Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has dismissed comments made by Barcelona President Joan Laporta. The Blaugrana chief had characterised Los Blancos as ‘close to power’, and Alonso’s response will no doubt have brought a smile to many Madridistas.
Alonso was speaking to the press ahead of their clash with RB Salzburg in the Club World Cup, while just hours earlier, Laporta had spoken at a club event. Laporta’s efforts to highlight what in his eyes is the difference between the Clasico duo seemed to find little footing with Alonso.
In many senses, Laporta was preaching to the choir at his club event. He told MD that Barcelona tend to rely more on their academy than signings, which speaks to the identity of both.
“Madrid has a feeling of power, and we have a feeling of freedom, of identity. They’re more into signing players, and we have more players from La Masia.”
Hours later across the Atlantic Ocean, Alonso sat down to face the media in Philadelphia ahead of their final group game in the Club World Cup.
“I imagine the context, and I don’t want to get into that, but we have a sense of democracy [at Real Madrid], of freedom as well, and, I imagine they have some notion of being close to power too. It goes both ways,” Alonso explained.
Alonso went on later in his press conference to explain what Real Madrid means on a global stage, calling on his time as a player.
“It’s the most prestigious team in the world. Its history speaks for itself, wherever you go. And this is what makes Madrid great. And these are factors that help Madrid achieve more, helps push the club forward. It’s a privilege and an honour to be part of this club. I will try to achieve our goals and enhance our legend.”
RapagGHUpcoming
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Alonso when a president talk you don't respond. lack of respect. If it was Flick against Perez it won't be nice 🙂. That's a political talk so you a small boy don't reply.
Romcdeimor
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Obviously Barca needs to play their academy players... Much of their money went to the Referees in the previous decade, thats why they have to sell their gallery seats to register players. no wonder Laporta got bitter of Madrid's finances.
babafemi
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Let’s face it, the only reason Barcelona stoped buying players is because the club broke and have been broke. Full stop. Were : Deco, Ronaldinho , Ronaldo , Eto David villa Suarez Dembelle, Fabrigas Griezmann, Ibrahimovic Lewandowski All promoted into the team from your academy? Stop blaming other teams for your bankruptcy, money is meant to be spent if you can afford it. We don’t all have to sell grass and VIP lounges for a decade upfront just to raise funds to pay salaries. The only Asset they have in that club right now is Lamine Yamal.. that is why they are pushing so hard to get the balondor for him ahead of Raphinha even though they know he isn’t deserving of a top 3…hoping to raise some money through endorsements/sponsorships and sorts. It will be easy to box in a naive Spanish 17year old chasing glory than to mix business with a 28year old experienced and already established Brazilian wouldn’t it?
macabiosu
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Alonso when a president talk you don't respond. lack of respect. If it was Flick against Perez it won't be nice 🙂. That's a political talk so you a small boy don't reply.
Are you from North Korea or something?
ruyimpst
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Alonso when a president talk you don't respond. lack of respect. If it was Flick against Perez it won't be nice 🙂. That's a political talk so you a small boy don't reply.
shut up dumbass :)
Heikal_Mahsir
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Alonso when a president talk you don't respond. lack of respect. If it was Flick against Perez it won't be nice 🙂. That's a political talk so you a small boy don't reply.
Small talk. Stupid barca
MADRIDISTA__07
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Alonso when a president talk you don't respond. lack of respect. If it was Flick against Perez it won't be nice 🙂. That's a political talk so you a small boy don't reply.
gaysolona fans 🤷
fimadklmrz
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Alonso when a president talk you don't respond. lack of respect. If it was Flick against Perez it won't be nice 🙂. That's a political talk so you a small boy don't reply.
your president is useless why talking about Madrid always
bedcdepuz
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Alonso when a president talk you don't respond. lack of respect. If it was Flick against Perez it won't be nice 🙂. That's a political talk so you a small boy don't reply.
president with no class
Bapbcdimnr
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Alonso when a president talk you don't respond. lack of respect. If it was Flick against Perez it won't be nice 🙂. That's a political talk so you a small boy don't reply.
Go tell your president to stop talking about Madrid.
pokeklmpry
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Obviously Barca needs to play their academy players... Much of their money went to the Referees in the previous decade, thats why they have to sell their gallery seats to register players. no wonder Laporta got bitter of Madrid's finances.
barca academy is the heart of spain.without barcelona spain would have achieved nothing
JayRule
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Alonso when a president talk you don't respond. lack of respect. If it was Flick against Perez it won't be nice 🙂. That's a political talk so you a small boy don't reply.
When tell you’re obese president stop talking bout Madrid
Hoyabeklrz
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Alonso when a president talk you don't respond. lack of respect. If it was Flick against Perez it won't be nice 🙂. That's a political talk so you a small boy don't reply.
then who are you to reply xabi Alonso ?
Bapbcdimnr
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Alonso when a president talk you don't respond. lack of respect. If it was Flick against Perez it won't be nice 🙂. That's a political talk so you a small boy don't reply.
Did Alonso insulted him?