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Beach soccer breeds international talent
Xabi Alonso's father Periko and former coach Pablo Blanco say beach soccer is ideal for developing young footballers...
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Ronaldo happy at Real Madrid
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso believes star forward Cristiano Ronaldo is happy with life at the club...
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Ballon d'Or: Andrea Pirlo's genius deserves more than awards alone
"Pirlo is unique," said Spain's Sergio Ramos prior to the European Championships final against Italy in the summer, "With a single pass he can open you up and leave a man one on one. Pirlo is their reference point...
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Alonso takes emotion out of Sociedad clash
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso warned there will be no room for sentiment when he meets his former club Real Sociedad on Sunday...
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Alonso rues injuries
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso is lamenting the international round of fixtures after his club side were struck by injuries...
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Karanka welcomes Essien
The Ghanaian midfielder arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu on the last day of the transfer window, moving to the capital outfit from the Champions League title holders...
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Why Torres Will Top the Premier League in 2012/13.
Chelsea’s Fernando Torres has struggled since his departure from Liverpool but the last 18-months of anguish have readied the striker to be a dominant force in the Premier League once again...
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