2 h. ago Xabi Alonso relishes value of Valverde – with idol Gerrard his role model

Real Madrid head coach likens unfettered midfielder to former Liverpool teammate after Club World Cup heroicsFede Valverde once said that he could spend all day watching Steven Gerrard play; his coach sometimes feels like he still is, and no one is better placed to see it or make it so. Xabi Alonso had been in charge at Real Madrid for just two games when he said that the Uruguayan reminded him of his former partner in the Liverpool midfield. “ I haven’t seen many players with his physical performance,” he said. “I’m very happy to be coaching him. Every manager would like a Valverde on the team.”Coming from Alonso, it was quite the compliment. There was always something special between him and the Liverpool captain. Gerrard described the Spaniard as “pure quality, a class act on the pitch and a gentlemen off it,” and was “devastated” at his departure, writing: “I missed you every day from the moment you left.” Alonso said that Gerrard was the better player, the man with whom he won ...

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39 h. ago Mbappe makes Club World Cup debut as Frenchman’s return provides boost for Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid

The 26-year-old was energetic on his return, linking well with Vini Jr in Xabi Alonso’s new-look side

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39 h. ago Real Madrid vs Juventus player ratings: Valverde impresses for Madrid during valiant Di Gregorio performance

Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus: Xabi Alonso’s men put in a professional performance to see off the Serie A side

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3 d. ago Martin Zubimendi in London to seal Arsenal move as Gunners target triple transfer deal

Gunners set to finalise move for Real Sociedad midfielder as they close in on deals for Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga

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6 d. ago ‘He reminds me of Raul’: Xabi Alonso lauds young Real Madrid striker after Club World Cup win

The Los Blancos boss celebrated his team’s group stage win with praise for Gonzalo Garcia

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6 d. ago Liverpool won £17.5million transfer battle after Xabi Alonso phone call tipped the scales

Former Liverpool and England defender Glen Johnson has recalled what convinced him to sign for the Reds ahead of Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester City

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9 d. ago Xabi Alonso compares Real Madrid star to former Liverpool team

Xabi Alonso is newly through the door at Real Madrid but has been hugely impressed by Federico Valverde - comparing him to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard after just a matter of weeks

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1 week ago Antonio Rudiger claims he was racially abused in Club World Cup clash

Xabi Alonso has leapt to the defence of his centre-back after a complaint was made

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1 week ago Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso reveals FIFA investigating alleged racist abuse aimed at Antonio Rudiger

Referee activated anti-racism protocols in the closing stages of the match

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1 week ago Club World Cup: Rüdiger alleges he was victim of racist abuse in Real Madrid’s win over Pachuca

Juventus eliminate Wydad after 4-1 victorySweltering conditions impact games in Philadelphia and CharlotteReal Madrid coach Xabi Alonso says he has “zero tolerance” for racism after Antonio Rüdiger said he was a victim of abuse during their 3-1 win against Mexican side Pachuca at the Club World Cup on Sunday.Asked if Rüdiger had been the victim of racism during the game, Alonso told a press conference: “That’s what Rüdiger said, and we believe him. It is important to have zero tolerance in these kinds of situations. Fifa now is investigating. That’s all I can say.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Real Madrid edge closer to Club World Cup knockout rounds after impressive victory over Pachuca

Real Madrid 3-1 Pachuca: Xabi Alonso’s side went down to 10 men but pulled off an superb victory in Group H

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1 week ago Real Madrid vs Pachuca live: Club World Cup result and reaction as 10

Real Madrid 3-1 Pachuca: Xabi Alonso’s men keep themselves in the hunt for a knockout round spot with first win of group stages

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1 week ago Real Madrid vs Pachuca live: Club World Cup updates as Bellingham and Guler give Real lead

Xabi Alonso is without Kylian Mbappe as Los Blancos target first group win

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1 week ago Real Madrid vs Pachuca live: Club World Cup score and updates as Raul Asencio sent off early

Xabi Alonso is without Kylian Mbappe as Los Blancos target first group win

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1 week ago Xabi Alonso delivers Real Madrid warning after suffering first disappointment

New Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has called for patience after he replaced Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu, with the former Bayer Leverkusen boss returning to a club he spent six years at as a player

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1 week ago 8 players Rangers could target for loan amid imminent arrival of Max Aarons

Rangers are hoping to add their squad following their recent takeover from Andrew Cavanegh’s US-based consortium.

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1 week ago How to watch Real Madrid vs Pachuca: TV channel and live stream for Club World Cup match today

Xabi Alonso’s side looking to avoid dropping more points after slow start

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1 week ago 8 signings Rangers boss Russell Martin could target for loan amid imminent arrival of Max Aarons

Rangers are hoping to add their squad following their recent takeover from Andrew Cavanegh’s US-based consortium.

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1 week ago Arsenal transfer news: Negotiations stall as Benjamin Sesko's agent makes comment

Benjamin Sesko remains top of Arsenal's transfer agenda as the Gunners look to strengthen Mikel Arteta's options up front and Nico Williams has moved closer to a move from Athletic Bilbao

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1 week ago Real Madrid's Martin Zubimendi transfer meeting ahead of Arsenal hijack

Arsenal expect to add Martin Zubimendi to their squad this summer but the Spain and Real Sociedad midfielder has also been eyed up by Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso

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