Ovations for coach Alonso ahead of Leverkusen home farewell

NAMPA / DPA
2025-05-11
Leverkusen, Germany (dpa) - Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has been honoured by the club ahead of his final home game amid an ovation from the fans. "Xabi, Xabi" chants echoed around the stadium when Alonso received a street sign with his name, a dinner jacket and a framed photo with the trophies he won with the club from the bosses. A visibly moved Alonso waved and blew kisses in all directions at the short ceremony before the kick-off again......
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