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Luis Suarez lifts lid on Barcelona exit as true cause of transfer comes to light
In a 6-year spell that produced some of the most electrifying goal-scoring exploits that thrilled football fans throughout the world, Luis Suarez was one of Barcelona’s most consistent performers at the Nou Camp but claims he “deserved some respect” after the unsavoury manner in which he was shown the exit after having earned multiple honours for the club. ‘El Pistolero’ has blasted Barcelona for coldly shoving him out of the club in the summer due to concerns he was “too old”, with it having been made clear to the 34-year-old when he returned for pre-season training that he had no future ahea...
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Suarez still scoring the goals as Atletico pull clear of the field
When Luis Suarez arrived at Atletico Madrid last summer opinion was split on whether it would be a success. Some commentators believed the forward who turned 34 in January was too far past his best to be of much use to Diego Simeone, especially as Atletico liked to play on the break and Suarez was hardly well-suited to chasing long balls over the top of rival defences. Twenty-one games later Suarez has 16 goals in 18 games and if Atletico beat Levante on Wednesday night they will be eight points clear of second placed Real Madrid and still with a game in hand. Atletico have scored 44 goals so ...
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Diego Costa ends contract with Atletico Madrid for ‘personal reasons’
Atletico Madrid and striker Diego Costa have parted ways for the second time after the La Liga leaders agreed to the player’s request to rescind his contract on Tuesday due to personal reasons. An Atletico statement said Costa, 32, had asked to leave the club immediately for “personal reasons”. His contract was to run out in June 2021. “The striker asked to leave the club for personal reasons a few days ago and on Tuesday signed the termination of his contract,” Atletico said. “The club thanks Diego Costa for his dedication during these years and wishes him well in the next stage of his profes...
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La Liga: Messi Passes Pele In Scoring, Atletico Madrid, Barca & Real Madrid All Clinch Victories
During this week’s La Liga fixtures, Atletico Madrid, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid all clinched victories. Atlético Madrid defeated Real Sociedad, 2-0. In the first half, neither side managed to score. In the second half, Atlético Madrid’s Mario Hermoso scored his side’s first goal assisted by Yannick Ferrera Carasco. In the last 15 minutes of the game, Atlético Madrid’s Marcos Llorente scored his side’s second goal assisted by Carasco. Atlético Madrid is currently on top of La Liga. FC Barcelona defeated Real Valladolid, 3-0. In the first half, FC Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet scored t...
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Atletico’s Simeone berates players and himself after derby defeat
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone ruefully admitted he and his players had got it wrong after his side were resoundingly beaten 2-0 by title rivals Real Madrid in Saturday’s derby in La Liga. Casemiro’s first-half header and an own goal from Atleti keeper Jan Oblak after the interval conceded a commanding victory to derby rivals Madrid and ended Atletico’s unbeaten run in the league, although they still lead in the LaLiga race. “Today we played very badly, the coach did not have the lucidity to interpret the game better and the team did not do what was asked of them,” Simeone told a news con...
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Atletico Madrid favourites to win La Liga, says Zidane
The Madrid derby is looming large and in close proximity with Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane admitting on Friday that current La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid looked promising to win the title. Atletico last won the Spanish title in 2014, and came a close third last season as Real Madrid won it with Barcelona trailing awkwardly in second place. “They are favourites and they demonstrate that every time they take the pitch,” Zidane said on the eve of his match against Diego Simeone’s side. “They have always been highly competitive, and right now they are top of the pile.” Zidane’s side trail A...
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La Liga News: FC Barcelona Suffer Defeat, Real Madrid Clinch A Winner & More
In La Liga, FC Barcelona suffered a defeat against Cadiz while Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid both clinched victories. Cadiz defeated FC Barcelona, 2-1. Cadiz’s Alvaro Gimenez scored an early goal after a mistake by FC Barcelona defender Mingueza. In the second half, FC Barcelona equalized after an own goal from Cadiz’s Pedro Alcala. Shortly after, a mistake from FC Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet allowed Cadiz striker Alvaro Negredo to score the winner. FC Barcelona’s terrible defending and organization was exposed in this game. After the game, head coach Ronald Koeman told the media, “I...
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Koeman addresses Neymar’s hints on Messi and interim President’s selling of Messi comments
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has given his feedback on key issues ranging from the recent comments made by Neymar regarding a reunion with Lionel Messi, the LaLiga title chances of rivals Atletico Madrid prior to a clash with Cadiz on Saturday and interim president Carlos Tusquets’ admission that he would have sold Messi off in the summer had it been his call to do so. On tomorrow’s match, Koeman said that he expects a Cadiz that will give Barca a “lot of the ball”. “They seem to be having a hard time winning at home, but they’re getting good results, and it’s a tricky ground where we have to...
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La Liga: Alavés Surprise Real Madrid, While FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid Clinch Victories
In this week’s La Liga fixtures, Deportivo Alavés humbled La Liga giants Real Madrid, while rivals Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona both clinched victories. Deportivo Alavés defeated Real Madrid, 2-0 at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano. Alavés were awarded an early penalty in the game after the ball hit Real Madrid defender Nacho’s arm. Lucas Perez took the penalty and scored the first goal. Before the end of the first half, Alavés’ Joselu scored after a mistake by Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. In the second half, Real Madrid’s Casemiro scored. In the last minute of the game, Real Mad...
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Antoine Griezmann Clarifies Situation With Lionel Messi
FC Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann clarified his situation with his teammate Lionel Messi in an interview with Movistar. Griezmann’s relationship with Messi was rumored to be strained on and off the pitch. Also, Griezmann’s former agent Eric Olhats and uncle further ignited their rumored feud.Olhats claimed that “Antoine arrived at a club with serious problems where Messi controls everything. He is both emperor and monarch and did not see Antoine’s arrival with good eyes.”Griezmann’s uncle Emmanuel Lopes also said something similar, that his nephew struggled to succeed in the club and that ha...
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