Atletico Madrid News

Atletico midfielder Simao Sabrosa is a target for Benfica. Record says Benfica's board are preparing to sell highly sought-after winger Angel di Maria and have identified Simao as a potential replacement.

Inzaghi, 36, is off contract in June and unsettled at Milan after falling down the striker's pecking order this season under coach Leonardo.

Spanish Liga club Osasuna has been badly hit by an outbreak of swine flu. Three players of the Osasuna club - Ruper, Miguel Flano and Juanfran - are currently victims of the virus, and will miss Sunday's match against Valencia.

Atletico sports chief Jesus Garcia Pitarch has been a regular visitor to Brazil this year and has scouted Mendes extensively.

CHELSEA will try to steal Franck Ribery from under the nose of Real Madrid in the January transfer window.

Rafael Benitez would quit Liverpool if the club's reported financial problems lead to the sale of star striker Fernando Torres.

Sevilla maintained the pressure on the Spanish league leaders with a 2-1 win over Tenerife on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid lost 2-1 to Deportivo La Coruna after an injury-time penalty to stay in the relegation zone.

Chelsea will push through a 40m deal for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero it was reported today.

Johnny Heitinga JOHN Heitinga today said a move to Everton has boosted his World Cup chances - and revelaed he wants to make a centre back role at Goodison his own.

Spanish first division soccer club Atletico Madrid will continue its attempts to gain a foothold in the Chinese market by maintaining a stand at the Expo 2010 exhibition in Shanghai, according to Spanish sports paper Diario AS on Friday.

Andy Cole believes Manchester United made a big mistake by not trying to sign Fernando Torres .

The Guardian says although Atletico have in place a 60m buy-out clause in Aguero's contract it is understood that they may well accept around 40m for the 21-year-old. That amount would represent a 7.5m increase on the British record 32.5m Manchester City paid to Real Madrid for Robinho last season.

Atletico Madrid have been fined 150 euros by the Spanish football federation for incidents during their home derby with Real Madrid earlier this month, which included visiting coach Manuel Pellegrini being struck by an object thrown from the stands.

Chelsea are close to agreeing a A 50 million deal to make Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero the highest paid player in the Premier League.

Atletico has won nine Liga championships. VietNamNet Bridge a ' The general director of the Spanish football team Atletico Madrid is on his Asian tour and he will arrive in Hanoi in the next few days.

BARCELONA: Ten-man Real Madrid survived a late fightback by Atletico Madrid to win 3-2 and keep the pressure on Spanish league leaders Barcelona on Saturday.

Madrid Argentina coach Diego Maradona has told superstar Lionel Messi to take charge of his country's World Cup dream, starting by masterminding victory over European champions Spain on Saturday.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Jose Manuel Jurado has signed a new contract that will keep him at the Vicente Calderon until 2013.

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Ujfalusi is fouled on the right but a correct advantage is played. Atletico give it away, and Simao is booked for a foul on Kaka, very late.