as first choice for Tottenham Hotspur job

Xabi Alonso now leads the pack to be the next manager at Tottenham. The current Bayer Leverkusen manager had a storied career as a player at Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. After retiring, he helped turn around Bayer Leverkusen with a fantastic run of form in the league. Alonso arrived in Germany in early […]

Leagues: Bundesliga

/ 1124 days ago

5 weekend stories from European soccer

Here are 5 stories from European soccer this weekend: Arsenal: At the Summit of the Premier League Teeming with confidence, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal put forth perhaps their most convincing display yet against Chelsea. The scoreline won’t reflect the dominance but Arsenal’s 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge feels like a harbinger of things to come. Gabriel […]