Atletico are having a very good season, says Simeone
Atletico Madrid have lost four and drawn one of their last five matches in all competitions but manager Diego Simeone said on Tuesday that the LaLiga club were having a very good season.
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"What Counts Is...": Hansi Flick's Blunt Warning To In-Form Barcelona Players
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday his team will be judged on what silverware they win this season, regardless of how entertaining their football is. The Catalan giants are fighting for a potential quadruple, after winning the Spanish Super Cup in January and are playing with the flair and style they have lacked in recent seasons. Barcelona face Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in a Copa del Rey semi-final second leg clash, sitting first in La Liga and in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Arsenal confirm Andrea Berta to replace Edu as sporting director at Premier League club
LONDON: Arsenal confirmed the appointment of Andrea Berta as the club’s new sporting director on Sunday. The 53-year-old Italian, who spent 12 years with Atletico Madrid before leaving in January, succeeds former Arsenal midfielder Edu in the role. Edu left the post in November, with his deputy Jason Ayto appointed interim sporting director. Berta, who has a background in banking, held roles with Italian sides Parma and Genoa before joining Spanish team Atletico, initially as technical director, in 2013. During his time with the Diego Simeone-managed club, the team won two LaLiga titles, the Copa del Rey and Europa League, as well as the UEFA Super Cup. “I am delighted to be joining Arsenal in what is a hugely exciting period for the club,” said Berta. “I have watched with great interest the way Arsenal has evolved in recent years and I have admired the hard work that has gone in to re-establishing the club as a major force in European football with a passionate following around the world.” Arsenal co-chairman Josh Kroenke added: “Anyone who knows football knows Andrea is an impressive figure.
Atletico Madrid Suffer Yet Another Jolt In La Liga Title Race, Now 6 Points Behind Barcelona
Atletico Madrid's slim Spanish title hopes faded further with a disappointing 1-1 draw at Espanyol on Saturday in La Liga. Javi Puado earned the Catalan side a point with a penalty after Cesar Azpilicueta put the visitors ahead, leaving the Rojiblancos six points behind league leaders Barcelona despite having played an extra match. Barcelona host Girona on Sunday in a Catalan derby, while Real Madrid, second and three points ahead of Atletico, welcome Leganes later Saturday. "Two points escaped, two important ones, I don't know why this is happening to us," Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak told Movistar.
Simeone rues penalty that cost Atletico win at Espanyol
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone rued the late penalty his team conceded as their LaLiga title ambitions received yet another setback in a 1-1 draw at Espanyol on Saturday.
Simeone hopes Atletico players' national team success will help club's form
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is hoping the success his players had on international duty will help revive the club's fortunes after a difficult month in which they lost successive LaLiga games and were knocked out of the Champions League.
Antoine Griezmann's Title Dream On Brink As Atletico Visit Espanyol
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann has never lifted the Spanish title despite a superb career in La Liga and his chances are in danger of slipping away once more. Diego Simeone's side visit Espanyol on Saturday knowing they cannot afford to lose more ground in the title race, trailing league leaders Barcelona by seven points with 10 matches remaining. Griezmann, who turned 34 a week ago, has a contract until 2026, although his future at the Metropolitano stadium is uncertain, with rumours linking him to a possible MLS move.
UEFA Selidiki Pemain Madrid yang Selebrasi di Depan Fans Atletico
UEFA dilaporkan membuka penyelidikan terkait tindakan para pemain Real Madrid berselebrasi di depan suporter Atletico Madrid. Para pemain El Real terancam mendapat sanksi.