The Latest Breaking News from Atlético Madrid

Argentina Defeats France in Penalty Shootout to Win World Cup

Argentina and Lionel Messi outlasted France in a penalty-kick shootout to win the World Cup in an epic final match in Lusail.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2022

Messi, Argentina Return to World Cup Final With 3–0 Win Over Croatia

Lionel Messi recorded a goal and assist while Julián Alvarez scored twice to lead Argentina over Croatia in the World Cup semifinals.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 13, 2022

Antoine Griezmann greases the wheels to get best out of France

The reluctant superstar hasn’t scored but has made more key passes than anyone to make Didier Deschamps’ team run more smoothly

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022

Has a football manager ever replaced their successor?

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

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022

The Reasons for La Liga’s Diminished Champions League Performance

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?

Sports Illustrated · Nov 2, 2022

Rangers in danger of making unwanted Champions League history

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

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022

Diego Simeone made to suffer as Atlético endure ‘cruellest week’

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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022

Spain’s Morata Substituted for Hurt Foot in Atlético Game

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 29, 2022

Atlético Madrid Knocked Out of UCL After Bizarre Stoppage-Time Drama

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

Sports Illustrated · Oct 26, 2022

Red cards and redemption: Villarreal bid farewell to José Manuel Llaneza

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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2022