Xabi Alonso - Wikipedia
WEBAlonso is a Meath Gaelic football supporter. [181] His interest in the Irish sport stems from the age of 15 when he stayed with a family in the Irish town of Kells, County Meath to learn English, and played the sport in his spare time.
‘It’s great a lad from the town has done well for himself’: Kells ...
WEBMay 21, 2024 · Xabi Alonso is back in Ireland this week, where on Wednesday night he manages Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final against Atalanta at the Aviva Stadium.
Five famous soccer players from abroad with GAA connections
WEBFeb 18, 2015 · Xabi Alonso. Probably the most famous and most exotic of footballers to have a link with the GAA, Alonso famously dabbled with Gaelic Football during his time as a Spanish exchange student in...
At what level did Xabi Alonso play Gaelic football?
WEBHe certainly has a Champions League medal, and he certainly did spend some time in Ireland in his youth (on a school exchange programme to improve his English), and did play some Gaelic football while here.
Kells recalls the summer a future World Cup winner came to stay
WEBJul 15, 2010 · The people of Kells had an extra special reason to celebrate Spain's World Cup win on Sunday as Xabi Alonso, the Spanish midfielder, once played football in the town with locals.
‘I came here at 14 to Kells, I enjoyed my summer’ – Xabi Alonso …
WEBMay 21, 2024 · Alonso played GAA during his stint as a student when he was 14, in Meath, and has fond memories. “No, that moment it (European final) was not in my plans. I came here (at) 14 to Kells, I...
Xabi Alonso: 10 things on the Bayer Leverkusen coach
WEBSep 26, 2023 · The Spaniard's summer trip has gained something of a mythical status in Ireland, with the story that he played one of the country's national sports - Gaelic football - growing legs over the...
Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso's summer of GAA
WEBJun 14, 2012 · Spanish footballer Xabi Alonso has said despite his love for Ireland, he was out wreck the Republic's Euro 2012 dream during their big clash tonight in Gdansk.
Alonso warmly remembers connection with Ireland ahead of …
WEBMay 21, 2024 · Alonso lived in Meath for a summer at the age of 16, playing football with Kells Celtic and also trying his hand at Gaelic football.
Xabi Alonso hails 'Irish connection' as he prepares Bayer ... - MSN
WEBXabi Alonso has hailed his Irish connection ahead of Wednesday night’s Europa League final between Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta.
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