Xabier xabi alonso olano born 25 november 1981 is a retired spanish international footballer who played for liverpool from 20042009. Humble, warm, unaffected, cultured, gentlemanly there is little about mr alonso that screams footballer no overthetop haircut, diamondencrusted jewellery or loud supercar. Xabi alonsos firsthalf showing for liverpool in their 30 win over norwich city in 2004 was a thing of beauty to behold. However, the team opted not to extend the loan deal and he returned to spain to train with xabi alonsos former club, real sociedad. The spanish 34yearold former real madrid and liverpool midfielder is currently playing in germany for bundesliga giants bayern munich. Podcast with xabi alonso pretty good listen if you like football, as xabi talks about his experience with benitez, mourinho, and guardiola, his playing career, the pressures that come with playing professional football and his decision to retire. Alonso was f1 champion in 2005 and 2006, while he was with renault, with his first championship ending a fiveyear dominance by michael schumacher and ferrari. He dominated the anfield pitch like majestic opera conductor you could not take your eyes off, while displaying a swanlike grace and elegance as he sprayed balls around with pinpoint accuracy. Dec, 2017 xabi alonso explained to us how a holding midfielder like him felt the evolution that was experimenting the football during all those 15 years that last his sporting career. He used to play in the spanish league for a club called real sociedad club career statistics. He previously spent a season on loan at bolton wanderers in the 200708 season with an option for a permanent deal. Ferraris fernando alonso has become the latest formula 1 driver to confirm the number he has requested for the 2014 season. Cristiano rolando with the girlfriend seen entering to the court. Globally acclaimed electronic music producer and musician deadmau5 has revealed today the official track listing for while1 alonso gifts and merchandise.
Alonso rates as verstappen as f1s best current driver. Fernando alonso to retire from formula 1 at end of season after 17 years alonso has 32 career f1 wins, 22 poles and 97 podiums. In 2005, we won the champions league in my first season, and it went click. The precocious and personable youngster who made so much history so soon comfortably wore the crown a bright. Alonso s two titles pale in comparison to sebastian vettels four and lewis. He is often regarded as one of the greatest formula one drivers in the history of the sport. Spanish midfielder xabi alonso has confirmed that he will retire at the end of the season after enjoying a stellar club career. Away from formula one, he is a champion of the 201819 fia world endurance championship and a twotime winner of the 24 hours of le mans in 2018 and 2019 with toyota. Xabi alonso born 25 november 1981 is a spanish football player, plays for real madrid. Apr 18, 2019 pierre gasly also teamed up with football legends clarence seedorf, luis figo and xabi alonso, along with nico rosberg, for a game of cuju chinas ancient version of football. Aug 24, 2018 a lot has changed since fernando alonso made his f1 debut in 2001 credit. Fernando alonso believes lewis hamilton is the only one of f1 2018s drivers who can be truly happy at the end of the season.
Alonso definition of alonso by the free dictionary. No, xabi is a footballer fernando is a f1 driver asked in sports, formula one are liverpool footballer xabi alonso and formula 1 driver fernando alonso related. Why xabi alonso admission is driving fear into liverpool. Alonso arrived at liverpool from real sociedad in august 2004. The first son of periko alonso, who played with real sociedad and fc barcelona, alonso grew up surrounded by football. The real madrid midfielder patrols the pitch with a. Alonso i feel like an f1 driver our car was not good. He is an actor, known for birmingham city vs liverpool fc 2005, 201220 uefa champions league 2012 and 20102011 uefa champions league 2010. Xabi alonso simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Follow xabi alonsos instagram account to see all 1 of their photos and videos. Just 24 years old, fernando alonso also led the renault team to the 2005 constructors championship, thus ending the reign of the michael schumacherferrari combination that had dominated for so long. During that time he made 143 league appearances and scored 14 goals.
Fernando alonso lucky to be alive after f1 crash as rosberg. Spain xabi alonso profile with news, career statistics. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Speaking on former f1 driver nico rosbergs beyond victory podcast, alonso admitted that when rafa benitezs side were trailing 30, the reds players were all left feeling angry and depressed. D espite falling down the grid during a difficult period with mclarenhonda, fernando alonso is still a top class formula 1 driver in david coulthards eyes leading the team into the 2017 season. He and his wife, ms nagore aranburu, live in a beautiful yet understated family home in the leafy outskirts of munich, close to the international school two of their three trilingual children jon, 8, and ane, 6 attend.
Midfielder xabi alonso was a true kop favourite with a reputation as one of the best passers in the game. When the team hit the jackpot with its 2005 and 2006 cars, it was alonso who seized the initiative to take two titles. Nico rosberg and xabi alonso discuss the physical demands. Alonso was hamiltons first f1 teammate in 2007 as they battled for the title with ferraris kimi raikkonen, who ultimately prevailed by a single point over the mclaren pair. Aug 14, 2018 fernando alonso to retire from formula 1 at end of season after 17 years alonso has 32 career f1 wins, 22 poles and 97 podiums. As part of a new regulations to be introduced next year, drivers will. The 28th formula one world drivers champion was at the time the youngest ever.
And when liverpool grips you, it grips you for life. Fernando alonso to retire from formula 1 at end of season. Ac milan vs manchester united 53, kaka show his magic to. Follow xabi alonso s instagram account to see all 1 of their photos and videos. Alonso also won the 2019 24 hours of daytona for wayne taylor racing. Alonso was born in the small town of tolosa, gipuzkoa, basque country, into a family known for its footballing prowess. Mar 20, 2016 fernando alonso admitted he was lucky to be alive after the spectacular collision with esteban gutierrezs haas which was the abiding image of the seasons opening grand prix here in. On september 25, 2005 he won the formula one world drivers. Organised by the real madrid foundation alongside kohfahlballstrategien and.
Alonso says farewell to f1 it had been expected, but fernando alonso s confirmation that he will not race in formula 1 in 2019 still sent shockwaves through the sport regardless. Fernando alonso requests 14 as his formula 1 car number f1. Xabi alonso opens up on liverpools dramatic champions league. As ricciardo showed last year, driver market bombshells can be dropped at any time. He made his 5 million dollar fortune with centre midfielder for liverpool. Was the youngest driver to start an f1 race for minardi in 2001. Fernando alonso diaz is a spanish racing driver who won the formula one world championship in 2005 and 2006 for the renault team. Alonsos brother mikel played for spanish club real union. A lot has changed since fernando alonso made his f1 debut in 2001 credit. D espite falling down the grid during a difficult period with mclarenhonda, fernando alonso is still a top class formula 1 driver in david coulthards eyes leading the. Jan 20, 2009 no, xabi is a footballer fernando is a f1 driver asked in sports, formula one are liverpool footballer xabi alonso and formula 1 driver fernando alonso related. Mr xabi alonso aficionados the journal issue 295 17.
The football player is married to nagore aranburu, his starsign is sagittarius and he is now 38 years of age. He has been married to nagore aranburu since july 11. Alonso shenoi golin e tij te pare me real madrid kunder villarreal me penallti ne fitoren 62 te real madrid kunder villarreal cf me 21 shkurt 2010. Are xabi alonso and fernando alonso brothers answers. Mar 09, 2017 spanish midfielder xabi alonso has confirmed that he will retire at the end of the season after enjoying a stellar club career. Xabi alonso latest news, transfers, pictures, video. Current under14s coach xabi alonso has opened the international football coaches convention, learning from the best.
Fernando alonso requests 14 as his formula 1 car number. He also featured in the national team, winning 21 caps over the course of his career. Everyones favourite cool, bearded world cup winner has officially announced that hell call it a day at the end of current. Why fernando alonsos f1 retirement shows how desperately the.
Xabi alonso opens up on liverpools dramatic champions. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about midfielder xabi alonso on espn. Apr 19, 2019 speaking on former f1 driver nico rosbergs beyond victory podcast, alonso admitted that when rafa benitezs side were trailing 30, the reds players were all left feeling angry and depressed. He remained contracted to mclaren as an ambassador but the team did not renew that agreement when. After being groomed for greatness by flavio briatore, he took his maiden pole and victory in his first year as a renault race driver in 2003. A superb passer of the ball, xabi was part of the liverpool team that fought back to stun ac milan and win the 2005 champions league final.
Xabi alonso opens the international learning from the. Fernando alonso lucky to be alive after f1 crash as. Xabi alonso bleacher report latest news, videos and. The bayern munich star, who played in the clubs 51 demolition of. An f1 comeback for alonso at ferrari would certainly be unlikely but in f1 you can never say never. Relive the best moments of xabi alonso, the legendary real madrid midfielder, including videos photos, and statistics on the official website.
Til that nico used to hold his breath when driving through corners. Alonso to drive for mclaren in indy 500 but f1 return. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. He won two world titles and was runnerup three times. Alonso is one of the most successful drivers of the modern era but walked away from the championship at the end of 2018. Football statistics of xabi alonso including club and national team. Xabi alonso was born in november 1981 in tolosa, spain.
Xabi alonso confirms his retirement after stellar daily. Xabi alonso, in action for liverpool, says the club gripped him. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. Aug 14, 2018 after teasing news about his future on twitter last week, fernando alonso has finally announced his plans for 2019. First name xabier last name alonso olano nationality spain date of birth 25 november 1981 age 38 country of birth spain place of birth tolosa position midfielder height 183 cm weight 80 kg foot both. Xabi alonso biography, stats, rating, footballers profile.
The players distinctive feature is excellent kicking skills and powerful shot, which enables him to display masterful direct free kicks and score goals from really long distances. Get the latest xabi alonso news, photos, rankings, lists and more on bleacher report. Nico rosberg and xabi alonso discuss the physical demands of. Apr 24, 2017 the past week has been one of the most exciting in fernando alonso s illustrious racing career, but the mclarenhonda formula one driver came down from his high sunday after receiving news of an. Alonso i have the idea of returning to f1 2 time world champion fernando alonso has kept himself busy since stepping away from f1 trying his hand at sports cars, indycar, and now is. He plays as defensive midfielder an is a deeplyin playmaker. Why fernando alonsos f1 retirement shows how desperately. He drives his inconspicuous audi to and from training every day, rather than the headturning classic mercedes 190 sl convertible that he keeps in his garage for quiet country drives on free afternoons. Alonso was a vocal critic of the engine manufacturer and stepped away from f1 at the end of 2018. Fernando alonso diaz born july 29, 1981 in oviedo, spain is a spanish formula one racing driver and a twotime world champion. The provincial court of madrid judges cristiano ronaldo and xabi alonso for allegedly defrauding the treasury in two trials in which the prosecutors office requests two and five years in prison, respectively, and the payment of millions in fines.
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