Diego Simeone

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NOWHERE TO HIDE: Liverpool's backup goalkeeper Adrian reacts after letting in three goals in extra time against Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England, on Wednesday. AFP Photo

Liverpool's Champions League title defence ends with loss to Atletico at home

Atletico ends Liverpool's title defense with a 3-2 win with two goals by Marcos Llorente in extra time and another by Alvaro Morata

12 Mar 2020 3:11 PM

Atletico Madrid's Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak dives for the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first-leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Liverpool FC at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on February 18, 2020. (AFP)

Liverpool beaten 1-0 at Atletico Madrid but there's still Anfield to come

Spanish team takes early lead and its fabled defence shuts out European champions

19 Feb 2020 6:29 AM

Diego Simeone has called it a transition season for Atletico Madrid but while he was the best man before, results have raised doubts about whether he is right for what comes next. (Photo:AP)

Scrutiny on Diego Simeone as change turns to stagnation at Atletico Madrid

Atletico play Lokomotiv Moscow on Wednesday, needing a victory to guarantee second place in Group D and a spot in the last 16.

10 Dec 2019 3:49 PM

Diego Simeone further said it is the third-placed Sevilla, which worries him as they are now five points behind. (Photo: AP)

'Barcelona and Real Madrid do not worry me': Diego Simeone

Atletico Madrid currently hold the sixth spot on the La Liga points table with 25 points.

02 Dec 2019 8:42 PM

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone urged that the players need to be 'together forever' after the team defeated Athletic Bilbao. (Photo: AP)

We have to be together forever, Diego Simeone urges Atletico Madrid

During the La Liga clash on Sunday, Atletico Madrid registered a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao.

28 Oct 2019 11:13 AM

His remarks come after Torres' last professional football match. The 35-year-old Torres had announced his retirement from football in June this year. (Photo: Twitter/UEFAChampionsLeague)

Diego Simeone says, Fernando Torres is 'an absolute legend of football'

The 35-year-old started his career at Atletico Madrid. He captained the team at just 19 and Simone used to be a team-mate of Torres.

25 Aug 2019 8:00 PM

Felix displayed a brilliant form and even scored a goal during Atletico Madrid's 2-1 victory over Juventus on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Diego Simeone hails Joao Felix

Impressed with Joao Felix's performance against Juventus, Atletico manager Diego Simeone said that the 19-year-old has 'many capabilities'.

11 Aug 2019 7:00 PM

In February, former Argentina midfielder Simeone, who spent two separate spells at Atleti as a player, renewed his contract until 2022, meaning he is headed for a decade in charge. (Photo: AFP)

Diego Simeone to stay at Atletico despite exit of prime players

Diego Simeone has said he will oversee the changing of the guard as he looks to rebuild the 2014 La Liga Champs, who came 2nd behind Barca.

23 May 2019 9:30 AM

World Cup winner Griezmann, who signed a new five-year contract last June, said he had told Atletico coach Diego Simeone and chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin of his decision and addressed the supporters in the video message. (Photo: AFP)

Antoine Griezmann to exit Atletico Madrid after season ending

Griezmann is the latest high profile player to announce that he is leaving Atletico at the end of the season.

15 May 2019 10:23 AM

Barcelona came from behind to beat Rayo Vallecano, ahead of their crunch Champions League second leg against Lyon. (Photo: AP)

Messi, Suarez inspires Barca to 3-1 comeback victory over Real Vallecano

There was always a risk that La Liga's top two might be distracted, given Barcelona's last 16-tie with Lyon hangs is evenly poised.

10 Mar 2019 2:52 PM

The reigning champions beat third-placed Real Madrid 1-0 on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Morata's double strike keeps Atletico's title hunt alive

The Spain international striker scored twice in three first-half minutes as Atletico cut the gap to leaders Barcelona back to 7 points.

04 Mar 2019 11:45 AM

Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho and players at a training session in Moscow on Tuesday, the eve of their Champions League Group A match against CSKA Moskva. (Photo: AFP)

Champions League: Wanda Metropolitano awaits Chelsea

In 23 Champions League home games under the Argentine, Atletico have won 18, lost only once and kept 18 clean sheets.

27 Sep 2017 4:41 AM

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