I am not friends with Ronaldo outside of football, says Xabi Alonso

Last Updated: Friday, November 23, 2012, 09:19

Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has conceded that he shares no personal friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo but that there is a mutual respect between the two.

Xabi Alonso surprised by Real Madrid`s left back crisis

Last Updated: Thursday, October 18, 2012, 12:24

Real Madrid and Spain international midfielder Xabi Alonso said he was surprised by the injuries which have affected defenders Marcelo, Fabio Coentrao and Alvaro Arbeloa.

Ten Spanish players including ‘best player’ Iniesta named in UEFA ‘all-star’ Euro squad

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 13:55

UEFA technical studies group released the 23-man all-star squad of Euro 2012, which consisted of ten Spanish players, including ‘player of the tournament’ Andres Iniesta.

Euro 2012 final: Key players to watch out for

Last Updated: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 16:27

As two of the best European teams lock horns in the historic Euro Cup final, here is a list of players who can make a difference at the big stage.

Alonso left relieved as fortune favours Spain

Last Updated: Thursday, June 28, 2012, 15:51

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso was relieved to see fortune favour his country after they beat Portugal on penalties to progress to the Euro 2012 final.

Spain will not pay special attention to Cristiano Ronaldo, says Alonso

Last Updated: Monday, June 25, 2012, 21:39

The midfielder, who struck twice in the quarter-final win over France, sees no reason why La Roja should tinker with their approach ahead of Wednesday`s clash with the Seleccao

Alonso relishing Cristiano Ronaldo battle

Last Updated: Monday, June 25, 2012, 02:12

Xabi Alonso cannot wait to meet his Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in the last four.

Euro Cup 2012: Spain down France, to meet Portugal in Euro semis

Last Updated: Sunday, June 24, 2012, 13:42

Spain set up an all-Iberian semi-final with Portugal as they earned a 2-0 win over France with a workmanlike display in the last eight at the Donbass Arena.

Euro 2012: Spain wary of Irish fighting spirit, says Xabi Alonso

Last Updated: Thursday, June 14, 2012, 09:43

Spain are wary of Ireland`s fighting spirit, Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso said ahead of their crucial Group C clash in Gdansk.

Alonso under no illusion Spain is the team all will want to beat at Euro 2012

Last Updated: Sunday, June 10, 2012, 16:25

Spain appear to be in no mood to surrender the European Championship title which they won four years ago after a 44-year-long wait.

We are not complacent, says Spain’s Xabi Alonso

Last Updated: Sunday, June 10, 2012, 14:00

Spain appear to be in no mood to surrender the European Championship title which they won four years ago after a 44-year-long wait.

France & England could go far at Euro 2012: Xabi Alonso

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 13:34

The Three Lions and Les Bleus are not among the top favourites to win this summer`s tournament, but the Real Madrid midfielder has warned that the two countries are capable of springing a surprise in Poland and Ukraine.