Developing Quote by Xabi Alonso

“Passion? Of course it's necessary, but it's more important to have footballing foundations, certainly, when developing players.” quote by Xabi Alonso — Download Open image

“Passion? Of course it's necessary, but it's more important to have footballing foundations, certainly, when developing players.”

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Cristiano's numbers are amazing, indisputable.

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I have learned from all of my coaches, and I am sure I will learn a lot with Guardiola.

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To be fighting at European level, you need players who know how to play in the big games.

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I want to win the Champions League with Bayern.

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How many times have you seen me run into the box with the ball, dribbling past players? It's uncommon because it's not my game;…

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If I decide somewhere along the way to take my chances as a manager, my link, my commitment, my passion with Liverpool is there.

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I prefer not to compare teams because it's not fair at all.

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I've been lucky, but I have earned that luck.

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With Senna, I am not incompatible; I am not incompatible with anyone.

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At the end, when you play, you want to win.

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That is probably the biggest issue about the English game. You need to be a great player and great at striking the ball, of…

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Madrid is a big city. It's very dynamic and cosmopolitan.

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