Xabi Alonso

Ex-Spain star Xabi Alonso replaces Gerardo Seoane as Bayer Leverkusen coach

Bayer Leverkusen confirmed the departure of Seoane in the wake of 2-0 loss at Porto in the Champions League.

LaLiga: Real Sociedad - philosophy, academy, crucial men in history

Real Sociedad, also known as La Real, are two time LaLiga champions and one of the founding members of the top division in 1929.

Xabi Alonso extends contract at Real Sociedad reserves, ends talk of Borussia Monchengladbach move

Sociedad announced on Friday that Alonso agreed to stay in charge of its second team until June 2022.

Bundesliga: Xabi Alonso being lined up to take over as Borussia Moenchengladbach coach, say reports

The tabloid Bild and its sister magazine Sport Bild first reported Monday that the 39-year-old Alonso, who had a distinguished playing career with Real Sociedad, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, has agreed to replace current Gladbach coach Marco Rose, who is joining Borussia Dortmund next season.

Former Real Madrid player Xabi Alonso acquitted of tax fraud by Spanish court

Xabi Alonso was facing a five-year prison sentence for defrauding tax authorities of about 2 million euros ($2.2 million) from 2010-12.

Premier League: New deals for Liverpool players a move to ensure continued success at Anfield

Liverpool are working to ensure this season's Premier League title push is not a one-off as they lay the foundations for continued success after struggling in recent years to sustain a challenge.

La Liga: When Antoine Griezmann touched the ball, the sun came up, says Real Sociedad academy director Luki Iriarte

Real Sociedad academy director Luki Iriarte, who was one of World Cup winner's first coaches, talks about Griezmann and what makes the Real Sociedad academy so sought after.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Humble Spain want to prove themselves after period of decline, says coach Julen Lopetegui

In 2014, Spain crashed out in the group stage of the World Cup after being ripped apart by the Netherlands and overrun by Chile.

Champions League: Liverpool need to play 'perfect game' to beat defending champions Real Madrid in Kiev final

Xabi Alonso believes Liverpool can beat Real Madrid and be European champions but only if they cope with the pressure of playing in a Champions League final.

Former Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso faces 5-year prison sentence after being accused of tax fraud

Spanish prosecutors have called for Xabi Alonso to be sentenced to five years in prison after the former Real Madrid and Liverpool midfielder was accused of tax fraud.