Diego Simeone

Simeone praises son Giuliano's improvement after first Atletico goal

"He's working well, he's training well... it's important for his growth. As long as there is humility, the heart always responds," Simeone told Movistar, while giving credit to Nahuel Molina's pass that led to Giuliano's goal.

New Champions League format forces clubs to win, says Simeone

The European top-flight has switched from a group stage to a league phase where 36 teams play eight matches each, with the top eight in the table progressing directly to the next round, while the next 16 teams enter a two-legged playoff.

Real Madrid are the world's best team: Simeone

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone, on the eve of his side's final LaLiga match against Real Sociedad, said they fell short of their objectives this season and that title winners Real Madrid were the best team in the world.

Simeone sweating on Griezmann fitness after ankle injury

Atletico Madrid are hoping Antoine Griezmann's injury is nothing more than a sprained ankle after the forward was substituted in their 1-0 defeat by Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, manager Diego Simeone said.

Inzaghi unsure what to expect from Atletico and old friend Simeone

"Clearly, tomorrow it will be a pleasure to see Diego as an opponent again," Inzaghi told a press conference on Monday.

It was difficult to get used to Atletico style: Felix

Portugal forward Joao Felix said he left Atletico Madrid to join Chelsea on loan because he was struggling to get used to the Spanish side's style of play, adding that coach Diego Simeone's philosophy is not beneficial to every player.

Tuchel, Simeone keen to welcome back WC players

Paris St Germain coach Thomas Tuchel and his Atletico Madrid counterpart Diego Simeone expresses satisfaction after an exciting friendly encounter between the sides on Monday with both men eager to welcome first team players in the coming days.

Simeone: We’d have won with Messi on our side

Atletico Madrid’s Argentine coach Diego Simeone said that had Lionel Messi been a Atletico player, his side would have won the league match against Barca.

Simeone: We’d have won with Messi on our side

Atletico Madrid’s Argentine coach Diego Simeone said that had Lionel Messi been a Atletico player, his side would have won the league match against Barca.

April 19, 2017
April 19, 2017

Atletico coach Simeone pays tribute to dogged Leicester

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone paid tribute to Leicester City's dogged persistence as the Spaniards saw off the English champions 2-1 on aggregate to reach the Champions League semi-finals for a third time in four seasons.

September 18, 2016
September 18, 2016

Football: Simeone backs Griezmann for Ballon d'Or after double

Antoine Griezmann should be considered a leading contender for the Ballon d'Or due to his performances in the last few months, according to Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone.

July 23, 2016
July 23, 2016

Argentina to talk with duo

Mauricio Pochettino and Diego Simeone are among men Argentina want to talk to about the national team coach vacancy following last month's shock resignation of Gerardo Martino.

July 1, 2016
July 1, 2016

Simeone vows to stay on

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone, a month on from a second Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid in three years, has made it clear that his immediate future is with the Spanish club.

May 30, 2016
May 30, 2016

What they said

I was given the chance to come to this amazing club, and then to coach it. I have a phenomenal team and great players who are also talented, and it was together we achieved what we did tonight, says Zinedine Zidane.

May 22, 2016
May 22, 2016

Simeone hails Griezmann

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone hails Antoine Griezmann as "one of the best three players in the world" as Atletico prepare to face local rivals Real Madrid in next Saturday's Champions League final.

January 23, 2016
January 23, 2016

Man United made Neymar offer, chasing Benfica's Renato Sanches

Gazzetta World reports that United made a "proper offer" for Barcelona's Neymar earlier this month and are ready to break any transfer and wage records to beat Manchester City to the Brazil captain.

September 12, 2015
September 12, 2015

Man Utd v Liverpool, River v Boca - Get ready for the super derby weekend

Club football is back with a bang this weekend with a number of huge matches from around the footballing world.

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