Alonso reveals real reason behind his decision to quit Liverpool.Byline: ANI London, Sep 3 (ANI): Spanish midfielder
In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). Xabi Alonso Xabier Alonso Olano, commonly known as Xabi (prounounced Shabi) Alonso and often misspelt as Xavi Alonso (born 25 November 1981 in Tolosa, Basque Region, Spain) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Liverpool F.C.. , who knew that his time at Liverpool was up a year ago, has now revealed the full details behind a dramatic 28 million pounds Anfield exit. Alonso admits the decision to skip a Champions League match for the birth of his son almost three years ago caused a rift with manager Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez. And the midfielder admits he found it hard to accept being classed as a cash cow Cash Cow 1. One of the four categories (quadrants) in the BCG growth-share matrix that represents the division within a company that has a large market share within a mature industry. 2. when Benitez tried to sell him a year ago, The Sun reports. Alonso, 27, is now one of the next generation of Real Madrid 'Galacticos' after his switch last month. But only now has he spoken out about his relationship with fellow Spaniard Benitez - and the joy of feeling wanted at Real. "It was a tough call and a very difficult decision to make after five years at the club. I have always said that it has been a professional relationship. I have always tried to do what he asked me to do, to try to deliver on the pitch, to do the talking on the pitch," he said. Benitez made no secret of wanting to bring Gareth Barry Gareth Barry (born February 23, 1981 in Hastings, East Sussex), is an English footballer and captain of Aston Villa. He also plays for England. Along with former team-mate Gareth Southgate, he was the only player to play in both final matches at the old Wembley Stadium, once for to the club from Aston Villa last year. Alonso was identified as the valuable asset to fund the move. The deal did not materialise Verb 1. materialise - come into being; become reality; "Her dream really materialized" materialize, happen hap, happen, occur, come about, take place, go on, pass off, fall out, pass - come to pass; "What is happening?"; "The meeting took place off without and Barry ended up joining Manchester City in the most recent transfer window. "Last summer when the club proposed I had to be sold to get funds to sign new players. It was difficult to accept that. I accept it as a professional but that moment probably changed my mind - and I thought, maybe, from that moment it was maybe time for a change," Alonso said. Benitez did little to disguise his displeasure with playmaker play·mak·er n. A player in a sport with goals, such as a guard in basketball, who initiates offensive plays. play Alonso when he opted out of a Champions League last-16 second leg at Inter Milan with Liverpool leading 2-0 to be with his pregnant wife. Alonso said: "When the birth of my child happened, I had to make a decision. I had to be with my family as it was a very important moment." (ANI) Copyright 2009 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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