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
'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
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
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
Grimaldo wants Barca return but says they are 'not interested'Alejandro Grimaldo says he would love to return to Barcelona but also claimed that the Catalan giants have not shown concrete interest in him.BarcelonaTransfers
12 little-known players lighting up Europe's top leaguesA striker who's been outscoring Erling Haaland and Manchester City's next star are among the players going under the radar in Europe this seasonAnalysisBundesliga
Xabi Alonso contract clause could see him return to LiverpoolXabi Alonso reportedly has an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen that will enable him to depart for Liverpool, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich.LiverpoolPremier League
Hincapie's agent confirms Liverpool interest Piero Hincape's agent has confirmed Liverpool were interested in signing his client in the summer and revealed discussions with clubs are ongoing.P. HincapieLiverpool
Xhaka denies wife was driving force behind Arsenal exitGranit Xhaka revealed that his wife Leonita Lekaj did not play any role in him leaving Arsenal to return to the Bundesliga in the summer.G. XhakaBundesliga
Inside Chicharito's incredible car collectionChicharito has quite a unique fleet of luxury cars at his disposal.J. HernandezLA Galaxy
Next Madrid manager? Alonso working wonders at LeverkusenWith Carlo Ancelotti set to leave the Bernabeu this summer, the Blancos' former midfielder is putting himself in the frame to step into his shoesAnalysisX. Alonso
When is the Europa League group stage draw?Everything you need to know about the Europa League group stage draw.Europa LeagueLiverpool
Inside Son Heung-min's impressive career statsSon Heung-min is perhaps the best Asian player to grace the Premier League, but how many goals has the Spurs superstar scored in his career?H. SonTottenham Hotspur
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