Quotes by Xabi Alonso

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

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

If you have control of the midfield, you have control of the game, and you have more chances to win.

Bayern is a big club and a big brand, but on a daily basis, it's a family club. You get to know the physios, the kit man, the chefs. It's also a club that's very close to the supporters. That proximity to the fans makes it special.

I grew up a lot as a professional and as a person in Liverpool, and I have very strong links to the club and the city.

People in Liverpool are very welcoming.

Writing is not my thing; playing football is my thing.