Alonso faces Liverpool audition in Bundesliga title showdownThe Spaniard has an ideal opportunity on Saturday to show why he is the leading contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp at AnfieldAnalysisX. Alonso
Chelsea want Alonso to replace Pochettino immediatelyChelsea want Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso to replace beleaguered manager Mauricio Pochettino with immediate effect, but they face stiff competition.ChelseaX. Alonso
Bayern hit with injury crisis ahead of Leverkusen showdownBayern Munich confirmed that defender Alphonso Davies suffered a ligament strain in his left knee during the match against Borussia Monchengladbach.Bayern MunichA. Davies
Kane demands 'courage and passion' ahead of Leverkusen showdownHarry Kane claimed Bayern Munich need to show courage and passion as they gear up to face Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen next week.H. KaneBayern Munich
Carragher urges Liverpool to appoint Alonso after Klopp exitJamie Carragher would love to see Xabi Alonso replace outgoing Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and understands why he is seen as the "natural heir".J. KloppX. Alonso
Alonso refuses to rule out Anfield return to succeed KloppXabi Alonso refused to rule out an Anfield return to succeed the departing Jurgen Klopp while responding to links with the Liverpool managerial role.X. AlonsoLiverpool
Winners & losers of Klopp's astonishing Liverpool exitThe Reds' rivals are obviously delighted by the German's imminent exit but others are absolutely devastated...Winners & LosersJ. Klopp
Dry January is over - & the summer window should be epic!Blockbuster winter deals were practically non-existent, but the elite will be ready to splash the cash again in five months' timeAnalysisTransfers
Football's biggest winners & losers of 2023With a dramatic year drawing to a close, GOAL looks back on the most significant victories and defeats in the world of footballOpinionFEATURES
15 best managerial jobs of the season so far - rankedA host of tactical masterminds have elevated their teams to new levels in the first half of the campaign - but who stands out above all the rest?OpinionU. Emery
GOAL's European Team of the 2023-24 Season so farXabi Alonso's sensational Bayer Leverkusen side have the most players in our selection of the top performers from the 'Big Five' leaguesOpinionChampions League
Leverkusen rule out sale of Chelsea & Liverpool targetsBayer Leverkusen have ruled out selling reported Chelsea and Liverpool targets Jonathan Tah and Piero Hincapie in the January transfer window.P. HincapieLiverpool
'Dear Santa...' - GOAL's Xmas WishlistWith the holidays upon us, GOAL reveals its wishlist for 2024, featuring Kylian Mbappe, VAR and a competitive Premier LeagueOpinionPremier League
The 15 best signings of the European season so far - rankedThe English duo are among some of the best-performing summer arrivals of the campaign so farOpinionTransfers
Xhaka to return for Arsenal farewells as he opens up on exitGranit Xhaka has revealed he will use the Bundesliga's winter break to return to Arsenal and say goodbye to fans, staff and players.ArsenalG. Xhaka
Liverpool target €70m Hincapie but face competition With Piero Hincapie rumoured to have a €70 million (£60m/$76m) release clause, Liverpool could be enticed to reenter the race for his signing.P. HincapieBundesliga
Explained: Why Bundesliga fans will have 12-minute silence Bundesliga fans are planning a 12-minute silence across all league games this weekend to protest against the potential sale of TV rights.BundesligaBayern Munich
Alonso says he won't be 'pushed' into 'decisions' amid Real links Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has underlined that he won't be "pushed to take other people's decision" amid links with the Real Madrid job.Real MadridX. Alonso
Chelsea want ANOTHER centre-back?! Blues keeping tabs on TahChelsea are plotting a move for another centre-back, with Bayer Leverkusen star Jonathan Tah the latest to be considered by the Blues.ChelseaTransfers
Still no Reyna! USMNT star stuck on bench for drawGio Reyna remained on the bench yet again for Borussia Dortmund, who squandered a lead to table-toppers Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday.USAG. Reyna
The breakout stars driving Bayer Leverkusen's title chargeXabi Alonso's side are flying going into Sunday's big game against Borussia Dortmund, with several individuals playing out of their skinAnalysisBundesliga
Arsenal make the 100 club for 2023 after victory over WolvesArsenal have joined an elite club of teams featuring the likes of Manchester City and Real Madrid who boast a century of goals in 2023.ArsenalPremier League
'Magical' Wirtz videos convinced Boniface to join LeverkusenVictor Boniface has explained that watching videos of Florian Wirtz persuaded him to move to Bayer Leverkusen.V. BonifaceF. Wirtz
Leverkusen have Wirtz plan amid Man City & Man Utd interestBayer Leverkusen hope to convince Florian Wirtz to stay for at least one more season despite interest Europe's top teams, according to a report.F. WirtzTransfers
Leverkusen deny Alonso has Real Madrid or Liverpool clauseBayer Leverkusen have denied the existence of a Real Madrid, Liverpool or Bayern Munich release clause in impressive manager Xabi Alonso's contract.X. AlonsoBayern Munich
Man Utd to battle Newcastle and West Ham for Leverkusen's TahManchester United are weighing up a January move for Bayer Leverkusen’s £20m-rated defender Jonathan Tah with Newcastle United interested.Manchester UnitedPremier League
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