Villa, Alonso help Spain win 3-0 in Venezuela

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 09:30

David Villa and Xabihelp Spain to a 3-0 win over Venezuela in a friendly international.

Spain`s Alonso a doubt for Portugal clash

Last Updated: Saturday, June 26, 2010, 20:28

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso suffered a sprained ankle in the European champions` 2-1 win over Chile on Friday and may not be fit for the last 16 clash against neighbours Portugal.

Xabi Alonso relieved as tests show limited damage

Last Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2009, 19:58

Xabi Alonso is delighted that the injury he suffered during Real Madrid`s Champions League win against Zurich will not keep him out of action for more than two weeks.

Leaving Liverpool was difficult: Xabi Alonso

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 18:30

Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has spoken out over his protracted summer transfer and suggested he felt unwanted at Liverpool.

Owen can be `fantastic`, Alonso was great, Chelsea too old: Wenger

Last Updated: Friday, August 21, 2009, 16:47

Arsene Wenger has commented on a myriad of subjects, from Manchester United`s gamble in signing Michael Owen, to the age of the Chelsea team.

Consistency the key to Liverpool`s title hopes

Last Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 13:53

Liverpool have cashed in on midfielder Xabi Alonso and their lack of financial muscle means they have been unable to compete for stellar signings like Valencia striker David Villa.

Liverpool sign Aquilani from Roma to replace Alonso

Last Updated: Saturday, August 8, 2009, 17:32

Liverpool completed the signing of Alberto Aquilani from Roma as manager Rafa Benitez moved quickly to replace Xabi Alonso after his move to Real Madrid.

Alonso to take `conductor` role at Real Madrid

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 09:01

Xabi Alonso expects to slot straight into the role of `conductor` at Real Madrid after completing his desired move from Liverpool on Wednesday.

Alonso deal ends Real Madrid spending spree, says Valdano

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2009, 17:45

Real Madrid have ended their search for new signings with the deal to sign Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso from Liverpool and will now focus on trimming their squad, director general Jorge Valdano said.