Atletico Madrid to sell stake in Lens
Luxemburger company Solferino is to buy the 34.6 percent share of the 2002 French champions currently held by La Liga giants Atletico and become Lens' sole owners.
Dec 20, 2017, 00:13 AM IST
La Liga: Atletico Madrid report Barcelona to FIFA for illegal Antoine Griezmann approach
Griezmann renewed his contract until 2022 in June and Atletico consider contact made by Barcelona not only breaks FIFA`s rules, but could also affect the integrity of La Liga.
Dec 19, 2017, 21:53 PM IST
Antoine Griezmann apologises for posting blackface photo on social media
Earlier, Griezmann posted a picture of himself on Twitter, captioned, "80`s Party," where he donned a Harlem Globetrotters-like uniform, with a black painted body and an afro-style wig, reports goal.com. He, however, deleted the post after a Twitter backlash and asked people to calm down.
Dec 18, 2017, 18:00 PM IST
Fernando Torres lifts Atletico Madrid above beaten Valencia
Atletico Madrid leapfrogged Valencia into second in La Liga thanks to Fernando Torres`s first goal at the Wanda Metropolitano to edge out Alaves 1-0 on Saturday.
Dec 17, 2017, 16:41 PM IST
Five things to look out for in La Liga this weekend
Real Madrid's Club World Cup commitments mean Barcelona, Valencia and Atletico Madrid have a huge chance to put even more distance between themselves and the European champions this weekend.
Dec 15, 2017, 13:57 PM IST
No intention of leaving Atletico Madrid in January, says Fernando Torres
Atletico already have four strikers. Antoine Griezmann, Kevin Gameiro, Luciano Vietto and Torres and either Vietto or Torres will have to go to allow Costa to take his place in the squad. However, Torres has no intention of leaving the club he loves.
Dec 12, 2017, 18:52 PM IST
La Liga: Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi give Barcelona win, Atletico Madrid keep up chase
Barca looked set for a third consecutive league draw as they created scant opportunities but they were presented with the advantage of an extra man when Villarreal midfielder Daniel Raba was given a straight red card for a wild, studs-up challenge on Sergio Busquets on the hour mark.
Dec 11, 2017, 09:48 AM IST
La Liga: Saul strike keeps Atletico Madrid on Barcelona's tails
In the absence of top scorer Antoine Griezmann through injury, Saul Niguez once again provided a big goal for Atletico that takes Diego Simeone`s men to within three points of league leaders Barcelona.
Dec 10, 2017, 23:08 PM IST
What next for Atletico Madrid after Champions League exit
Having just moved into a new 310 million euro ($367 million) stadium at the Wanda Metropolitano, which will host next season's Champions League final, and broken the club`s transfer record to bring Diego Costa back to the Spanish capital in January, an early Champions League exit is also an untimely financial blow.
Dec 06, 2017, 22:16 PM IST
UEFA Champions League: Atletico Madrid crash out, Chelsea sink to second place
Atletico had to win to have a chance of advancing, but although Saul Niguez`s second-half header put the visitors ahead, Chelsea drew level through a Stefan Savic own goal.
Dec 06, 2017, 10:01 AM IST
La Liga: Barcelona and Real Madrid held, Griezmann gives Atletico Madrid hope in a nerve-wracking win
Atletico Madrid took advantage of Barca's stumble as Antoine Griezmann's winner against his former club two minutes from time earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over Real Sociedad to move to within six points of the leaders.
Dec 03, 2017, 16:55 PM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo nets winner for Real, Atletico hit five
Atletico Madrid remain tied with Real in third after they shrugged off a season of goalscoring woes by thrashing Levante 5-0 thanks to doubles from Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro.
Nov 26, 2017, 10:04 AM IST
Valencia to host Barcelona in La Liga's biggest game
Barcelona travel to Valencia as league leaders with 34 points from a possible 36, while Valencia are second just four points behind after winning their last eight games and have a 6-point cushion over Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
Nov 25, 2017, 17:15 PM IST
UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid, Barcelona eye progress as Atletico fear exit
Liverpool, Chelsea and Juventus are also within reach of a spot in the knockout phase, but Atletico Madrid appear destined for an early exit, with Serie A high-flyers Napoli also in deep trouble.
Nov 20, 2017, 10:55 AM IST
Barcelona hailed real winners of bruising Madrid derby
The editorial of AS criticised the approach of Atletico and Real in the derby.
Nov 19, 2017, 22:18 PM IST
Real Madrid confirm Sergio Ramos nose break
Real were furious referee David Fernandez Borbalan didn't award a penalty when Lucas Hernandez's boot caught Ramos flush in the face.
Nov 19, 2017, 22:09 PM IST
Abel Resino urges Atletico Madrid to get Antoine Griezmann back in form
Griezmann, Atletico's top marksman for the last three seasons, has gone 596 minutes without scoring in all competitions for his club.
Nov 17, 2017, 22:30 PM IST
Disappointing Atletico held 1-1 by third-tier Elche in King's Cup
A below-par Atletico Madrid suffered a setback in their bid to win the Copa del Rey for the first time since 2013 when they drew 1-1 at third-tier Elche in the first leg of their last-32 tie on Wed
Oct 26, 2017, 13:43 PM IST
Real, Atletico win to keep the pressure on La Liga leaders Barcelona
A Marco Asensio-inspired Real Madrid crushed Eibar 3-0 to close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to five points on Sunday, with Karim Benzema starting on the bench.
Oct 23, 2017, 09:25 AM IST
Atletico Madrid on brink of early Champions League exit after draw in Baku
Atletico now have just two points from their opening three games and remain third in Group C behind Chelsea and Roma, who face off at Stamford Bridge later on Wednesday.
Oct 19, 2017, 00:03 AM IST
