Tag: Atletico Madrid
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UCL: How we’ll stop Luis Suarez – Chelsea captain
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta has a plan to stop high flying Luis Suarez in the Champions League round of 16 first leg clash on Tuesday. They will be hoping to secure an advantage for the second leg, but Azpi will be all too aware of the threat Atletico and Suarez pose. “The best way to…
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Atletico strike, Dembele tests positive for COVID-19
Atletico Madrid’s new signing Moussa Dembele has tested positive for Covid-19, the club announced on Thursday. The squad underwent testing on Wednesday, from which “Moussa Dembele had a positive result for Covid-19 in the PCR test,” Atletico said in a statement. “The striker remains isolated at his home, strictly complying with the recommendations of the…
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Suarez double snatches win for La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid at Eibar
Luis Suarez’s double, including a late penalty kick, helped Atletico Madrid to snatch a 2-1 win at Eibar on Thursday. Eibar took the lead through Serbian goalkeeper Marco Dmitrovic who slammed home a 12th minute penalty kick for what was, unsurprisingly, his first goal for the club. It was also the first time a goalkeeper…
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Simeone named Coach of the Decade ahead of Mourinho, Guardiola
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has seen off competition from the likes of Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho to be declared Coach of the Decade. The fiery Argentine has this week had the honour bestowed on him by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS), after the numbers had been crunched on his…
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Arsenal directors angry with Atletico Madrid over Torreira
Arsenal directors are angry with Atletico Madrid’s treatment of Lucas Torreira. Torreira joined Atletico on a season long loan deal in October after being cast into the shadows under Mikel Arteta following a serious ankle injury. Having started just two games for Diego Simeone’s side this season, Arsenal chiefs believe Atletico are trying to devalue…
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Wolves warned of Diego Costa risk
Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino has warned Wolves over a move for free agent Diego Costa. Released from his Atletico Madrid contract, Costa could now be set to resurrect his career at Wolves, who boast a number of players represented by his agent Jorge Mendes. But former Chelsea striker Cascarino believes there are plenty of…
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Atletico Madrid terminate Diego Costa’s contract
Atletico Madrid have confirmed the termination of Diego Costa’s contract. Goal reported at the start of the week that Costa had informed Atletico officials of his desire to leave the club six months before the expiration of his contract. The 32-year-old cited personal reasons for wanting to leave Wanda Metropolitano after being excused from training,…
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Atletico Madrid stay top of La Liga with Suarez double
Atletico Madrid went three points clear at the top of the Spanish La Liga table with two games in hand following victory over Elche. Ex-Liverpool and Barcelona forward Luis Suarez slotted in England international Kieran Trippier’s cross in the 41st minute to put Atletico ahead. Yannick Carrasco then set up Suarez for his second after…
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Atletico Madrid sign midfielder Kondogbia from Valencia
Atletico Madrid have signed French midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia from Valencia for an undisclosed fee, both La Liga clubs said on Tuesday. The 27-year-old has signed a four-year contract with Atletico and replaces Thomas Partey, who joined Arsenal just before the transfer window closed. Arsenal had activated his 50-million-euro ($58.52 million) release clause. La Liga rules…
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2am call sparked Arsenal deadline move for Partey
Arsenal’s deadline day swoop for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey was sparked by a 2am call on Sunday morning. Marca reports The Gunners were heavily linked with Partey all summer but went for broke in the very early hours of deadline day. Partey knew Arsenal were interested in him, but went to bed on Sunday…