It has only been a few months since Xabi Alonso has taken charge of Real Madrid, replacing Carlo Ancelotti.But the Spaniard has seen himself assume a great control of Real Madrid’s transfer policy

Veterans and tyros If the script goes to plan, Spain’s La Liga season will open with a fairy tale. It goes by the name of Santi Cazorla. He is 40 years old, his right ankle has endured so much wear and tear it often feels twice that age.