During an interview with Spanish television, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone stated that he believes his team is "not afraid of death" and understands it has "worse players than other teams on paper." The Argentinian boss is confident that this realization and lack of fear is what makes his side stronger and pulls them together during knockout competitions and […]

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone informed the media that he will start on-loan striker Fernando Torres against Real Madrid in Wednesday's Copa del Rey Round of 16 first leg at the Vicente Calderon. While Simeone has stated that the 30-year-old forward is not in the kind of shape that […]

Fernando Torres has passed his medical with Atletico Madrid and completed his first full training session with his new teammates. The on-loan striker from AC Milan took part in a solo training session late Tuesday afternoon, but today commenced work with the full squad under the instruction of manager Diego Simeone and his staff. Atletico […]

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has led his club to numerous honors since he assumed control in December 2011. Over the course of three years, the 44-year-old Argentine has led Los Colchoneros to a Europa League title, UEFA Super Cup, Spanish Supercopa, Copa del Rey and a La Liga title. Along the way the manager […]

Reports in Spain and Italy state that AC Milan and Atletico Madrid have opened talks regarding the potential transfer of striker Fernando Torres. It is understood that manager Diego Simeone sees Torres as the ideal complement to forward Mario Mandzukic and wants to pair the two players in the Atleti's starting eleven. It would also […]

Atletico Madrid winger Antoine Griezmann scored a hat-trick and propelled Diego Simeone's side to a 4-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao during a volatile match at the new San Mames on Sunday. Those who witnessed the La Liga contest will testify that it was one of the more compelling, hard-fought games of the early season. Atletico […]

Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin has called for more transparency in the LFP awards voting after he and his teammates were shut out of the La Liga honors on Monday night in the Spanish capital. Diego Simeone was named Best Manager, but Atletico players were overlooked in every other category, or were simply left off […]

The Spanish Football Association Appeals Committee has rejected Atletico Madrid's appeal against Diego Simeone's eight-match touchline ban. The court's decision means the Argentinian boss will miss Los Colchoneros' next four league fixtures against Eibar, Real Madrid, Celta and Almeria; with the remainder of the suspension to be served during Atletico's Spanish Super Cup matches. Simeone will also […]