Xabi Alonso has reacted to Bayer Leverkusen's humiliating 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The defending Bundesliga champions s

The Spaniard took Liverpool to his heart and is still revered - despite ruling himself out of the race to succeed Jurgen Klopp

The Leverkusen coach was given a warm welcome on his return to the club where he became a fan favorite as a player over five seasons between 2004-09. Alonso won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has started talks with agent Scott Boras about keeping Juan Soto with New York, and they also discussed power-hitting first baseman Pete Alonso.

Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames are among 13 free agents who have received $21.05 million qualifying offers from their former teams

Cashman said he spoke Monday with Boras at the general managers meetings and revealed he had a conversation with Soto after the season, which ended with the Yankees losing the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games.

Liverpool wanted Xabi Alonso as Jurgen Klopp's successor, but Arne Slot's hiring proved that the Reds might have made the better decision.

Xabi Alonso had been the chosen one among Liverpool fans to replace Jurgen Klopp, but Arne Slot has helped them move on with ease.