Atletico Madrid
‘Ignorance is always bold:’ Sergio Ramos blasts Griezmann over Messi and Ronaldo claims
Sergio Ramos went for Atletico Madrid ‘s Antoine Griezmann in his media conference ahead of Wednesday’s first Champions League game with Roma, claiming the player was ‘ignorant’. Ramos was asked: ‘What do you think about Griezmann saying he now eats at the same table as [Lionel] Messi and [Cristiano] Ronaldo? He replied with a Spanish […]
Griezmann: I’m on the same level as Messi and Ronaldo
Antoine Griezmann claimed he is on the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as he set his sights on winning the Ballon d’Or, despite conceding he can still make improvements to his game. The France international missed out on the three-man shortlist for FIFA’s The Best award, the winner of which will be […]
Antoine Griezmann explains why he rejected Barcelona transfer
Antoine Griezmann admits it was difficult to reject a move to Barcelona but insists he feels “love” at Atletico Madrid. The France star was heavily linked with the Barca before the World Cup but revealed in June he would be staying at Atletico through a video message entitled ‘The Decision’ . Griezmann agonised for some […]
Zidane backs Marseille to dedeat Atletico Madrid in Europa League final
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has backed Marseille to win the Europa League final against his team’s local rivals Atletico Madrid. Zidane is from the La Castellane neighbourhood in north Marseille, although never played for the club, but he told reporters at a charity event that they can win France’s first European club trophy since […]
Barcelona confirm talks with Griezmann’s agent
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed he held talks with Antoine Griezmann’s agent in October. The France international has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona at the end of the season, with Luis Suarez hinting last week that a deal could have been agreed. Although Atletico manager Diego Simeone denied what Suarez […]
Ozil had ‘sleepless night’ after Arsenal’s defeat to Atletico Madrid
Mesut Ozil has spoken out after Arsenal’s disappointing loss to Atletico Madrid in the semi-final of the Europa League. The Gunners missed a big chance to take a lead in the first leg of the match against a 10-man Atletico side and the match ended 1-1. In the second leg, Diego Costa returned to score […]
Griezmann addresses possible Atletico exit
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has revealed he is in talks with the club, as speculations over a possible move to Barcelona continue to fill the air. The France international’s goalscoring abilities have made him one of Europe’s hottest players. Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United have been linked with the Frenchman. And speaking after […]