Atletico Madrid News

Atletico sports chief Jesus Garcia Pitarch has been a regular visitor to Brazil this year and has scouted Mendes extensively.

CHELSEA will try to steal Franck Ribery from under the nose of Real Madrid in the January transfer window.

Rafael Benitez would quit Liverpool if the club's reported financial problems lead to the sale of star striker Fernando Torres.

Sevilla maintained the pressure on the Spanish league leaders with a 2-1 win over Tenerife on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid lost 2-1 to Deportivo La Coruna after an injury-time penalty to stay in the relegation zone.

Chelsea will push through a 40m deal for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero it was reported today.

Johnny Heitinga JOHN Heitinga today said a move to Everton has boosted his World Cup chances - and revelaed he wants to make a centre back role at Goodison his own.

Spanish first division soccer club Atletico Madrid will continue its attempts to gain a foothold in the Chinese market by maintaining a stand at the Expo 2010 exhibition in Shanghai, according to Spanish sports paper Diario AS on Friday.

Andy Cole believes Manchester United made a big mistake by not trying to sign Fernando Torres .

The Guardian says although Atletico have in place a 60m buy-out clause in Aguero's contract it is understood that they may well accept around 40m for the 21-year-old. That amount would represent a 7.5m increase on the British record 32.5m Manchester City paid to Real Madrid for Robinho last season.

Atletico Madrid have been fined 150 euros by the Spanish football federation for incidents during their home derby with Real Madrid earlier this month, which included visiting coach Manuel Pellegrini being struck by an object thrown from the stands.

Chelsea are close to agreeing a A 50 million deal to make Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero the highest paid player in the Premier League.

Atletico has won nine Liga championships. VietNamNet Bridge a ' The general director of the Spanish football team Atletico Madrid is on his Asian tour and he will arrive in Hanoi in the next few days.

BARCELONA: Ten-man Real Madrid survived a late fightback by Atletico Madrid to win 3-2 and keep the pressure on Spanish league leaders Barcelona on Saturday.

Madrid Argentina coach Diego Maradona has told superstar Lionel Messi to take charge of his country's World Cup dream, starting by masterminding victory over European champions Spain on Saturday.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Jose Manuel Jurado has signed a new contract that will keep him at the Vicente Calderon until 2013.

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Ujfalusi is fouled on the right but a correct advantage is played. Atletico give it away, and Simao is booked for a foul on Kaka, very late.

Sevilla midfielder Diego Perotti has won a surprise call-up to the Argentina squad for Saturday's friendly against Spain.

Prem 2009/10 Win Outright: Chelsea 4/5 Click here to follow us on Twitter! Click here for our special Transfer Centre! Click here for more football headlines! Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is not expecting to be active in the January transfer window, though he has admitted he is monitoring Sergio Aguero and Alexandre Pato.

Real Madrid beat neighbors Atletico Madrid 3-2 in the Madrid derby in the Spanish first division soccer league on Saturday night.