Ale Moreno explains why Antonio Conte’s Inter are “the most motivated” to win the Europa League. Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens debate whether Philippe Coutinho’s rumoured transfer to Chelsea makes sense. Craig Burley says “absolutely no problem” to rumors that Bayern’s Philippe Coutinho is linked to Chelsea. Former Chelsea forward Diego Costa told ESPN Brasil that
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Real Madrid outlasted Atletico Madrid in penalties to win the Supercopa after extra time finished 0-0. Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde produced one of the all-time classic red cards to prevent a certain goal for Atletico Madrid, so it’s only right we pay homage to some of the greatest examples of, er, gamesmanship. The Toe Poke
Sid Lowe tries to make sense of Atleti’s struggles after a fourth draw in their last five La Liga matches. Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa is facing three months on the sidelines due to a slipped disc in his neck with the club set to weigh up treatment options in the coming days. Costa had
Diego Costa scored his first goal since March and Alvaro Morata was sent off as Atletico Madrid won 2-0 at Mallorca on Wednesday to move top of La Liga. Costa powered home a header from Koke’s cross after 26 minutes to give a dominant Atletico the advantage at the Iberostar Stadium. Joao Felix doubled Atletico’s
The FC crew speculate on whether Barcelona or PSG are front-runners to land Antoine Griezmann after the Atleti star announced he’ll depart this summer. Atletico Madrid says Diego Costa sprained his left ankle in the team’s 2-1 loss in a friendly against Beitar Jerusalem on Tuesday. Costa left the field on a stretcher in the
Mark Donaldson leaves Lionel Messi as his Fantasy FC La Liga captain and also adds Luka Modric into the mix for this weekend’s action. Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa refused to train on Thursday after being told that his club is to fine him for a verbal outburst in a recent defeat to Barcelona, Spanish
Diego Costa now has 15 days to appeal RFEF’s decision on Friday. Atletico Madrid have failed in their bid to overturn Diego Costa‘s eight-game ban for insulting referee Jesus Gil Manzano’s mother in last Saturday’s defeat to Barcelona. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) appeals committee turned down Atletico’s appeal on Friday and confirmed the
The combination of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez was too much for Atletico to handle, as Barcelona all but wrapped up the La Liga title race at the Camp Nou. Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has been banned for eight games after he was sent off for insulting referee Jesus Gil Manzano’s mother in last
The combination of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez was too much for Atletico to handle, as Barcelona all but wrapped up the La Liga title race at the Camp Nou. Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa was given a straight red card in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Barcelona at the Camp Nou for crude remarks he made about
Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone insisted their draw with Girona could’ve went either way and that they made it hard for Atleti to find a way through to win the game. Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone insists he respects everyone’s opinion on what is good football but his style gets results for the club. Koke explains the
Ousmane Dembele broke the hearts of the fans at Wanda Metropolitano with a 90th minute goal, to save a point for Barcelona on the road. MADRID — Three points from the Wanda Metropolitano as Atletico Madrid and Barcelona drew 1-1 in a matchup between the top two teams in La Liga. 1. Barca stay on
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone praised World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann by saying he was the world’s best last season. Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone believes that Antoine Griezmann’s trophy haul in 2018 suggests he has is the best after 3-1 win over Bruges. Craig Burley feels Antoine Griezmann’s comments are a bit arrogant when he
Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa faces at least two weeks out with a hamstring injury sustained during the 3-1 win over Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday. “Diego Costa, who was substituted in the 69th minute against [Club Brugge], underwent a scan on Friday to find out the extent of the injury,” said
Jose Gimenez was Atletico’s best on the night, showing his power in defence and also chipping in the game-winning goal. Atletico Madrid got their Champions League campaign off to the perfect start as they beat Monaco 2-1 away in their first group stage game. It had looked as if the club’s rotten form was going
Spain coach Luis Enrique says that he rates both Diego Costa and Alvaro Morata and stresses that they have very different qualities. Spain called up Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas to replace Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa for the upcoming UEFA Nations League encounters against England and Croatia. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said on
Diego Simeone is worried by Atletico Madrid’s away form after a 3-0 loss at Real Sociedad in La Liga. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone insists Diego Costa is fit and ready to intimidate Arsenal in Thursday’s Europa League semifinal. Former Chelsea striker Costa scored three times in six games against the Gunners during his time at
Diego Simeone is worried by Atletico Madrid’s away form after a 3-0 loss at Real Sociedad in La Liga. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted that his focus is on the Europa League for this season ahead of a tough semi final against Atletico Madrid. Diego Costa is unlikely to be fit for the first leg
After Argentina conceded six goals in their friendly against Spain, the ESPN FC guys discuss how much should be read into the result. Spain’s Sergio Ramos believes that absence of Argentina star Lionel Messi has contributed to Albiceleste 6-1 thrashing. Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli admitted his team didn’t do their job and was punished by
The FC crew break down the 1-1 draw between Germany and Spain and how both proved they are among the primary contenders for the World Cup. The cheap conclusion, after Spain’s 1-1 draw with Germany, is that Chelsea have already ruined La Roja‘s outside chance of winning the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The match,
Ian Darke joins a group of ESPN writers and experts for a roundtable discussion about what to expect at the World Cup. Spain coach Julen Lopetegui has given Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso his first call-up and also welcomed Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa back to the squad for the international friendlies later this month. La Roja,