Xabi Alonso (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Xabi Alonso" in English language version.

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90min.com

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antiguoko.org

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archive.today

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"Gerrard tribute to Xabi Alonso". Liverpool. 15 September 2008. Archived from the original on 4 August 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
Rice, Jimmy (11 December 2008). "Xabi's 1,000 passes". Liverpool. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
Rice, Jimmy (3 December 2008). "Reina hails 'One of world's best'". Liverpool. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2011.

as.com

Ortego, Enrique (3 November 2008). "La 'Rafalution' entra en la historia del Liverpool (The 'Rafalution' becomes part of Liverpool history)". Diario AS. Retrieved 18 November 2008.
"Xabi Alonso: "Espero aprovechar esta oportunidad"" [Xabi Alonso: "I hope to make the most of this opportunity"]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 24 April 2003. Retrieved 16 December 2023.

balls.ie

"No Doubt Xabi Alonso Picked Up This Bit Of Skill On The GAA Pitches Of Meath". Balls.ie. 21 November 2015.
Reilly, Garry (1 October 2014). "5 Incredible Stats That Show How Important Xabi Alonso Is For Bayern Munich". Balls.ie. Retrieved 2 October 2014.

bayer04.de

"Bayer 04 agree new deal with Xabi Alonso". Bayer 04 Leverkusen. 4 August 2023.

bbc.co.uk

news.bbc.co.uk

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"Alonso makes Anfield move". BBC Sport. 20 August 2004. Retrieved 12 August 2008.
"Liverpool grab Garcia". BBC Sport. 20 August 2004. Retrieved 14 August 2008.
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Xabi Alonso (3 December 2004). Alonso happy to be at Anfield (Windows Media Player/Real Video) (Video). BBC Sport. Event occurs at 0.05mins/2.00mins. Retrieved 15 August 2008. I think I'm settling quickly no? You know you come to a different country with a different culture but you have to accept all this"/"It was exciting to score at Anfield. I was looking for it and I felt great when I did, in a big game as well
"Liverpool 0–1 Chelsea". BBC Sport. 1 January 2005. Retrieved 15 August 2008.
"Alonso sidelined for three months". BBC Sport. 5 January 2005. Retrieved 15 August 2008.
"Juventus 0–0 Liverpool". BBC Sport. 13 April 2005. Retrieved 15 August 2008.
"Alonso tells of Reds heartbreak". BBC Sport. 28 April 2005. Retrieved 16 August 2008.
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bbc.co.uk

McNulty, Phil (14 August 2008). "Liverpool may fall short in title tilt". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 November 2008.
"Xabi Alonso: Bayern Munich sign Real Madrid player". BBC Sport. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
"Xabi Alonso: Ex-Liverpool midfielder begins role as Real Sociedad B coach". BBC Sport. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
Smith, Emma (23 November 2023). "Bayer Leverkusen: How Xabi Alonso's 'Neverkusen' are challenging Harry Kane's Bayern Munich". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 December 2023.

bbc.com

"Bayern Munich 0 Real Madrid 4". BBC Sport. 29 April 2014. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
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Phil McNulty (1 July 2012). "Spain 4–0 Italy". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
"Xabi Alonso: Real Madrid midfielder retires from Spain duty". BBC Sport. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2014.

bdfutbol.com

"Matches Xabi Alonso, 2019–20 season". BDFutbol. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
"Matches Xabi Alonso, 2020–21 season". BDFutbol. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
"Matches Xabi Alonso, 2021–22 season". BDFutbol. Retrieved 2 October 2021.

beinsports.com

"Perfect Leverkusen sails into last 16". BeIN Sports. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2023.

bleacherreport.com

"Xabi Alonso Signs 2-Year Contract with Real Madrid". Bleacher Report. 8 January 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
Keeney, Tim (29 April 2014). "Xabi Alonso Slams UEFA Rule After Earning Suspension for Champions League Final". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved 3 December 2014.

bundesliga.com

"Xabi Alonso: FC Bayern's indisputable Ballmagnet". bundesliga.com. 28 September 2014. Archived from the original on 3 October 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
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calciomercato.it

D'Alessio, Stefano (16 April 2012). "Campioni ai Raggi X: Xabi Alonso e l'arte del passaggio" (in Italian). calciomercato.it. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2014.

cnn.com

edition.cnn.com

"Spain on the defensive for finals". CNN. 20 May 2004. Retrieved 16 December 2023.

dailyexpress.co.uk

Joyce, Paul. "Xabi Alonso in broken rib fear". the Daily and Sunday Express. Retrieved 15 July 2010.

dailystar.co.uk

Winstanley, Cameron (27 January 2024). "Xabi Alonso raised Liverpool-born son as Reds fan - 15 years after Anfield exit". Daily Star. Retrieved 28 January 2024.

diariovasco.com

real-sociedad.diariovasco.com

Lizasoain, Imanol (24 August 2019). "El Sanse de Alonso se estrena con un punto" [Alonso's Sanse debut with a point]. El Diario Vasco (in Spanish). Retrieved 20 May 2023.
Soroeta, Paula (14 August 2021). "Xabi Alonso: "Hemos jugado un partido muy serio, lo hemos madurado bien"" [Xabi Alonso: "We played a very serious game, we matured well"]. El Diario Vasco (in Spanish). Retrieved 20 May 2023.

eff-fvf.org

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"La Euskal Selekzioa arrolla a Bolivia". Euskadiko Futbol Federakundea. 20 December 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2014.

eleven-a-side.com

"Royal help for Alonso". eleven-a-side.com. Lynn Group. 25 May 2005. Archived from the original on 26 November 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2009.

elmundo.es

"Xabi Alonso: "Fue un poco frustrante no jugar, pero tenía que estar con mi familia"" [Xabi Alonso: "It was a little frustrating to miss the match, but I had to be with my family"]. El Mundo (in Spanish). 13 March 2008. Retrieved 4 November 2008.

elpais.com

Torres, Diego (23 February 2010). "Capitán sin brazalete". El Pais. Retrieved 19 May 2010.
Martín, Luis (12 March 2008). "La paternidad de Xabi Alonso provoca un lío en Anfield" [Xabi Alonso's fatherhood whips up a storm at Anfield]. El Pais (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 November 2008.

espn.co.uk

"From 'Neverkusen' to Bundesliga title contenders: Inside Xabi Alonso's success at Bayer Leverkusen". ESPN.com. 1 December 2023. Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.

espn.com

Jonathan Smith (10 March 2017). "Bayern Munich's Xabi Alonso will make a good manager - Pep Guardiola". ESPN FC. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
Karlsen, Tor-Kristian (19 October 2023). "Seven top young coaches to watch in European football". ESPN. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
"Klopp: Alonso 'standout' coach of new generation". 17 February 2024.
Jonathan Smith (10 March 2017). "Bayern Munich's Xabi Alonso will make a good manager - Pep Guardiola". ESPN FC. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
"Ex-Liverpool, Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso makes history at Real Sociedad B". ESPN. 23 May 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.

espnfc.com

"Real Madrid 6 – 2 Villarreal". ESPN. 21 February 2010. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
Honigstein, Raphael (22 October 2014). "Xabi Alonso provides the tempo that makes Bayern's jazz flow". ESPN FC. Retrieved 3 December 2014.

fcbayern.de

"Xabi Alonso completes Bayern switch". fcbayern.de. FC Bayern Munich. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.

fifa.com

"FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010: List of Players" (PDF). Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). 4 June 2010. p. 29. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 June 2010. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
"FIFA player Statistics: XABI ALONSO". FIFA. Archived from the original on 12 June 2008.

fifpro.org

"FIFA FIFPro World XI: the reserve teams - FIFPro World Players' Union". FIFPro.org. 15 January 2015. Archived from the original on 14 April 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
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"2016 World 11: the reserve teams - FIFPro World Players' Union". FIFPro.org. 9 January 2017. Archived from the original on 9 April 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2017.

footballdatabase.com

"Xabi Alonso Profile". Football Database. Archived from the original on 15 December 2010. Retrieved 12 August 2008.

france24.com

AFP (29 March 2024). "Liverpool target Xabi Alonso says staying as Leverkusen coach". FRANCE24. FRANCE24. Retrieved 29 March 2024.

gaaboard.com

"Reprint of aforementioned article on messageboard". GAA Board. 3 January 2008. Retrieved 29 July 2014.

gazzetta.it

"Spagna, ci pensa Xabi Alonso Francia spenta ed eliminata". La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). 23 June 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2014.

ghostarchive.org

Hunter, Andy (19 November 2005). "Mikel Arteta: 'It's a long way from San Sebastian...'". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2008.
Winter, Henry (4 May 2005). "Glorious Liverpool a big noise again". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2008.
Hunter, Andy (21 September 2006). "Liverpool 2 Newcastle United 0: Alonso hits 70-yard wonder goal to thrill Reds". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2008.
Winrow, Ian (22 September 2006). "Alonso denies his long shots are a gamble". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2008.
Atkin, Ronald (2 September 2007). "Liverpool 6 Derby County 0: Torres and Alonso lead Rams to the slaughter". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
Winter, Henry (12 March 2008). "Torres ensures Liverpool place in Fab Four". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2008.
Wallace, Sam (11 March 2008). "Alonso left at home after Benítez tires of baby talk". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2008.

givemesport.com

Bell, Graeme (17 February 2024). "Top 10 young football managers in the world". givemesport.com. Retrieved 24 February 2024.

go.com

soccernet.espn.go.com

"Gerrard 'devastated' by Alonso exit". Soccernet. Retrieved 4 March 2009.
"Xabi Alonso statistics". ESPN Soccernet. Retrieved 19 May 2010.
"Spanish Primera División Table 2009-2010". ESPN Soccernet. Retrieved 19 May 2010.
Ball, Phil (17 May 2010). "At the end of the day..." ESPN Soccernet. Archived from the original on 22 May 2010. Retrieved 19 May 2010.
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goal.com

Coleman, Tom (30 August 2014). "Schalke 1–1 Bayern Munich: Howedes seals controversial point for hosts". Goal.com. Retrieved 31 August 2014.

guillembalague.com

Balagué, Guillem (30 June 2008). "Exclusive Interview: Xabi Alonso". Guillem Balagué. Archived from the original on 23 February 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2008.

hitc.com

"Gerrard picks Alonso as best midfield partner, claiming: 'I've missed him'". hitc.com. 2014.

ilfoglio.it

"La Spagna gioca da sola contro la Francia e si merita la semifinale" (in Italian). Il Foglio. 24 June 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2014.

ilpost.it

"Roma-Bayern Monaco, stasera" (in Italian). ilpost.it. 21 October 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2014.

independent.co.uk

Hunter, Andy (19 November 2005). "Mikel Arteta: 'It's a long way from San Sebastian...'". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2008.
Shaw, Phil (25 May 2005). "Alonso adds touch of the sublime to Anfield armada". The Independent. Independent Print Limited. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
Hunter, Andy (21 September 2006). "Liverpool 2 Newcastle United 0: Alonso hits 70-yard wonder goal to thrill Reds". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2008.
Atkin, Ronald (2 September 2007). "Liverpool 6 Derby County 0: Torres and Alonso lead Rams to the slaughter". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
Wallace, Sam (11 March 2008). "Alonso left at home after Benítez tires of baby talk". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2008.
"FifPro announces reserve Teams of the Year - but Luis Suarez and Arjen Robben won't be laughing while Iker Casillas is somehow named the second best goalkeeper of 2013". Independent.co.uk. 15 January 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2017.

indiatimes.com

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

"Xabi Alonso fires Spain to Euro 2012 semifinals". 24 June 2012. Archived from the original on 25 June 2012.
"Leverkusen crush Schalke 4-0 in winning debut for coach Xabi Alonso". The Times of India. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2023.

joe.ie

"Five famous soccer players from abroad with GAA connections". Joe.ie.

kicker.de

"Xabi Alonso". kicker.de (in German). Retrieved 13 May 2017.
"Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Trainer". kicker.de (in German). Olympia Verlag. Retrieved 23 February 2024.

kickette.com

"Pitter Patter: Xabi And Nagore Alonso Welcome Baby Ane". Kickette. 31 March 2010. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2014.

laopinion.es

Daswani, Manoj (28 January 2009). "El Tenerife elige a Mikel Alonso" (in Spanish). La Opinion de Tenerife. Retrieved 30 August 2014.

lemonde.fr

"Europa League: Roma and Sevilla advance to the final". Le Monde. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.

lfchistory.net

"Player profile - Xabi Alonso". LFC History. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
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lfp.es

"Finalistas Premios LPF". LFP. Archived from the original on 3 June 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2010.

liverpooldailypost.co.uk

"Bad breaks put Xabi Alonso and Daniel Agger out for six weeks". Liverpool Daily Post. 20 September 2007. Archived from the original on 6 August 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2008.
"Xabi Alonso speaks of his Liverpool injury hell". Liverpool Daily Post. 19 December 2007. Archived from the original on 6 August 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2008.
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liverpoolecho.co.uk

Barrett, Tony (18 December 2007). "Steven Gerrard out of cup clash as Xabi Alonso returns". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 13 November 2008.
Pearce, James. "Liverpool's Xabi Alonso hands in transfer request". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 30 July 2009.
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liverpoolfc.tv

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manchestereveningnews.co.uk

"Bolton clinch Alonso". Manchester Evening News. 16 July 2007. Retrieved 4 November 2008.

marca.com

"Rafa Benítez: "Xabi Alonso es un jugador de clase superior"" ["Xabi Alonso is a top class player"]. Marca (in Spanish). 27 October 2007. Retrieved 13 November 2008.
"Seis azulgranas, en el once ideal de la Liga". Marca. Retrieved 19 May 2010.
Diaz, Jose Felix; Winterburn, Chris (31 May 2018). "Xabi Alonso will coach a Real Madrid youth team". Marca. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
"Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid to coach Real Sociedad's B team". Marca. Madrid. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
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mundodeportivo.com

Lorenzo, J. L. (3 September 2008). "El club presentará mañana el ERE con Alonso y Stevanovic" [The club will release Alonso and Stefanovic tomorrow under ERE legislation] (in Spanish). Mundo Deportivo. Archived from the original on 23 February 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
"Las campeones del mundo de fútbol ya tienen la Real Orden del Mérito Deportivo". mundodeportivo.com (in Spanish). 5 October 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2014.

national-football-teams.com

"Alonso, Xabi". National Football Teams. Retrieved 6 December 2016.

nydailynews.com

"Euro 2012: Defending champion Spain advances to another final after beating Portugal 4–2 on penalties". Daily News. New York. 27 June 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2012.

nytimes.com

Hughes, Rob (2 October 2003). "Champions League Soccer : Juventus and Real Sociedad show mettle". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 June 2012.

onefootball.com

Whelan, Padraig (14 April 2024). "🚨 Bayer Leverkusen crowned German champions for first time 🏆". OneFootball. Retrieved 14 April 2024.

realmadrid.com

"Official announcement: Xabi Alonso". realmadrid.com. 29 August 2014.

realsociedad.eus

"Hasta pronto, Xabi" [So long, Xabi] (in Spanish). Real Sociedad. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.

reuters.com

Baskett, Simon (18 June 2008). "Second string Spain too good for Greece". Reuters. Archived from the original on 10 January 2009. Retrieved 15 December 2008.

uk.reuters.com

McLaughlin, Kim (20 August 2008). "UPDATE 1-Soccer-Alonso double helps Spain ease past Denmark". Reuters. Retrieved 22 August 2008.

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