The Latest Breaking News from Atlético Madrid

José María Villalón describes Francis as ‘charming and stubborn’ patient, who did not want surgical intervention

Lionel Messi says this is his final World Cup, and Argentina is among the favorites to win it all.

There was joy for stars who avoided injury, frustration for in-form teams and relief for strugglers as league went on hiatus

Plus: fewest games for Golden Boots; promoted teams losing more than relegated sides; and more prolific uncapped players

Reigning champion Real Madrid is onto the knockout stage, but that’s it for Spain. Is its dwindling presence in Europe a one-off, or indicative of something greater?

One goal and no points from five games show the step up to the top table has proved too much for an outclassed side

Having exited the Champions League in dramatic fashion, Simeone’s side are reeling after another setback against Cádiz

Atlético Madrid and Spain striker Álvaro Morata has had to be substituted after hurting his right leg in Saturday’s Spanish league match at Cádiz with the World Cup less than a month away. Atlético’s initial description of his injury was a “contusion.” Morata could not continue after defender Mamadou Mbaye…

The Spanish club saw its hopes for advancing come to an end in gut-wrenching fashion.

After death of vice-president considered architect of the club, even two controversial sendings off couldn’t spoil the last goodbye

He’s raised standards, topped the scoring charts and taken Barça to the summit. No wonder Xavi calls him a ‘blessing’