Xabi Alonso reacts to the controversial photo of his players

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By: Manu Tournoux

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This Friday, Xabi Alonso appeared at a press conference before the last match of 2025 against Sevilla FC. The Spanish coach was questioned about the controversial photo published during the Copa del Rey match against Talavera.

A photo in which we see several Madrid players, including Vinicius Jr, Franco Mastantuono, Arda Güler and Endrick laughing and joking. All while the match was tense. But Xabi Alonso did not wish to argue. “I haven’t seen the images, but we managed to qualify and we’re already thinking about Seville. It ended well, and that’s it.”

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.