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Apr 2021
53m 38s

27: Xabi Alonso

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About this episode
We’re back!
Series 3 of The Greatest Game kicks off with a serial winner, Xabi Alonso!

Xabi talks about becoming a manager, European nights at Anfield, playing in the El Clásico and Spain’s golden generation.

Lastly, Jamie asks Xabi to name his ultimate 5-a-side team, and reveal the greatest game he has ever played in (it’s not Istanbul!).


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