Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso Bids Farewell To Real Madrid Fans With Gratitude

Xabi Alonso Bids Farewell To Real Madrid Fans With Gratitude

January 13, 2026 11:18 am

Xabi Alonso has issued a personal message to Real Madrid and their supporters, confirming that his professional chapter at the club has come to an end. In a statement filled with reflection and appreciation, the former midfielder and coach described his time at the club as both an honour and a responsibility, even though the overall outcome did not unfold as he had hoped.

“This professional stage is over, and it didn’t go as we would have liked,” Alonso wrote. His words acknowledged that expectations were high, and while the journey carried pride and commitment, it did not meet the …

Real Madrid Chaos: Xabi Alonso Under Fire From Players

Real Madrid Chaos: Xabi Alonso Under Fire From Players

November 24, 2025 3:43 pm

Real Madrid are facing a wave of internal tension as speculation grows over Xabi Alonso’s future at the helm. According to reports, it is Alonso—rather than Vinícius Jr.—who appears most at risk of being pushed aside, as recent results have failed to meet the lofty expectations at the Santiago Bernabéu. Sources indicate that the coach is under pressure, scrambling for solutions to challenges that have so far eluded him, adding to the uncertainty surrounding his tenure.

The situation is further complicated by murmurs from within the dressing room. Some players, whose identities remain undisclosed, reportedly do not support Alonso’s continued …

Vinicius: Flamengo Only Team That Could Lure Him From Madrid

Vinicius: Flamengo Only Team That Could Lure Him From Madrid

September 24, 2025 3:02 am

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has reaffirmed that Flamengo is the only club he would consider joining should he ever leave the Spanish giants, as speculation grows over his place in Xabi Alonso’s starting plans.

The 24-year-old Brazilian international was left on the bench for Madrid’s Champions League opener against Marseille on Tuesday, raising questions about his long-term role under the club’s new manager. Alonso opted to start Rodrygo, Arda Güler and teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono in attack, alongside marquee summer signing Kylian Mbappé.

Madrid secured a 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu thanks to two second-half penalties from Mbappé. …

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