Bayern midfielder Xabi Alonso to retire at end of season MUNICH (AP) — Already owning just about every championship medal in the game, Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso has decided this season will be his last. The 35-y

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Alonso delivers worst corner Hargreaves has ever seen as he kicks flag Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso has a reputation as a dead ball specialist but the Spaniard may want to spend a bit of time after training working on his corners.

Alonso and Mascherano under investigation for alleged tax fraud A Spanish state prosecutor is investigating midfielders Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano for alleged tax fraud. Alonso issued a statement via his Twitter account on Tuesday denying the allegations.

Xabi Alonso meets Southampton midfielder Ward-Prowse Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse bumped into Bayern munich midfielder Xabi Alonso as he took a short holiday to get some rest before joining up with the England Under 21 team.

Bayern Munich plan for life without Lahm and Xabi Alonso Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer believes his side must start focusing on the future in order to cope with the eventual loss of players such as Philipp Lahm and Xabi Alonso.

Xabi Alonso sees red on 100th Champions League game as Bayern are held Xabi Alonso saw red on his 100th Champions League appearance as Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich were frustrated by Shakhtar Donetsk in the first-leg of their last 16 clash at the Arena Lviva.