Month: September 2009

Why did Xabi Alonso leave Liverpool?

Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has now revealed the reason for him leaving England for Spain. The Tolosa born star admitted that he had made up his mind to leave Anfield after Benitez tried to sell him in the 2008-09 season in order to raise the funds to buy Gareth Barry from Aston Villa. As … Read more

Cole signs new four year deal

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has put pen to paper a new four year deal, following in the footsteps of club captain and fellow defender John Terry, who inked a new five year deal on Monday. Cole, who joined Chelsea from London rivals Arsenal in 2006, said that Chelsea were becoming more of a “family”, and … Read more