I have improved with time by playing for elite teams in elite leagues and the Champions League and with the Spanish national team in World Cups and European Championships.

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• Xabi Alonso:

  I have been progressing throughout my career, which is a very good sign.

• Xabi Alonso:

  I came from my hometown team, Real Sociedad, to the best team in England, to the best team in Spain

• Xabi Alonso:

  My idea was to stay in Madrid. Then, when I heard of Munich's interest, I said, 'Xabi, think what y

• Xabi Alonso:

  There have been many games where Xavi and I have played together, and I think we work well.

• Xabi Alonso:

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

• Xabi Alonso:

  There were many good reasons to move to Bayern, and Pep Guardiola was definitely one of them.

• Xabi Alonso:

  Cristiano's numbers are amazing, indisputable.

• Xabi Alonso:

  Of course Zidane has surprised me as a coach. I didn't know how he would do.

• Xabi Alonso:

  I don't think I will stop learning about football. There are certain parts we will never understand

• Xabi Alonso:

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