Xabi Alonso Archive

  •   The Spanish National Team have released their new away kit, just in time for the Euros and friendly against Venezuela.  It looks a little like Uruguay’s kit no?  ’La Azul Celeste’.  The kit pays homage to past glory with the inscription inside the neck “CAMPEONES DE EUROPA (EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS)...

    New Kit: Spain National Team 2nd Kit Euro 2012

    Posted on February 29, 2012 | 1 Comment
      The Spanish National Team have released their new away kit, just in time for the Euros and friendly against Venezuela.  It looks a little like Uruguay’s kit no?  ’La Azul Celeste’.  The kit pays homage to past glory with the inscription inside the neck “CAMPEONES DE EUROPA (EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS)...

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  •     Craig Williams (twitter:  @onlyscotinsama) is back to give praise to the often under appreciated Sergio Busquets.   Barcelona’s home win against Real Betis marked a milestone 100th game for midfielder Sergio Busquets in the colors of the azulgrana, one that, at least by my reckoning, represents a cause...

    I want to be Sergio Busquets

    Posted on January 26, 2012 | 2 Comments
        Craig Williams (twitter:  @onlyscotinsama) is back to give praise to the often under appreciated Sergio Busquets.   Barcelona’s home win against Real Betis marked a milestone 100th game for midfielder Sergio Busquets in the colors of the azulgrana, one that, at least by my reckoning, represents a cause...

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  •     The IFFHS has come out with their year end list of best of the best enganches.  Once again Xavi Hernandez leads the pack for the 4th year in a row.  Xavi beats out  Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Iniesta, Ozil, Xabi Alonso among others.  Spanish Football is all about the creative...

    World’s Best Playmaker 2011

    Posted on January 15, 2012 | 6 Comments
        The IFFHS has come out with their year end list of best of the best enganches.  Once again Xavi Hernandez leads the pack for the 4th year in a row.  Xavi beats out  Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Iniesta, Ozil, Xabi Alonso among others.  Spanish Football is all about the creative...

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  •     With the January transfer window near, Guest writer Teresa Muñoz (@terrymunoz) joins us to take a look at one of starlets of the Bundesliga that could be heading to Spain. Enjoy! If you follow European football, specifically the Bundesliga, then you’ve probably heard of Mario Götze. Götze is a...

    Transfer Rumors: Mario Götze to Real Madrid?

    Posted on November 23, 2011 | 2 Comments
        With the January transfer window near, Guest writer Teresa Muñoz (@terrymunoz) joins us to take a look at one of starlets of the Bundesliga that could be heading to Spain. Enjoy! If you follow European football, specifically the Bundesliga, then you’ve probably heard of Mario Götze. Götze is a...

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  •   This probably is the biggest game played by England at Wembley in terms of the opponent, the reigning European and World Champion, Spain. The sort of game you would die for to see in a serious competition like the Euro or the World Cup. Instead we have to settle...

    Preview: England v Spain Friendly

    Posted on November 12, 2011 | 11 Comments
      This probably is the biggest game played by England at Wembley in terms of the opponent, the reigning European and World Champion, Spain. The sort of game you would die for to see in a serious competition like the Euro or the World Cup. Instead we have to settle...

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  • Finally Real Madrid, at the last minute, decided to have a training practice open to the public in the morning. It was on a first come, first serve basis and nearly 500 Madridistas were in attendance, a lot of families and fanaticos. Los Blancos also allowed the press to attend...

    Midfield Magicians: Xabi & Pirata RM @ UCLA day 4!!!

    Posted on July 16, 2011 | No Comments
    Finally Real Madrid, at the last minute, decided to have a training practice open to the public in the morning. It was on a first come, first serve basis and nearly 500 Madridistas were in attendance, a lot of families and fanaticos. Los Blancos also allowed the press to attend...

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  • You probably have figured out that Forza Futbol has been following Real Madrid in LA in full force, there are three of us taking turns going to training, taking photos, meeting people, attending the press conferences, meeting fans and reporting on the pre-season. We are just living the life and...

    The Fabio Coentrao & Rikki Carvalho Show

    Posted on July 15, 2011 | No Comments
    You probably have figured out that Forza Futbol has been following Real Madrid in LA in full force, there are three of us taking turns going to training, taking photos, meeting people, attending the press conferences, meeting fans and reporting on the pre-season. We are just living the life and...

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  • A few months ago, I heard the news that the Spain National team would come to the US to play the national team in Foxboro Massachusetts and well, I just had to be there. The last time that I had seen La Roja live was during the group stages of...

    USA v SPAIN – a fan’s perspective!

    Posted on June 13, 2011 | No Comments
    A few months ago, I heard the news that the Spain National team would come to the US to play the national team in Foxboro Massachusetts and well, I just had to be there. The last time that I had seen La Roja live was during the group stages of...

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  • In honor of the 2011 Winter Transfer Market, I thought that I would do some anoraking and find out who are the most expensive Spanish Player transfers ever. Some of them are the well know Spanish Internationals, others hit the highest heights, but fell tragically short over the span of...

    The Most Expensive Spanish Player Transfers of All Time

    Posted on February 11, 2011 | No Comments
    In honor of the 2011 Winter Transfer Market, I thought that I would do some anoraking and find out who are the most expensive Spanish Player transfers ever. Some of them are the well know Spanish Internationals, others hit the highest heights, but fell tragically short over the span of...

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  • Continuing our look back at the year that was 2010, IFFHS (International Football Federation of History and Statistics), based out of Germany, has come out with various other accolades. This one is near and dear to my heart, Best Playmaker in the World, the creator, the maestro in the midfield....

    World’s Best Playmaker 2010

    Posted on January 14, 2011 | 1 Comment
    Continuing our look back at the year that was 2010, IFFHS (International Football Federation of History and Statistics), based out of Germany, has come out with various other accolades. This one is near and dear to my heart, Best Playmaker in the World, the creator, the maestro in the midfield....

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