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Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois drops seven-word reality check on Xabi Alonso era after FIFA Club World Cup debut – With a nod to Carlo Ancelotti
The Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid began with high hopes but opened with a stark reminder of reality. In a 1-1 draw against ...
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Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid: Success Can Come in Many Forms
Xabi Alonso will more than likely succeed at Real Madrid. Combine emotional intelligence (EQ), cognitive intelligence (IQ), high agency, and technical proficiency, and you have a potent formula ...
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Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid: Learning from Jose Mourinho, two shock exits and a timely return
Xabi Alonso’s appointment as Real Madrid’s new first-team head coach makes so much sense due to his deep connection at the Bernabeu. The 43-year-old former midfielder is returning to a club he ...
Xabi Alonso reunion incoming! Real Madrid target Bayer Leverkusen star amid breakdown in pursuit of Benfica full-back Alvaro Carreras
Real Madrid turn to Alejandro Grimaldo after Alvaro Carreras talks stall, eyeing a potential reunion with Xabi Alonso in search of a new left-back.