Simeone backs Griezmann for Ballon d'Or after double
The France international played a key role as his side thrashed Sporting Gijon 5-0 and his coach believes that last year he was the best player in Europe
View ArticleTorres eyeing 'magical' year for Atletico
The striker was pleased to see his team vanquish the Bundesliga giants once again through Yannick Ferreira Carrasco's strike, and hopes the year will end in joy
View ArticleI'm hurting for everyone after derby defeat - Simeone
The coach lamented a masterclass performance by Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid but says Atletico Madrid must assess their problems with a cool head
View ArticlePayet's West Ham tantrum just like Torres at Liverpool - Carragher
The France international is refusing to play for the Hammers and wants to leave, reminding the player-turned-pundit of his former team-mate's exit
View ArticleSimeone backs Gameiro & Torres to lighten load on Griezmann
The strike duo are without La Liga goals for Atletico Madrid in 2017 - a stat their boss hopes will change against Leganes as they help their talisman
View ArticleTorres renewal depends on results - Simeone
The striker has been in fine form in recent games but his coach is refusing to confirm if he will be offered a new deal
View ArticleChelsea send classy message of support to Torres after frightening head injury
The Atletico striker was rushed to hospital after a nasty collision and subsequent fall, although the Liga club have since provided a positive update
View ArticleI heard a crack from the dugout - Simeone feared Torres neck injury
The Atleti boss and his players were left shaken after their colleague appeared to be knocked out in the draw against Deportivo
View ArticleReal Madrid stars send support to stricken rival Torres after sickening head...
Sergio Ramos and Alvaro Morata are among the players to have sent their well-wishes to the Atletico striker, who has been taken to hospital
View ArticleTorres vows to return soon and reassures fans head injury was 'just a scare'
The Atletico Madrid striker was taken to hospital after a terrible clash of heads and awkward landing during his side's 1-1 draw with Deportivo
View ArticleTorres calm and smiling - Bergantinos visits Atletico star in hospital
The Deportivo midfielder visited the Atletico Madrid forward, who appeared to be knocked out in Thursday's 1-1 draw
View ArticleTorres released from hospital after head injury fears
The worst appears over for the Atletico Madrid veteran after he was discharged after a night following his sickening collision with Alex Bergantinos
View ArticleAre we waiting for a player to be killed? Why FIFA has got to ban heading
The year has begun with strong examples of why football's governing body should look at outlawing headers in order to preserve the health of players
View ArticleTorres watches Atletico Madrid from the stands days after head injury scare
The former Liverpool star appeared in good spirits after his worrying collision in Diego Simeone's side's midweek game against Deportivo
View ArticleSaul could be among world's best midfielders, Simeone proclaims
Saul Niguez has the potential to become one of the world's best midfielders, according to his Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone
View ArticleEl Nino returns - Torres available for Atletico following head injury
Diego Simeone will welcome the World Cup winner back into the fold for the second leg of a Champions League tie with Bayer Leverkusen
View ArticleTwellman: Time to evolve the way we deal with brain injuries
A recent injury to Fernando Torres put the issue back on the agenda and the former USA striker, whose career was ended by concussion, calls for change
View ArticleThe £134m men – Suarez and Dzeko casting an ever-increasing shadow over...
All four frontmen were involved in big-money transfers back in January 2011, but their career paths since that point have been markedly different
View ArticleBeating Real is all that matters for Fernando Torres
The Atleti striker is in no doubt that his side's underdog status will count for nothing when they face Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final
View ArticleLas Palmas 0 Atletico Madrid 5: Gameiro strikes twice in resounding win
Kevin Gameiro's double in a comfortable victory over Las Palmas could have convinced Diego Simeone to start him against Real Madrid.
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