With every roster rebuild, there are always the players who are simply "untouchable;" the guys who are essential building blocks moving forward. While every managerial regime change, there are tons of comings and goings, ins and outs, among the player roster. However, new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has deemed four players to be "not for sale, at any price"- Cole Palmer, Josh … [Read more...] about Chelsea News: Cole Palmer, Xabi Alonso, Josh Acheampong
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Chelsea Team News vs Tottenham Hotspur: Xabi Alonso, Jamie Gittens
Chelsea looked very pedestrian, and maybe even a bit pragmatic in their FA Cup title game loss to Manchester City. From a Blues perspective, there is little else to say about Saturday's tedious cup defeat at Wembley Stadium. Sunday, however, brought major news, as Xabi Alonso is your new manager. He made history in 2024, leading Bayer Leverkusen to an unprecedented undefeated … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Tottenham Hotspur: Xabi Alonso, Jamie Gittens
Real Madrid Team News at Albacete: Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa, Federico Valverde, Antonio Rudiger
Coming into the Spanish Super Cup, it had been thought that Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso had solid job security. So much for that, as Alonso got sacked, with an official announcement only a few minutes ago. A club legend as a player, Alonso sees his spell at the club end after just seven months. Xabi has been replaced, on an interim basis, by the Real Madrid B Team … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Albacete: Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa, Federico Valverde, Antonio Rudiger
Real Madrid Team News at Alaves: Xabi Alonso, Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen, David Alaba
You already know what the main story line is surrounding Real Madrid, the scorching hot seat surrounding manager Xabi Alonso. After losing in the league to Celta Vigo and in the UEFA Champions League in the Manchester City, Alonso has a future that reportedly hangs by a thread. If they lose at Alaves, a side that sits in mid-table, it could mean the sack for him. Yes, his … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Alaves: Xabi Alonso, Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen, David Alaba
Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs Al-Hilal (Club World Cup)
The Xabi Alonso era is here! As Real Madrid commence their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign, which starts on Wednesday night versus Al-Hilal, their branding has been unveiled. The centerpiece of their marketing campaign is their brand new manager, Xabi, who will coach the team, in a competitive match, for the first ever this midweek. We could see also the debut of the … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs Al-Hilal (Club World Cup)
Real Madrid 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines
Real Madrid are the overall favorites to win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, and this fact must provide warm and fuzzy feelings to Madristas everywhere. The Spanish giants finished the just completed trophy sans silverware. That is unless you count the UEFA Super Cup as a major trophy. So despite all that protracted drama and ridiculous hype, Kylian Mbappe ended his first … [Read more...] about Real Madrid 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines
Xabi Alonso Set to Replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid
Just a few hours ago, it was officially announced that Carlo Ancelotti will take the job as head coach of the Brazil national team. It was widely reported a few weeks ago that this would happen, but now it's official. Ancelotti has only the three matches left, all of which are now dead rubber, after the El Clasico defeat yesterday effectively ended their La Liga chances. It has … [Read more...] about Xabi Alonso Set to Replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid
How Bayer Leverkusen Built Themselves into a Bundesliga Power
In 1904 employees of the pharmaceutical company Bayer, whose headquarters are in Leverkusen, formed a football club and that’s how Bayer Leverkusen drew its name. When you see the corporate logo in the club crest, you can almost hear their marketing slogan in your head: “the wonder drug that works wonders.” And certainly manager Xabi Alonso has worked wonders since taking over … [Read more...] about How Bayer Leverkusen Built Themselves into a Bundesliga Power
Xabi Alonso Confirms Bayer Stay Amid Liverpool and Bayern Interest
Xabi Alonso has officially taken himself out of the running to be Jurgen Klopp's successor. The former Liverpool midfielder, who has been strongly linked with a return to his old club, announced today that he will stay at his current club, Bayer Leverkusen. Alonso had also been strongly linked with Bayern Munich, who will be looking for a replacement to Thomas Tuchel at the … [Read more...] about Xabi Alonso Confirms Bayer Stay Amid Liverpool and Bayern Interest