Alonso

Benitez insisted it would take a 'massive' offer for him to part with Alonso and he was not tempted by a proposal from Juventus.

Xabi Alonso claims Liverpool's season will be a failure if they miss out on the title, regardless of any records they achieve.

However the French-manufacturer appears to be beginning to return to form, with Fernando Alonso recording a strong pole position in Hungary.

Alonso did not rule out a move away from Liverpool but insisted that he is happy at Anfield.

Former Liverpoolmidfielder Xabi Alonso says he made his mind up to leave Anfield as soon asRafa Benitez tried to sell him last summer.

At the end of August he made his two most significant signings of his early career of Alonso and Garcia.

Chelsea have also made enquiries but Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez did not want to sell Alonso to one of his Premier League rivals.

As a rookie, Hamilton was expected to spend this season learning from Alonso, but in fact has ploughed ahead of him.

However, if Alonso forces the matter, the two sides could quickly converge.

He made me sign a performance-based contract, requiring me to score 40% of Fernando Alonso's points by mid-way through the season.

Between them, Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso controlled the top of the time sheets throughout the three-day test at the Spanish track.

Renault driver Alonso, however, denied he had any contracts with Ferrari, and said he had not even talked to the team about his future.

When asked in an interview with LFC TV if he would ever consider coming back to his former club Alonso said: 'Why not?

Up until the weekend, it had been widely assumed that he would partner Fernando Alonso, the Renault driver, at Maranello next year.

Alonso, who has won four races so far this season, said he liked the Shanghai International Circuit.

But had Fernando (Alonso) started from his correct grid position in Italy, we know he would have been fighting for the race win.

Liverpool have lost a fantastic player in Alonso. I was disappointed to see him go and he won't be easy to replace.

Hamilton was left queueing behind Alonso and was ultimately denied the opportunity of a final lap as the Spaniard went on to claim pole.

Alonso also said he was happier this year, despite giving up a title-contending car to drive in the midfield with Renault.

"Each one has his own point of view. He is the manager and I try to do the best with what he tells me, " Alonso added.

Mr. Dennis still made it to the weighting room to tell Alonso quickly not to talk about the used tyres.

Alonso has scored all of Renault's 11 points so far this season, but in Turkey Piquet vowed not to let the negativity get him down.

Kovalainen will step up to become Giancarlo Fisichella's team mate when Fernando Alonso leaves for McLaren at the end of the season.

According to The Guardian, 'McLaren insiders expect Fernando Alonso to leave the team at the end of this season.

"It's not a mystery that Real Madrid are interested in signing him (Alonso) but it won't be easy, " he said.

Later team insides confessed that the right rear wheel had not been properly secured in Alonso's lap 51 pit stop.

The pair were teammates at McLaren in 2007, before Spaniard Alonso fell out with the Woking based team's management and returned to Renault.

Alonso said he was not worried about his Ferrari engine after suffering a failure in Friday practice at the last race in China.

Fernando Alonso on Thursday said he misses being pushed to the limit by a top teammate like Lewis Hamilton.

But Alonso is now back in training and should be available for the clash at The Hawthorns.

Q. After what happened in Spa between Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso, do you think this close fight can be helpful for you?

When Alonso returned to the track, the front-right wheel eventually worked its way loose.

The new arrival comes just as Alonso Sr is finding full fitness following a lengthy lay off with a metatarsal injury.

Alonso has had a rocky relationship with manager, Rafa Benitez ever since the gaffer persistently went after Gareth Barry last summer.

McLaren isn't making a secret out of it. They are hoping to get Alonso in their car as quickly as possible.

Heikki, some people have been saying that you're stepping straight into Alonso's shoes, that's pretty heavy for you, isn't it?

"My information is that Alonso is going to Ferrari next year, " the former eponymous team owner is quoted as saying by The Sun in Britain.

Alonso was driving for Renault when he beat seven-time champion Michael Schumacher to the world title two years in a row.

Alonso, look up to the sky, everything under it is bigger than you.

The formula one veteran is close to both drivers, as a Spanish compatriot of Alonso, and the main test driver for Hamilton's team McLaren.

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has insisted there is no truth in any transfer speculation linking him with a move to Spain.

Juventus are believed to be monitoring the comings and goings at Anfield as they prepare to make a bid for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

The Brit, though, still managed to hold onto his Championship lead by two points over his team-mate Fernando Alonso who claimed the victory.

the Italian had the latest engine whereas Fernando Alonso's was a little tired, and Fisichella was happier with his car's set-up.

Since Alonso quit Anfield for Real Madrid, Liverpool have crashed out of the Champions League and are struggling in the Premier League.

Alonso could hardly be unhappy to garner another eight points, and he is smart enough to appreciate that he cannot win every race.

a long first stint hoisted him well up the depleted field, and he easily stayed ahead of the troubled Alonso to the flag.

Fernando Alonso: Yeah, first pole position in Spain and for sure, a great atmosphere for all the team and for me especially.

The cold relations between Alonso and Benitez could be an important factor in the deal, with the two clashing heads earlier last summer.

The cut to Fernando Alonso's 2009 retainer represents more than a third of his originally contracted pay, it has emerged.

Alonso must be willing to give up his life in order to become truly penitent and to be forgiven for his treachery against Prospero.

Race promoters in Valencia were outraged at the time as they feared losing a considerable amount of revenue without Alonso on track.

Xavi (Spain) - You could pick Alonso or Iniesta but I love to watch Xavi play.

You could make a very strong case for Alonso being the finest deep-lying midfield playmaker in the world.

After the game Alonso all sorts of feelings, he expressed that this competition's victory is very lucky.

I remember them moaning about Alonso being booked a few years ago and it was the reverse on Wednesday.

Fernando Alonso was unimpressed with the performance of his KERS system in Sunday's Australian grand prix.

Big-spending Real have been courting Alonso all summer as they look to rebuild their squad after a disappointing campaign last term.

Meanwhile, reports in Italy suggest Juventus, who tried to sign Alonso last summer, have once again made him their No 1 target.

I was in a good position, immediately right behind Felipe (Massa) and Alonso and the car was very quick and I was convinced I could win.

Alonso received a rapturous ovation from the Singapore fans as he watched the Reds train on Friday night.

Alonso, who left Liverpool for Real Madrid in the summer, admits he feels for his former team-mates as they struggle for form.

Alonso has confirmed that his future at Anfield is far from certain, amid reports he has his heart set on a move to the Spanish capital.

On October 17th, the day Dr Alonso's paper was published, someone dared do more than whisper the word.

Fernando Alonso has revealed he is working hard to "gain the confidence" of his new Formula One employer Ferrari.

We have the special Monza aero items on the car, and a good engine upgrade for Fernando (Alonso) who will use a D-spec engine.

Pedro de la Rosa insists that most of the criticism attracted by world champions Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso is not justified.

Alonso, 27, said he felt better on Friday that he did 24 hours ago.

Renault's pace in Malaysia this weekend will reveal whether the French team is set for a "difficult year, " according to Fernando Alonso.

Also not doing much on Friday was Fernando Alonso, having left Sepang early on Thursday with a reported ear infection.

Ferrari needs a more consistent and technical driver, in the form of Fernando Alonso, according to Gian Carlo Minardi.

Although he emerged just behind Alonso, the seeds for his victory had been sewn.

"To be honest, for my part, the attraction [to Juventus] has remained intact, " Alonso said.

Both Alonso and Briatore, however, agree that claiming victory in a Grand Prix will be an almost impossible task this season.

This summer, with Alonso and Ewing has been such a creative midfield together.

His Renault team explained that Alonso, 27, was dehydrated because his drinks pump failed to work during the race.

Alonso grabbed a front-row start slot with a great lap yesterday in qualifying and he wasn't as light as many people suggested.

Alonso is keen on playing alongside Del Piero and the rest of the Juve squad and he reveals he cannot wait to play for the Old Lady.

Alonso spent much of his day meeting sponsors and local dignitaries.

So rushed was the development, meanwhile, that when it was fitted to Alonso's car for Saturday practice, it caught fire after mere laps.

Alongside him, Alonso nodded agreement. The rest of the 2006 season looks set to be a see-saw ride for them both.

Occasional Ferrari test driver Marc Gene says his countryman Alonso, 27, would be welcomed by the Maranello based team.

The proposal is of midfielder Xabi Alonso, who had already been heavily linked with Juve over the past year, and Dutch winger Drenthe.

Xabi Alonso sat this match out as Vicente Del Bosque gave a chance to the rest of his squad.

Alonso himself did nothing to dampen down the speculation by refusing to deny that he is contemplating leaving the team.

We've brought in Lucas and with Gerrard playing in the middle this year, plus Alonso and Mascherano, he is under pressure.

Fernando Alonso's vast popularity proved frustrating to the former double world champion at the Circuit de Catalunya on Thursday.

The Daily Telegraph claims that Renault 'have suspended negotiations with Giancarlo Fisichella' to facilitate Alonso's return.

Despite that, Alonso reckons McLaren's performance throughout the year justifies his move.

"It doesn't matter and no distinctions are made, " said Robert Alonso, spokesman for the public trust that runs Jackson Memorial.

However, he didn't help his own cause with his criticism of Alonso's totally fair defensive move at the first corner in Spa.

Alonso insisted yesterday that the F-duct is not a major priority for Ferrari, however.

As well as testing a new front wing on Friday in Shanghai, Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso evaluated a new front brake duct design.

Team boss Flavio Briatore, though, has denied that he's about to make an approach for Alonso.

Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Liverpool's pursuit of Gareth Barry was the catalyst behind him leaving Anfield.

Alonso's departure in 2009 to Real Madrid, after five largely impressive years at Anfield, is still a sore point for many supporters.

Alonso left the field on a stretcher last weekend following a high challenge from Newcastle's Joey Barton .

Aquilani has been brought in from Roma to help fill the void left by Alonso's departure to Real Madrid.

Xabi Alonso will force showdown talks over his future, after failing to be convinced he is wanted at Anfield.

But the Anfield gaffer has some work to do to persuade another midfielder, Xabi Alonso, that he is still wanted on Merseyside.

My favourite players are the Spanish ones, Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Xavi Alonso, Arbeloa.

Dismayed by the lack of order, Alonso himself raised his voice and demanded calm, before scurrying for cover.

Alonso's time was set with a lot of fuel on board and with used tyres.

Alonso admits he will be sad to see the 35-year-old leave Anfield, but is understanding of Hyypia's decision to move to pastures new.

It will also be another chance for Alonso to celebrate his recent home win in the Spanish Grand Prix.

Alonso replied: "Not really, because we had a fuel pump problem in qualifying on Saturday. "

Ross Brawn has offered an alternative interpretation of Luca di Montezemolo's recent comments about Fernando Alonso.

After having run four, Alonso, cuticula Kui, Kutehade returned to the maintenance station especially.

For former team mate Fernando Alonso, however, a bumpy takeoff from a Kenyan airport makes worldwide headlines.

Marvel's editor in chief Axel Alonso denied that having a black Spider Man was a publicity stunt.

Alonso added: "You always want the big teams to be at the World Cup. That is the ultimate test and you want to prove you are the best. "

I think everyone remembers the goal Alonso scored from inside his own half and the reaction of Gerrard.

Reports in Italy claim that it is likely to be Xabi Alonso who signs for Juventus.

Xabi Alonso has revealed England have got the rest of the world running scared - thanks to the Fabio Capello factor.

Alonso insisted in a separate interview that the transfer 'was not impossible', though the two clubs are some distance apart on a fee.

But Alonso also believes that Capello has used brilliant man management to maintain England's famous team spirit.

The injury he had wasn't a bad one but we had problems also with Xabi Alonso so we needed to be careful and we have missed him.

In common with the other drivers who tested at Silverstone in April, Alonso believes that the famous track has changed since 2005.

Tomorrow or thursday at least, will be Xabi Alonso day.

The Reds are looking at alternatives after Xabi Alonso reportedly requested a transfer to Real Madrid this week.

About Alonso, what can you tell me? What do you expect from him in these moments of building of the car?

According to the Spanish press, Fernando Alonso is growing weary of life in the formula one midfield.

Alonso himself admitted he needed a miracle now to take the Championship title from Hamilton.

Fernando Alonso: (After Massa let him)Don't talk to me any more!

Fernando Alonso's impressive Monaco victory coincided perfectly with Renault company President Carlos Ghosn's first race visit of 2006.

Juan Pablo Montoya says he sympathises with the current plights of formula one world champions Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton.

In this situation, D'Agostino is the economical option, but being a Spaniard, Xabi Alonso is expected to fit in easily with the team.

Here he voices some typically trenchant views on Fernando Alonso's recent behaviour. . .

Although no one was injured, Alonso was forced to postpone his travel plans.

Xabi Alonso is a doubt for Saturday's trip to West Ham - though both Javier Mascherano and Fernando Torres should be fit.

Alonso, an engineer, teamed with Bentley Boys USA when conceptualizing the concept.

The loss of Alonso, however, does not have to be catastrophic to Liverpool's title prospects.

The Athletic Bilbao midfielder has been touted as a possible replacement should Xabi Alonso leave Anfield.

Wenger opted not to use that fund this summer after failing to agree a fee with Liverpool for Xabi Alonso.

Alvaro Arbeloa has questioned his former club Liverpool's title credentials after selling Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid this summer.

At the time, Alonso's switch to Woking, announced a full year in advance, seemed a wise one.

From last season's strong core Xabi Alonso has left, part of Mascherano is elsewhere and Torres and Gerrard are beset by injury.

Local hero Fernando Alonso was just seventeenth and the highest placed Red Bull was Australia's Mark Webber.

It is also impossible to ignore the fact that Alonso's is not a race-winning car.

The race after that, in Monaco, McLaren was back, with Alonso first and Hamilton second.

Fernando Alonso, however, believes that Monaco will give him the chance to increase his championship lead with Renault.

In Dubai for the roadshow event is Fernando Alonso's teammate Nelson Piquet.

Xabi Alonso is also unlucky not to make the list considering fringe Spanish internationals Diego Capel and Santi Cazorla are there.

I actually think there should be a debate regarding Xabi Alonso's booking.

We have Gerrard and remember Alonso and Sissoko have more experience now and Bolo Zenden can also play central midfield.

Behind him I see, of course, Mark and the other usual suspects in this year's championship - Hamilton, Alonso and Button.

Alonso saying to the Spannish press that race strategy is more important than start position, on this track.

Liverpool new boy Alberto Aquilani insists he does not want to be compared to Xabi Alonso at Anfield.

Alonso has fond memories of his dramatic victory at Imola last year, which proved once and for all that he can take on Schumacher.

therefore spanish bank also ingenuity to alonso's thumb threw insurance.

Alonso confronts rumours that he has a strained relationship with his new team-mate, Felipe Massa.

Liverpool have named Xabi Alonso in the matchday squad for Sunday's friendly fixture against Espanyol, according to the News of the World.

Perez was asked about Real's interest in Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery and Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

Alonso said: "We knew we would eventually lose a game and our winning streak would end. "

You two have locked out the pole position for every year since 2003 apart from one year when Fernando (Alonso) was on pole.

His message was quickly re-tweeted by another former Red and Alonso's current Real Madrid teammate Alvaro Arbeola.

I have heard this through the papers. Alonso is a great player, but it's just paper talk.

The boss also revealed that Xabi Alonso and Yossi Benayoun were not involved due to ankle injuries.

"One thing I can say is that I personally appreciated the honesty of the club executives, " Alonso said.

Alonso was training today and hopefully he will be okay for the weekend, " Benitez told the club's official website. "

This (Alonso) is an issue which, for the time being, we are not going to consider. We will see what happens in the future.

Xabi Alonso recently celebrated a milestone when he played his 100th game for Liverpool .

Should Xabi Alonso feature in Saturday's clash against Middlesbrough at the Riverside he will have achieved a unique landmark.

Xabi Alonso also wanted to meet him, his father had played alongside Maradona at Barcelona.

Alonso was furious with this and walked away from Mr.

Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso talked about the victory over Olympique Lyonnais. The former scored the team's fourth goal.

Fernando Alonso is a world famous Formula One racing driver.

I would also try to sign Xabi Alonso, although Rafa Benitez won't sell him easily.

Kaka was a free agent and Xabi Alonso worked very hard in midfield.

Alonso signed for Liverpool in 2004 from Basque Country-based Spanish side Real Sociedad.

"I know exactly where it will happen, " said postdoc Alonso Ricardo, from Cali, Colombia.

Reynold rider Alonso this time actually falls behind, in ran 9 Shan Quanhou also still paced back and forth in the end position.

In my list of most talented drivers, you can see Raikkonen, Alonso, Hamilton and Vettel.

Alonso concurred , telling the media he is "fine" . He finished eighth.

Personally, I am growing rather weary of the anti-Alonso sentiment which seems rife in this country.

Liverpool report for pre-season training on July 6 but Alonso will be given extra time off because of his Spain duty.

Alonso: good boatswain, have care, where's the master?

Liverpool ace Xabi Alonso says he is not interested in leaving Anfield for the Bernabaeu.

Alvaro Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso talked to the press in the mixed zone after facing Racing.

However, Juve president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli revealed this morning that talks over Alonso's transfer had stalled for the present time.

"Azizi is a big fish, " said Rogelio Alonso, a terrorism expert at Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid. "This is an interesting find. "

It is not fair when people compare Alonso and Lucas.

The one-two left Alonso 34 points behind McLaren's leader Lewis Hamilton, with eight races remaining.

With Liverpool awaiting the results of scans on Daniel Agger and Xabi Alonso, Riise has confirmed he is available to face Birmingham.

However I was not fast enough on the straights to pass Alonso.

Moreover, for the first time in 2009, his best lap of the race was marginally quicker than former double world champion Alonso's.

Liverpool and Real Madrid have reached an agreement over Xabi Alonso, and the player will be presented next week, according to reports.

After I did the drive-through, I got stuck behind Fernando (Alonso).

SG: My goal and the penalty came from knowing Xabi Alonso and Didi Hamann were behind me.

Letizia's status as a commoner, as well as her previous marriage to school teacher Alonso Guerrero, offended some of the old guard in Spain.

The Real full back said: "Xabi Alonso can provide direction, set the rhythm of the game and provide 40 metre passes. "

Alonso says he learned a lot watching these players.

Alonso, however, is still confident he can fight back and win the race in order to reduce the gap to Hamilton in the standings .

Mr. Alonso let's start from scratch: when did you first sit behind a wheel?

Laura Alonso heads a group in Argentina called Poder Ciudadano, or Citizen Power.

For every Fernando Torres or Xabi Alonso, there has been an El-Hadji Diouf, a Djibril Cisse, or a Robbie Keane.

Alonso and his rivals will be back on track at Spa-Francorchamps from August 27-29.

I fancied us on penalties because we had some good penalty takers: Didi, Riise, Alonso, and Cisse is always confident taking a pen.

Is your next driver line-up already taking shape, with Alonso going and Giancarlo Fisichella's contract running out?

Having scored 19 points compared to teammate Fernando Alonso's 61 in 2008, Piquet admitted he is keen to open his 2009 tally soon.

While the football world is expecting Xabi Alonso to move to Real Madrid Manchester Cityare plotting an audacious bid of their own.

Fernando Alonso: No, it's the same.

Now the gap to Alonso is ten points and we will go into the summer break with this in mind.

A surprise 4 stop strategy that saw Michael put in fastest lap after fastest lap to beat Alonso by 8. 3 seconds.

He wanted to play and it's difficult here with Lucas and Mascherano playing well now, and Xabi Alonso and Gerrard.

AS say Alonso is keen for a resolution before then so that he can search for a new home in the Spanish capital.

Rafa Benitez today revealed he has told Xabi Alonso that he should stay at Liverpool.

Juventus chief Giovanni Cobolli Gigli reveals that his club are working hard in order to sign Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has told AS that he will always be grateful to Liverpool after learning a lot at the Merseyside club.

Xabi Alonso and Pepe spoke in the mixed zone about Real Madrid's 7-1 victory over Osasuna.

In him [Alonso], I know that my record is in safe hands.

Q. When you showed you didn't have the pace of Hamilton after the pit stop, did you ask to change again like Alonso?

Xabi Alonso is a player I always watch and try to learn from.

Alonso has enjoyed a successful spell in English football, having arrived at Liverpool from Real Sociedad in 2004.

Maybe we are better placed now and we have learnt from what happened in 2009 when we lost Xabi Alonso.

Between Alonso and Hamilton, who is stronger?

Then you go to the midfield with Alonso, Mascherano, Lucas and Gerrard, with Torres up front and Ngog, who is a very good prospect.