<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Xabi Alonso. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Xabi Alonso News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:21:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/player/xabi_alonso" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:09:14 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Alonso Seeks €300 Million Transfer Backing from Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso is in talks to become Liverpool’s next manager and has reportedly asked for 4 major signings worth about €300 million. His targets include Micky van de Ven, Adam Wharton, Bradley Barcola and Michael Olise, whose combined value is €298.3 million.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jan/27/alonso-seeks-300-million-transfer-backing-from-liverpool?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jan/27/alonso-seeks-300-million-transfer-backing-from-liverpool?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:09:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/xabi_alonso_real_madrid_Sky_Sports.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso Fired After Super Cup Loss as Trent Faces Adaption Period at Real Madrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso was dismissed as Real Madrid manager after losing the Spanish Super Cup to Barcelona. Despite sitting only four points off top spot, pressure mounted and Alvaro Arbeloa replaced him.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jan/15/xabi-alonso-fired-after-super-cup-loss-as-trent-faces-adaption-period-at-real-madrid?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jan/15/xabi-alonso-fired-after-super-cup-loss-as-trent-faces-adaption-period-at-real-madrid?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:20:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/xabi_alonso_real_madrid_dismissed_as_manager.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xabi Alonsos Six-Month Tenure Ends Abruptly at Real Madrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid stint ended mid-season despite the club calling it mutual. Reports suggest he was sacked. The team’s form collapsed after October, highlighted by a poor Clasico.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jan/13/xabi-alonsos-six-month-tenure-ends-abruptly-at-real-madrid?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jan/13/xabi-alonsos-six-month-tenure-ends-abruptly-at-real-madrid?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:59:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/xabi_alonso_real_madrid_stint_ended.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid Regret Missing Out on Arsenal Midfielder Martin Zubimendi]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Spanish report claims Xabi Alonso pushed hard for Real Madrid to sign Martin Zubimendi before his €68 million move to Arsenal in 2025, but Florentino Perez declined due to squad depth.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/nov/20/real-madrid-regret-missing-out-on-arsenal-midfielder-martin-zubimendi?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/nov/20/real-madrid-regret-missing-out-on-arsenal-midfielder-martin-zubimendi?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:27:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/martin_zubimendi_arsenal_midfielder.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid Plot €250 Million Move for Arsenal Star Declan Rice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a record €250 million transfer raid for Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice to strengthen Xabi Alonso’s midfield. The club may also bid €100 million for PSG’s Bradley Barcola. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/nov/10/real-madrid-250-m-declan-rice-arsenal-bbc?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/nov/10/real-madrid-250-m-declan-rice-arsenal-bbc?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:35:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/real_madrid_250m_declan_rice_arsenal_bbc.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid Eye Kenan Yildiz Despite High Price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid, under Xabi Alonso, are reportedly eager to sign Juventus midfielder Kenan Yildiz, valued at €100 million ($116 million). Alonso admires the young Turkish talent and is willing to sell almost any player except Kylian Mbappe to secure him. D]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/oct/27/real-madrid-eye-kenan-yildiz-despite-high-price?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/oct/27/real-madrid-eye-kenan-yildiz-despite-high-price?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:55:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/real_madrid_eye_kenan_yildiz_high_price_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid’s Xabi Alonso Praises Arda Güler as a Mix of Özil and Guti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has lauded young Turkish midfielder Arda Güler for his performances this season. Alonso compared Güler to former stars Mesut Özil and Guti, highlighting his playmaking and final-pass abilities. 
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/oct/22/real-madrids-xabi-alonso-praises-arda-guler-as-a-mix-of-ozil-and-guti?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/oct/22/real-madrids-xabi-alonso-praises-arda-guler-as-a-mix-of-ozil-and-guti?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:34:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/real_madrid_xabi_alonso_praises_arda_guler_mix_ozil_guti_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrids No. 9 Battle Heats Up Under Alonso]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid’s intense preseason under Xabi Alonso features a key dilemma as who will wear the No. 9 shirt?]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/aug/07/real-madrids-no-9-battle-heats-up-under-alonso?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/aug/07/real-madrids-no-9-battle-heats-up-under-alonso?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:36:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/xabi_alonso_real_madrid_LaLiga_Expert.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodrygos Real Madrid Future Uncertain as Xabi Alonso Reportedly Open to Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rodrygo may leave Real Madrid this summer despite earlier backing from new coach Xabi Alonso. The 24-year-old Brazilian has drawn interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, and PSG. His dip in form and controversial comments from his father have influenced the club’s stance.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jul/04/rodrygos-real-madrid-future-uncertain-as-xabi-alonso-reportedly-open-to-sale?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jul/04/rodrygos-real-madrid-future-uncertain-as-xabi-alonso-reportedly-open-to-sale?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:31:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/rodrygo_real_madrid_Reuters.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid Target Cristian Romero in £60m Summer Move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid are eyeing Tottenham’s Cristian Romero as Xabi Alonso pushes for a top-tier centre-back. The 27-year-old, under contract until 2027, could be sold for over £60 million.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jun/25/real-madrid-target-cristian-romero-in-60-m-summer-move?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jun/25/real-madrid-target-cristian-romero-in-60-m-summer-move?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:48:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Cristian_Romero_real_madrid_Motorcycle_Sports.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal Face Uncertainty Over £51m Martin Zubimendi Transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal are close to signing Spain’s Martin Zubimendi for £51 million, pending a medical. However, Real Madrid, led by new coach Xabi Alonso, remains interested and could challenge the deal.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jun/09/arsenal-face-uncertainty-over-51-m-martin-zubimendi-transfer?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jun/09/arsenal-face-uncertainty-over-51-m-martin-zubimendi-transfer?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:44:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Martin_Zubimendi_arsenal_Goal_com.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso Introduces Double Pivot System at Real Madrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso is officially Real Madrid’s new coach for three seasons. After success at Bayer Leverkusen, he plans a tactical shift to a double pivot midfield, aiming for greater stability and creativity.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/may/28/xabi-alonso-introduces-double-pivot-system-at-real-madrid?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/may/28/xabi-alonso-introduces-double-pivot-system-at-real-madrid?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 10:11:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/xabi_alonso_real_madrid_Sky_Sports.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso Wants Modric to Stay for 2025–26 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has requested the club to extend Luka Modrić’s contract for one more year. Despite limited game time under Ancelotti, the 39-year-old’s leadership and experience remain crucial.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/may/20/xabi-alonso-wants-modric-to-stay-for-2025-26-season?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/may/20/xabi-alonso-wants-modric-to-stay-for-2025-26-season?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 09:25:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/luka_modric_xabi_alonso_real_madrid_90Min_com.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso Eyes Zubimendi and Tah for Real Madrid Rebuild]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Xabi Alonso set to replace Ancelotti at Real Madrid, his top transfer targets are Martin Zubimendi and Jonathan Tah. Zubimendi has a €60m clause and interest from Arsenal, while free agent Tah is also on Barcelona’s radar.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/may/12/xabi-alonso-eyes-zubimendi-and-tah-for-real-madrid-rebuild?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/may/12/xabi-alonso-eyes-zubimendi-and-tah-for-real-madrid-rebuild?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 11:04:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/xabi_alonso_real_madrid_BBC.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso Eyes Zubimendi as He Aims to Block Arsenal Move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso, tipped to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, wants the club to sign Real Sociedad Martin Zubimendi, who has a €60 million release clause. Arsenal have already agreed broad personal terms with the midfielder.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/apr/24/xabi-alonso-eyes-zubimendi-as-he-aims-to-block-arsenal-move?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/apr/24/xabi-alonso-eyes-zubimendi-as-he-aims-to-block-arsenal-move?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:15:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/xabi_alonso_real_madrid_Goal_com.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Xabi Alonso to replace Marco Rose as Borussia Monchengladbach’s new head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Guardian, Xabi Alonso is set to replace Marco Rose as the new manager at Borussia Monchengladbach with Rose leaving for Borussia Dortmund. The former Bayern Munich midfielder is currently coaching Real Sociedad’s B team and will join the Bundesliga side after his contract expires.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/22/reports-xabi-alonso-to-replace-marco-rose-as-borussia-monchengladbachs-new-head-coach?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/22/reports-xabi-alonso-to-replace-marco-rose-as-borussia-monchengladbachs-new-head-coach?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:06:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Xabi_Alonso_Bayern_Munich_Bundesliga17_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thiago Alcantara can repeat Bayern Munich success with Liverpool, reveals Xabi Alonso]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Liverpool and Bayern Munich star Xabi Alonso has opined that Thiago Alcantara can repeat the success that he had in Germany with the Reds at Anfield over the next few years. The Spaniard signed for Liverpool over the summer but has been forced to endure an injury hit start to his season.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/nov/26/thiago-alcantara-can-repeat-bayern-munich-success-with-liverpool-reveals-xabi-alonso?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/nov/26/thiago-alcantara-can-repeat-bayern-munich-success-with-liverpool-reveals-xabi-alonso?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:27:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Thiago_Alcantara_Liverpool_Premier_League20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Challenge of being a manager is very exciting, confesses Xabi Alonso]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having retired as a player in 2017, Xabi Alonso's path to becoming a manager for Real Sociedad’s B team has not been easy but the challenge excites the Spaniard. The former Liverpool and Real Madrid star will go down in the history books as one of the best ever with even a World Cup to his name. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/nov/16/challenge-of-being-a-manager-is-very-exciting-confesses-xabi-alonso?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/nov/16/challenge-of-being-a-manager-is-very-exciting-confesses-xabi-alonso?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2019 08:28:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Xabi_Alonso_Bayern_Munich_Bundesliga17_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[It was always on my mind to come back, reveals Xabi Alonso ahead of his managerial debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso has opened up on his managerial journey, with the Spaniard set to make his managerial debut on Saturday with Real Sociedad’s B team. The 37-year-old, who had spells at Bayern Munich and Real Madrid as well, retired from football two years ago after 20 trophy-laden years as a player.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/aug/24/it-was-always-on-my-mind-to-come-back-reveals-xabi-alonso-ahead-of-his-managerial-debut?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/aug/24/it-was-always-on-my-mind-to-come-back-reveals-xabi-alonso-ahead-of-his-managerial-debut?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2019 09:07:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Xabi_Alonso_Bayern_Munich_Bundesliga17_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>