#Diego Simeone

Liverpool have plans in place to make one more sensational transfer splash this month with a A-list midfielder in their sights, Chelsea are bidding to sign a former Tottenham winger, while Saturday's Transfer Gossip claims Lionel Messi is heading to Saudi Arabia and will earn wages vastly superior to Cristiano Ronaldo. Liverpool are still hopeful…

Sunday's five-fold acca is packed with games from France's Ligue 1, the Eredivisie, Serie A, and La Liga. Our football writers have compiled an exciting little five-fold for this weekend. singleSelection Lille are just a few days removed from defeating Troyes in the Coupe de France by a score of 2-0. Les Dogues will now aim to defeat Troyes in…

Chelsea have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to sign Portuguese forward Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid, amid links with Manchester United. The Blues look set to beat United and Arsenal to the signature of the 23-year-0ld with neither side prepared to pay the loan fee that Atletico want. Felix would provide Chelsea with exactly what…

Barcelona look to hold their top spot in the La Liga table as they hit the road to take on Atletico Madrid in the Spanish capital on Sunday. The Blaugrana will have to push forward without star striker Robert Lewandowski, who begins a three-match suspension for gestures made at a match official after being sent off in November before the World Cup…

Barcelona have a tough test to keep hold of their top spot in the La Liga table as they travel to the Spanish capital to take on Atletico Madrid. The Blaugrana will be further tested as they live for three matches without striker Robert Lewandowski, who was suspended for gestures towards an official and will miss this match plus the next…

Atlético Madrid to draw 1-1 with Barcelona- 11/2! At 11/2, a £10 bet would return £65! Betfair Sports Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets Between them, these two clubs have won ten of the last 14 La Liga titles so, come May, will either be able to dethrone Real Madrid? Barcelona start the weekend at the summit, seeking their first title in four seasons,…

Corner Picks is back for the first time in nearly two months. Has anything happened in the world of soccer since we left? Perhaps the debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo might finally have been settled once and for all? You know, did one of them win the World Cup, while the other one didn't even start for his team in the World Cup,…

Atletico Madrid under Diego Simeone has been one of Europe's best teams over the last decade, but beating Barcelona has always been his toughest task. WagerTalk soccer handicapper Nick Borrman shares his thoughts on Sunday's clash at the Camp Nou between two of Spain's best. Have you downloaded the new WagerTalk TV app? If not, what are you waiting…

MANCHESTER UNITED were dealt a savage blow when Liverpool hijacked their transfer plan for Cody Gakpo. The Dutch World Cup star looked on course to join the Red Devils from PSV in January. So SunSport rounds up five potential transfer targets United could land instead when the market reopens... The Portugal striker proved he can be the heir to…

JOAO FELIX'S agent has held talks with Manchester United, according to reports. The Portuguese forward has expressed an interest in leaving Atletico Madrid, following a tough couple of seasons after his big-money move to the Wanda Metropolitano. And his Portugal team-mate Diogo Costa is the man United want to replace David de Gea. The Porto…

CHELSEA are on the verge of signing striker David Datro Fofana from Molde. The Ivorian is having a medical today and will sign for the Blues for £10.5million. World Cup winner Lionel Messi has reportedly extended his contract with PSG in France. The generational talent lifted the World Cup with Argentina just days ago, with reports now stating that…

Wolves are set to sign Matheus Cunha and have been handed a boost in pursuit of the Brazilian's Atletico Madrid team-mate Felipe too, Goal reporting that the Premier League-linked defender wants to stay in Europe. Between them, Cunha and Felipe have started just four La Liga games under Diego Simeone this season. No wonder futures are being…

THOMAS TUCHEL is edging closer to his next job after leaving the UK and taking Spanish lessons, according to reports. The former Chelsea boss was forced to leave the UK after his visa expired following his sacking at Stamford Bridge. But German chief Tuchel has not allowed this to stop him from pursuing his next gig - which included the England…

This weekend, the Argentine Primera División returns to your screens, and it's worth tuning in for. You're certainly not going to see the tactical rigour of Europe's major leagues, and you don't have to be a particularly astute observer to notice the ball spends almost as much time in the air as it does on the ground. But what Argentinian football…

Atletico Madrid have indicated they are prepared to listen to offers for Joao Felix and believe there are several realistic options for the Portugal international. Felix moved to Atletico for £113m in 2019, but he has struggled to live up to expectations in the Spanish capital. That is in large part due to the fact he is an awkward fit for a team…

The Champions League quarterfinal matches are upon us. We've had some fun in the group stage, with the customary couple teams surprising us, and a lot of people laughing at the general misfortune of Barcelona, which will no doubt make us all look very stupid in a year's time or less. But speaking of looking stupid: Hello. If you're not familiar…

Ponferradina and Atletico Madrid will square off in a friendly at the Estadio El Toralin on Wednesday (December 14). The hosts are coming off a 1-0 home win over Lugo in the Spanish Segunda Division over the weekend. Jose Naranjo scored the winner in the 34th minute. The victory helped them climb out of the relegation zone into 18th spot, having…

When AC Milan won the Serie A title last term, there was a feeling that it was both ahead of schedule and a massive opportunity. The Rossoneri did not begin the campaign as the favorites to finish on top of the pile. Despite the presence in the squad of some high-profile 30-somethings, theirs was largely a young side. Milan had finished as…

Real Madrid will be aiming to defend their La Liga title but will face stiff competition from a resurgent, big-spending Barcelona Real Madrid's La Liga victory during the 2021/2022 season was one of the more lopsided wins since Barcelona won by 11 points during the 2018/2019 season. Real dominated the league, winning by 13 points and a…

ERIK TEN HAG has insisted Manchester United are looking ahead after breaking his silence over the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, 37, saw his United contract terminated by mutual consent after conducting a tell-all interview with Piers Morgan. And in his first press conference since Ronaldo's exit, Ten Hag said the club were looking to the…

Real Madrid will try to continue its dominance of its bitter rival on Sunday when it visits Wanda Metropolitano Stadium to face Atletico Madrid in a Spanish La Liga match. Real Madrid (25-6-3) has not lost a league matchup to Atletico since 2016, and while it has already sealed the league title, it is unlikely to rest many players for El Derbi…

Not since the 16th century days of Queen Elizabeth I, Sir Francis Drake, and the Spanish Armada has there been this much at stake between the nations of England and Spain. The UEFA Champions League (you can catch all the action on CBS and Paramount+ ) is down to four clubs, two from the Premier League and two from La Liga. Manchester City,…

The life of a football manager - barely getting a chance to clear your desk before the world is already rattling on about who's going to replace you. Mind you, in Giovanni van Bronckhorst's case, speculation over a successor has been rife for weeks prior to Rangers' decision to pull the plug on his tenure. A dismal start to the season, both…

Real Madrid's comeback win against Manchester City in the Champions League semifinal on Wednesday night was remarkable, and a terrific reminder that, while the European Super League was an idea doomed to fail from the start, it had a foundation of reason! Great things happen when great teams face one another, and we've seen plenty of examples…

Former Ghana World Cup midfielder Otto Addo, 47, who had never been a head coach, faced a baptism of fire as the Black Stars' boss last February. Defying the odds, they drew twice with arch rivals Nigeria to qualify on away goals. Addo, though, has failed to convince many Ghanaians. KEY PLAYER Opponents of Ghana consider Thomas Partey, 29, just a…

Real Madrid have only won La Liga three times in the last 10 years, but Carlo Ancelotti's men are in pole position to reclaim the crown from cross-city rival Atletico Madrid. Los Blancos have shown themselves to be extremely tough to beat this season and have ground out results in performances reminiscent of title-winning sides. However, the battle…

MANCHESTER UNITED beat Aston Villa 4-2 in the Carabao Cup third round and will play Burnley in the last-16. Meanwhile, United star Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly expected to leave Old Trafford this January. And Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenburg claims that a return to Sporting Lisbon could be an option for the Portuguese…

Atletico Madrid will be hosting Sevilla at their Wanda Metropolitano in the clash that could determine a lot of things about the final standings of the La Liga top four. With that said, it's a good time to check out our La Liga odds series, which includes our Atletico-Sevilla prediction and pick we have laid out below. Atletico Madrid is not having…

The Spanish La Liga returns this weekend, and Bet9ja offers top odds on these games. Bet on this 5-odds accumulator ticket to cash out this weekend. You can bet using the booking code below, and read on to see each of our La Liga picks for this weekend. You can stake them as singles or as an accumulator. Getafe vs. Cadiz CF: Getafe to win or draw @…

All four English sides are through to the knockout stages of the Uefa Champions League in the new year, having successfully navigated some tricky looking groups in significantly shortened time. The opening round of the tournament would usually last until mid-December but with the Fifa World Cup in Qatar on the horizon each club's six group stage…

The UEFA Champions Association is back in real life with its last round of gathering stage coordinates this week as FC Porto clashes with Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid side at the Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday. FC Porto is as of now in the third spot in the Portuguese Primeira Liga standings and is yet to find its sweet spot on the homegrown…

It is broadly fine to be staunchly Jurgen Klopp Out if you absolutely must, but the main candidates to replace him at Liverpool are laughable. These are the 10 favourites in the betting odds to become the next permanent Liverpool manager. The names themselves are definitely not a reflection of our actual thoughts. 10) Brendan Rodgers Liverpool…

Atletico Madrid are set to play Girona at the Cívitas Metropolitano on Saturday in La Liga. Atletico Madrid come into this game on the back of a 2-0 loss to Carl Hoefkens' Club Brugge in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. Goals from Ghanaian midfielder Kamal Sowah and Spanish striker Ferran Jutgla sealed the victory for Club…

Bayer Leverkusen is presently in the fifteenth spot in the Bundesliga standings and has not been at its best up until this point this season. The away side played out a 2-2 draw against VfL Wolfsburg last week and should accept it up a score in this apparatus. Atletico Madrid, then again, is in the third spot in the La Liga table right now and has…

Atletico Madrid is back in real life with another significant UEFA Champions Association apparatus this week as they take on a noteworthy Club Brugge side at the Jan Breydel Arena. Club Brugge is right now in the third spot in the Belgian Star Association standings and is yet to find their sweet spot on the homegrown front this season. The home…

Club Brugge is as of now in the third spot in the Belgian Genius Association standings and is yet to find its sweet spot on the homegrown front this season. The home side whipped Mechelen by a 3-0 scoreline last week and should endeavor to accomplish a comparative outcome in this installation. Atletico Madrid, then again, is in the fifth spot in…

Six games into the 2022/23 La Liga season and Carlo Ancelotti could not have asked for a better start. Real Madrid, the defending champions and title favorites, sit at the summit of the standings as club soccer gets set to return after a break for the Nations League and other international fixtures. There are other excellent teams across the…

Madrid is very much the footballing capital when it comes to top flight sides in one city with currently four teams involved in Spain's top flight (LaLiga Santander) in: Real Madrid, Atlético, Getafe and Rayo Vallecano. The capital also boasts Leganes in the second tier (LaLiga Smartbank) with the relegation of Fuenlabrada and Alcorcon leaving just…

This week's'10 things we learned in La Liga' is dominated by the derby with Madrid giving Atletico a lesson in how to defend and take your chances that was so good it even impressed Diego Simeone. Racism reared its ugly head before the game but Vinicius and Rodrgyo had the last laugh as Madrid made it nine wins from nine in all competitions this…

The Spanish capital will be set alight on Sunday as Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid square off in one of the biggest fixtures in European club football. The 230th iteration of El Derbi Madrileñowill pit two sides who have had contrasting results so far this season. Real Madrid have been utterly dominant, decimating everyone in their path by winning…

The Spanish La Liga is one of the leagues still feeling the effects of the Covid19 pandemic financial hit. So far, only 3 teams (Sevilla, Celta Vigo & Valencia) have recorded a positive net spend this transfer window while 2 teams (Rayo Vallecano & Athletic Bilbao) are yet to spend a single penny, rather opting for a strict Free-Agents/Loan…

Europe's most prestigious annual competition has returned as the UEFA Champions League returns for the 2021-22 edition. The remaining 32 teams from across the continent are set to face off. We'll take a look at every single group and where the value lies while also looking at some broader futures involving players and individual teams as well. The…