Griezmann will join Barcelona, insists Atletico chief executive
Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin believes Antoine Griezmann will join Barcelona this summer – and insists he has known about the move since March.
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‘A special place in our hearts’ for Jose Antonio Reyes – Arsenal
Arsenal hailed Jose Antonio Reyes’ “special place” in Gunners’ history after the 35-year-old died in a car crash.
Jose Antonio Reyes, the Premier and Europa League history maker
Jose Antonio Reyes was the first Spaniard to win the Premier League.
Peterhead boss McInally: Redman had Robertson in his Poch-et!
It’s been a meteoric rise for Andy Robertson – in the space of a few years he’s gone from facing the Blue Toon to Barcelona.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Colombian James Rodriguez looks to be in high demand as rumours swirl his loan spell at Bayern Munich is coming to an end. After an unsettled period with Real Madrid, the 27-year-old has spent the last two years with the Bundesliga champions but is now reportedly ready for a move. With Zinedine Zidane overhauling his Real squad, Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal have all been put on alert to the midfielder’s situation, the Mirror reports.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Tottenham are hoping to sign Leeds starlet Jack Clarke, according to the Mail, with the club said to be lining up a £10million offer. The winger has caught the eye of a number of top-flight clubs after an impressive campaign in the Championship, with Spurs reportedly wanting to deter any competitors with an early bid.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone pays tribute to departing Antoine Griezmann
Diego Simeone and Alvaro Morata insist Atletico Madrid should be thankful to Antoine Griezmann as he prepares to leave the club this summer.
Griezmann announces he is leaving Atletico Madrid
Antoine Griezmann has told Atletico Madrid that Saturday’s LaLiga game with Levante will be his last for the club.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Tottenham are pondering their next move as Christian Eriksen’s contract negotiations leave the club facing a difficult decision, the Mirror reports. Spurs look to have two choices: either sell one of their best midfielders this summer, or allow the remainder of his contract to run down if he will not agree to a new one and risk losing him for nothing next season, the paper says. Real Madrid and Inter Milan are both said to interested in the 27-year-old.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Tottenham are pondering their next move as Christian Eriksen’s contract negotiations leave the club facing a difficult decision, the Mirror reports. Spurs look to have two choices: either sell one of their best midfielders this summer, or allow the remainder of his contract to run down if he will not agree to a new one and risk losing him for nothing next season, the paper says. Real Madrid and Inter Milan are both said to interested in the 27-year-old.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Wage demands could become a sticking point in negotiations between Ander Herrera and Manchester United. According to the Mirror, the 29-year-old is said to want £200,000 a week, more than double his current salary, but United are working around figures of £125,000 a week. The Spaniard’s contract ends in the summer but it is thought United bosses are keen to keep the midfielder at Old Trafford for at least three more years.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Atletico Madrid and Napoli are keeping tabs on Tottenham defender Kieran Trippier, the Express says. It comes amid reports that Spurs could look to bolster their full-back options in the summer, leaving a question mark over Trippier’s long-term future at the club. The race could really hot up at the end of the campaign, however, with Manchester United and Everton also said to be interested in the £40million-rated 28-year-old.
Aberdeen kids see off Atletico Madrid 3-1
Aberdeen's rising stars of the future have defeated Spanish giants Atletico Madrid 3-1 in a tournament in Portugal.
Costa given eight-match ban for abusing referee
Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa has been given an eight-match ban and fined for abusing a referee.
Diego Simeone bemoans decisions as Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone suggested Atletico Madrid were not receiving fair treatment from officials after late goals condemned his side to a 2-0 defeat at Barcelona following Diego Costa’s red card.
Barcelona extend LaLiga lead with late win over 10-man Atletico Madrid
Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi struck late goals as Barcelona broke down the stubborn resistance of 10-man Atletico Madrid to move 11 points clear at the top of LaLiga with a 2-0 win.
Valverde refusing to believe title race done if Barca beat Atletico Madrid
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has dismissed suggestions the LaLiga title race will be over if his side beat Atletico Madrid in this weekend’s battle of the top two at the Nou Camp.
Graham Hunter: Boyd, Miller and Alvaro Morata?
Atlético Madrid’s striker Álvaro Morata makes me recall a boisterous and boozy dinner I had in Fulham back in 2006.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to have one eye on next season already and could be set to overhaul his squad in the summer. The Mail reports that the new full-time Manchester United boss could dump six players at the end of the term to make way for a new title-chasing squad, with Antonio Valencia and Matteo Darmian reported to be among those on the chopping block.
Valverde refuses to excuse reliance on Messi after Barcelona rescue draw
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde refused to excuse his side’s dependence on Lionel Messi after the Argentina international came off the bench to spark a dramatic late comeback against Villarreal.
Bayern Munich announce signing of defender Lucas Hernandez
Bayern Munich have announced the signing of France defender Lucas Hernandez from Atletico Madrid for 80 million euros (£68million).
Cristiano Ronaldo fined by UEFA over goal celebration
Cristiano Ronaldo has been fined 20,000 euros (£17,700) by UEFA after his goal celebration in Juventus’ Champions League win over Atletico Madrid.
Graham Hunter: Atletico dangerman Diego out to win no matter what Costa
I only hope you were watching. I hope you thrilled to every last second of Atlético Madrid becoming the ninth Spanish winner of the European Supercup in the last 10 finals.
Graham Hunter: Tears plus massive love-ins with fans as ‘kids’ leave stage
Although they are the two men of the moment one looks like a kid and the other still bears the nickname The Kid.
Finals reckoning for Griezmann as striker eyes his Bleus heaven
The Europa League final on Wednesday should be the ultimate “boy done good” story for Antoine Griezmann.
Diego Costa suffers hamstring injury as Atletico are drawn against Arsenal
Diego Costa has picked up a hamstring injury but Atletico Madrid have yet to reveal whether the striker could be a doubt to face Arsenal in the Europa League semi-finals.
Arsenal land toughest draw of all with Atletico Madrid Europa League test
Arsenal must do it the hard way in their bid for Europa League glory after drawing favourites Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals.
Atletico Madrid reach semi-finals despite defeat in Lisbon
Atletico Madrid overcame a scare to see off the challenge of a fired-up Sporting Lisbon and book their place in the semi-finals of the Europa League.
Atletico Madrid reach semi-finals despite defeat in Lisbon
Atletico Madrid overcame a scare to see off the challenge of a fired-up Sporting Lisbon and book their place in the semi-finals of the Europa League.
Atletico Madrid reach semi-finals despite defeat in Lisbon
Atletico Madrid overcame a scare to see off the challenge of a fired-up Sporting Lisbon and book their place in the semi-finals of the Europa League.