XABI ALONSO, ON “RING OF FIRE”: “I WANT TO WIN EVERYTHING THERE IS TO WIN WITH BAYERN MUNICH”

The Guardian has published an extract from author Simon Hughe´s latest book “Ring of fire” (it is not on sale yet), wherein Xabi Alonso reflects on his professional career. The midfielder faces his third season at Bayern Munich: “I am committed at Bayern until 2017. I want to win the Bundesliga again. I want to…

XABI ALONSO, ON 360º PRESS CONFERENCE: “IT IS NICE TO SEE HOW SOCCER IS RISING IN THE USA”

Xabi Alonso has given a 360º press conference in Chicago accompanied by his teammate Holger Badstuber and two players of AC Milan. The midfielder, touring US with Bayern Munich, has spoken about the increasing interest in soccer in US: “There are many fans that, through media, follow our trainings and games. It is nice to…

XABI ALONSO, ON ESPN TV: “WE WILL REMAIN PLAYING AS WE HAVE DONE DURING THE LAST YEARS ALSO WITH ANCELOTTI”

Xabi Alonso has given an interview to ESPN TV before playing the first preseason game with Bayern Munich. They will face Manchester City at Allianz Arena at 8:30 pm. It will be the debut match for Carlo Ancelotti in front of his supporters. Alonso feels their way of playing won´t change with Ancelotti: “Each coach…

XABI ALONSO TAKES PART IN “SPORTS AND COLLECTIVE IDENTITIES” CONFERENCE ORGANISED BY DONOSTIA/SAN SEBASTIAN 2016

Xabi Alonso took part yesterday afternoon in a conference organised by the European Capital of Culture about how sports could influence in building an European identity. It took place in San Telmo Museum of San Sebastian. The Spanish midfielder pointed out that one of the greatest virtues of football is its strength to bring people…