Xabi Alonso has risked angering the Liverpool fans who used to idolise him by claiming that Fernando Torres 'deserves' to play in Spain.
Alonso left Merseyside for Real Madrid in a £30million move this summer after telling Rafa Benitez that he wanted to join the Bernabeu revolution. Click to continue reading...

It has been revealed that Xabi Alonso may have been prevented from writing an open-letter to Liverpool's fans when he left the club. Given the Spaniard's contribution to the club, I find this to be very disappointing.
Both John Arne Riise and Luis Garcia wrote open letters to Liverpool fans when they left the club, both of which were published on the official Liverpool FC website. Click to continue reading...

Xabi Alonso will never regret joining Liverpool in 2004, despite having the option to join his current club Real Madrid.
The Spanish international was coveted by the La Liga giants prior to leaving Real Sociedad, but chose to join the Premier League side instead.
The midfielder has great memories of his time at Anfield, and admits the fans will always hold a special place in his heart. Click to continue reading...

Devastated is the word that Steven Gerrard used to describe how he felt when Xabi Alonso left Liverpool. It is a strong word. "Gutted" is trotted out routinely by footballers, but "devastated" cuts far deeper, revealing the kind of pain that has been all too apparent in the turbulent five-week spell that has turned Liverpool's season into something already approaching a write-off. Click to continue reading...

Yesterday, I looked at the real cost of Jan Kromkamp's transfer to Liverpool. Today, I attempt to establish the true cost of Xabi Alonso and Luis Garcia, two of Rafa Benitez's most successful signings.
At the time of both transfers, the BBC reported that Garcia cost 6m, but in their report for Alonso's transfer, a fee was not specified. Click to continue reading...

Former teammates; Alonso and Gerrard

I really can't wait to read the December installment of FourFourTwo Magazine. In this issue Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard finally states what we all know: the departure of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid has undeniably damaged the Merseyside club.

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Gerrard actually misses Xabi Alonso. Which is kinda cute.
Don't forget to re-acquaint yourself with this beauty.
But Liverpool still sucks.
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• Police use water cannon at German riot. [SI]
  
• Carlo loves him some Didier Drogba.

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1. If you take up too many projects, you can't watch CL games :-(. Or post enough articles on the blog. I missed a lot of action. Didn't see anything of the CL yesterday... 2. If you can sign Van der Vaart because Xabi Alonso leaves, you should! (Mr Benitez!!) Liverpool looks frail. Click to continue reading...

Steven Gerrard was "devastated" when Xabi Alonso left Liverpool FC and admits the Reds have missed the Spaniard.
Liverpool FC captain Gerrard, who is currently injured forged a good understanding with Alonso in midfield. Alonso moved on to Real Madrid in the summer, since when Liverpool have struggled for form in the Premier League and Champions League. Click to continue reading...

"Devastated, yeah. Devastated. But there was nothing I could do about it...�

Xabi said a long time ago that he wanted another chapter in his career and finally he got it and his team-mates and the coaches couldn't stand in his way. We just have to say thanks and move forward without him.

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"Devastated, yeah. Devastated. But there was nothing I could do about it...�

Xabi said a long time ago that he wanted another chapter in his career and finally he got it and his team-mates and the coaches couldn't stand in his way. We just have to say thanks and move forward without him.

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I know I just talked about Liverpool yesterday, but now I'm not done.

Steven Gerrard has been quoted (recently) as saying that Xabi Alonso is the "difference in us from last year."� {If you are not aware Xabi Alonso is an excellent midfielder who jumped ship and went to to [you guessed it] Real Madrid.

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This is something I saw at Kopblog, posted by a true fan who did a very good research. � Maybe some of us might see what's it is like for Rafa and how brilliant he has been for us.
2004/05
£2m - Josemi: peanuts and was moved on in a swap for Kromkamp 18 months later
£1.5m - Antonio Nunez: part of the Michael Owen deal and filled a gap for a while. Click to continue reading...

He may not yet know the intricacies of their card school, but Alberto Aquilani has already shown he can potentially be Liverpool's ace in the pack on the pitch.
The long wait was ended on Wednesday night when the £20m signing from Roma made a first competitive appearance for his new club at the Emirates. Click to continue reading...

Yup, that's right. It's the same post we put up last year for Halloween. We're just that professional, prepared and well-sorted. But also, last year's Hallo post was so much fun.

And, there are only so many slutty costumes and innuendo we can spout. We topped out somewhere in-between the fireman hose jokes and the Elite XI.

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Yup, that's right. It's the same post we put up last year for Halloween. We're just that professional, prepared and well-sorted. But also, last year's Hallo post was so much fun.

And, there are only so many slutty costumes and innuendo we can spout. We topped out somewhere in-between the fireman hose jokes and the Elite XI.

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News tonight that Steven Gerrard may need surgery on his troublesome groin injury will be meet with dismay by Liverpool football club and its fans.Gerrard, after all, got injured playing for England against the Ukraine when England had already qualified for next year's World Cup so what was he doing playing in that match in the first place? Click to continue reading...

Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has plans to become a Premier League ace after easing himself into English football by playing cards with his new team-mates.
After recovering from his long-term knee injury, Italy international Aquilani made his Liverpool debut this week in the Carling Cup defeat at Arsenal following a trip south that included his introduction to the tradition of the card school. Click to continue reading...

Kop fall-guy Lucas claims the flak he has taken has made him stronger.
Lucas has borne the brunt of supporters' frustrations during Liverpool's rollercoaster start to the season.
The Brazilian has been given the unenviable task of trying to replace fans' favourite Xabi Alonso at the heart of midfield and has been singled out for criticism by supporters. Click to continue reading...

Rafael Benitez has confirmed that Alberto Aquilani has been included in the Liverpool squad for tomorrow night's Carling Cup match at Arsenal.
The midfielder has been recovering from an ankle operation since his summer move from Roma and made his first appearance in a Liverpool shirt in the reserves' 2-0 win against Sunderland last week. Click to continue reading...

• So Marca gave out one of their futbol awards yesterday in an attempt to find out who'd be the next hombre to join Potter Perez's gang. Both Diego Forlan and David Villaaaaa received the "Pichichi" award for their service to their clubs and national team respectively.

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El Real Madrid sigue sin jugar a nada, y no pudo pasar del empate a cero con el Sporting. Si bien es cierto que en su visita a El Molinón llegaba con varias bajas, solo Benzema, Cristiano y Lass son teóricos titulares.

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Speculation mounts about Argentine's future.

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JAVIER MASCHERANO has further rocked the listing Anfield boat this morning by snubbing a new contract.

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Steven Gerrard has emerged as Real Madrid's top target for next summer.
SunSport can reveal Real president Florentino Perez will launch an audacious £30million bid for the Liverpool skipper.
A top Madrid source said: "It's no secret Gerrard is a player Perez and technical director Jorge Valdano admire. Click to continue reading...

Lucas Leiva has vowed to repay Rafa Benitez for his faith, with the Liverpool boss now the man under pressure at Anfield.
Brazilian Lucas has constantly been scrutinised by fans for his unconvincing displays in a Reds shirt since his arrival from Gremio in 2007.
Benitez has persistently defended the player's abilities, but now the tides have turned as the Spanish boss is under immense pressure as a result of Liverpool's dreadful form. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has urged Reds fans to give fit-again Alberto Aquilani time to adapt to English football.
Aquilani, who joined the Reds in the summer from Roma, made his first appearance in a Liverpool shirt on Wednesday night for the reserves as he continues his recovery from ankle surgery. Click to continue reading...

It's been over 20 years since Liverpool last lost four games in a row and it is time for some changes at Anfield. Rafa Benitez has enjoyed a big support from the fans even though he did little to deserve it but it is more than clear he has taken this team as far as he could. He's had his ups and downs at Liverpool but for the team that should be fighting for honours to lose four games in a row is simply inexcusable.

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What's happening in the ever-fertile area of 'ballers making babies? Here are some quick confirmed and un-confirmed updates:

Thigh-Off fave Sebastian Kehl has become a father for the 2nd time. His son, Luis, now has a little sister named Lani. Mum and baby are doing fine.
A little birdie has told us that Michael Carrick's wife, Lisa is pregnant again she's about 3 months along.

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What's happening in the ever-fertile area of 'ballers making babies? Here are some quick confirmed and half-confirmed updates:

Thigh-Off fave Sebastian Kehl has become a father for the 2nd time. His son, Luis, now has a little sister named Leni. Mum and baby are doing fine.
A little birdie has told us that Michael Carrick's wife, Lisa is pregnant again she's about 3 months along.

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Javier needs a wake up call!

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Rafael Benitez has revealed that Liverpool did not come close to selling Javier Mascherano because once he had spoken to Barcelona no bid was received.

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Liverpool yet again this season find themselves in a position which, this time last year, could not have even been imagined. With the loss at home to Lyon and a match coming up against Premier League Manchester United, is the club facing an implosion, and why? Enough has been said about the loss of Xabi Alonso and the playmaking abilities at the back of midfield which he so effortlessly brought to the team, but does one man matter that much? Click to continue reading...

Lyon's 2-1 Champions League victory at Anfield on Tuesday night sparked mass hysteria amongst the Liverpool faithful. While almost everyone points the finger at the absence of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres in recent weeks, even more people are blaming manager Rafa Benitez. There is no doubt about it: people are calling for Rafa Benitez's head.

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Alberto Aquilani could make his first playing appearance in a Liverpool shirt on Wednesday night in a reserve team outing.
The £20million summer signing from Roma is still to feature for the Reds this term as he continues to work his way back to full fitness following a summer knee operation. Click to continue reading...

The South African Football Association have parted company with manager Joel Santana after a string of poor results. Santana, who took over from Carlos Alberto Parreira in April 2008 as Bafana coach, was fired after the national team lost eight of their last nine internationals. South Africa's 1-0 loss to Iceland was the last straw [. Click to continue reading...

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Everybody's favorite international star-to-MLS rumor re-appeared over the weekend, and while nothing has really changed with regard to the long-discussed potential THierry Henry to New York Red Bull rumor, it still managed to resurface and create a little more buzz.

This time around it was the Daily Mail with a story on how Henry is set to pass on a move to Manchester City in order to join the Red Bulls after the 2010 World Cup.

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