Xabi Alonso was moulded by the greats and Leverkusen reflect his education
Philipp Lahm
Having played under Benítez, Mourinho and Guardiola, the Spaniard has given his players a structure and identity
April 2024
‘Playing against 14’: Michail Antonio hits out at officials after West Ham’s exit
Michail Antonio criticised the standard of refereeing after West Ham lost their Europa League quarter-final to Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 on aggregate
Sportblog
‘It’s Bayer Leverkusen time’: Alonso’s historic title has changed club for ever
Leverkusen won their first Bundesliga because of their brilliance – under their Spanish coach now only victory feels inevitable
Bayer Leverkusen players shower Xabi Alonso in beer during press conference – video
How Xabi Alonso finally found the antidote to Bayer’s Neverkusen jibes
‘You never know’: Xabi Alonso says Premier League may beckon one day
March 2024
Xabi Alonso’s decision to stay put gives Liverpool tricky choices at time of flux
Spaniard remaining at Leverkusen shows laudable loyalty but with several big clubs picking new managers this summer, Liverpool’s task is not easy
‘The place for me’: Xabi Alonso confirms he will remain as Leverkusen manager – video
Xabi Alonso has said he believes Bayer Leverkusen is the right place to continue his development as a manager after ending speculation that he would join one of his former clubs
‘The place for me’: Xabi Alonso confirms he will remain with Bayer Leverkusen
Xabi Alonso set to disappoint Liverpool and stay at Bayer Leverkusen
Real Madrid also want Xabi Alonso as manager, claims Bayern president
February 2024
Inside football
Managerial game of musical chairs is critical in moment of superclub struggle
Jonathan Wilson
Bayern join Liverpool in chasing Xabi Alonso with Tuchel to leave in summer
