Defending Spanish champions Atletico Madrid captain Coke is desperate for crowds to return to venues in full force after more than a year playing in empty or half-empty stadiums due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Spanish health chiefs announced on Wednesday that playing fields will be able to return to 100 percent capacity […]
Angel Correa celebrates after scoring a goal against Villarreal.© AFP Scoring from about 50 yards is no joke, but some players have often defied logic and have managed to detect the back of the net from in and around the half-way line. Atletico Madrid forward Angel Correa is the latest on that list. He did […]
Kieran Trippier on Friday became Newcastle’s first signing under the club’s new Saudi-led ownership, with manager Eddie Howe saying he hopes his arrival will pave the way for more additions to their relegation-threatened squad. The 31-year-old full-back has returned to the Premier League from Atletico Madrid for an undisclosed fee, which is understood to be […]
Kieran Trippier has signed with Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.© Twitter Newcastle United announced on Friday they have signed Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid, with the England international becoming the first arrival under the club’s new Saudi-led ownership. The 31-year-old full-back has moved back into the Premier League for an undisclosed fee, which is […]
File photo of Diego Simone.© AFP Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and forward Antoine Griezmann have tested positive for Covid-19, as the La Liga champions announced five new cases on Thursday. Atletico said Simeone and 2018 World Cup winner Griezmann were asymptomatic and were in isolation along with Kok, Hector Herrera and Joao Felix. The […]
Diego Simeone celebrated 10 years of Atletico Madrid on Thursday, a rare achievement in the feverish field of top-level football management. The achievement is even more remarkable given Atlético’s track record prior to the arrival of Argentina in 2011. The Spanish side’s previous boss, Jesus Gil, is passing through 37 coaches in his 16 years […]
Karim Benzema scored two goals in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao.© AFP Karim Benzema scored in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday to clear Carlo Ancelotti’s side eight points clear of La Liga in the winter break. As Real ended the year with a bang, city rivals and defending champions […]
Barcelona are again looking to top La Liga’s top four after 19-year-old Nico González emerged victorious as the late winner, before Atletico Madrid were beaten by Sevilla. Nico’s strike came after 22-year-old Ferran Jatgala’s full debut, and 17-year-old Gavi had earlier given Barca a two-goal lead at the Camp Nou. But Elche scored twice in […]
PSG are set to face Real Madrid in the UCL Round of 16.© AFP Paris Saint-Germain will play Real Madrid while Liverpool face Inter Milan in two standout ties in the Champions League last 16 after embarrassed UEFA were forced to reschedule Monday’s draw after a “technical problem”. PSG were initially tied with Manchester United, […]
Real Madrid consolidated their already dominant position in the title race after beating Atletico Madrid 2-0 on Sunday, 13 points ahead of defending champions in La Liga. Atletico have a game over their rivals, but even in December its advantage is substantial and perhaps even insurmountable. Barcelona are now 18 points behind and arguably an […]