Diego Simeone
Diego Simeone identifies Chelsea weakness ahead of Champions League game
Diego Simeone has conceded he’s struggling to highlight Chelsea’s weaknesses ahead of their Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid but has questioned how they will react to a setback. Since Tuchel took over from Frank Lampard as manager at the end of January, the blues are unbeaten in 12 matches and currently sit fourth in […]
Diego Simeone responds to Chelsea’s interest in Jan Oblak
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is ‘not surprised’ by Chelsea’s reported interest in Jan Oblak though hopes to keep the keeper at the club. Lampard looks set to raid the market this summer for a new number goalkeeper, having become concerned by Kepa Arrizabalaga’s recent poor form – and even briefly dropping the Spaniard from […]
Diego Simeone responds to Messi-Setien feud rumours ahead of Barca clash
Diego Simeone tried to sidestep a question which relates to reports Quique Setien has lost the support of key players at Barcelona but revealed the importance of managing the emotions of a squad. Barca will play Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, with media reports suggesting Setien and his coaching staff are no longer in good terms […]
Simeone aims fresh dig at Liverpool critics after Atletico’s Champions League win
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has aimed a fresh dig at those who criticised him in the wake of his team’s Champions League win at Anfield. The Spanish team looked destined to leave the competition after goals from Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino had wiped out Atletico’s first leg advantage over Liverpool. The Reds held the […]
Simeone reveals why Atletico Madrid beat Liverpool before even getting to stadium
The Atletico Madrid supporters created a ferocious atmosphere at the Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday and Diego Simeone heaped praises on them as they beat Liverpool. Liverpool were returning to the scene of their Champions League final triumph, but lost 1-0 on this occasion. Ahead of the game, the home fans gave their players a warm reception by lighting […]
Robertson aims dig at Simeone and Atletico after Liverpool loss
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has accused Atletico Madrid and their boss Diego Simeone of celebrating their Champions League first-leg victory as if they had won the whole tie. The Premier League leaders went behind after only four minutes in Madrid as Saul Niguez netted the only goal of the match from a corner and then […]
Simeone praises Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde for red card in Super Cup final
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says he would have done exactly the same thing Federico Valverde did after the Real Madrid midfielder’s match-saving professional foul in the Spanish Super Cup final. The Uruguayan was shown a straight red card for taking down Alvaro Morata as the striker burst clean through on goal deep into extra-time […]
Diego Simeone responds to talk of Atletico Madrid exit amid Arsenal links
Diego Simeone has dismissed reports suggesting he has lost the dressing room at Atletico Madrid, amid rumours he could be set to succeed Unai Emery in the hot seat at Arsenal. Atletico have endured a frustrating start to the 2019-20 season, slipping to sixth in La Liga after 15 matches. A 1-0 defeat at home to Barcelona last weekend compounded […]
Diego Simeone slams Lionel Messi and praises Cristiano Ronaldo in attack
Diego Simeone has hit out at Lionel Messi and suggested the Barcelona star cannot raise his game in an average team the way Cristiano Ronaldo can after Argentina’s shock defeat to Croatia. Argentina are on the brink of an early World Cup exit after a 3-0 loss to Croatia and Messi could not help his […]