Diego Costa Handed 8 Game Ban

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has been banned for eight games after being found guilty of abusing a referee. The former Chelsea forward, 30, was sent off by official Jesus Gil Manzano during Atletico's 2-0 loss to Barcelona in La Liga. Manzano said in his match report that the Spanish international had "insulted his mother",... Continue Reading →

CR7 Will Start Against Ajax

Cristiano Ronaldo is fit enough to start for Juventus in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Ajax. Head coach Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed the 34-year-old has recovered sufficiently from a thigh injury sustained while on Portugal duty last month. Ronaldo has not played for the Serie A leaders since scoring a hat-trick in the... Continue Reading →

Reports: Real Confident of Hazard Deal

Real Madrid are increasingly confident of signing Eden Hazard this summer, Sky Sports News understands. However, Chelsea are holding out for £100m despite Hazard having just over a year left on his contract. The situation is made complicated by Chelsea's two-window transfer ban, which will come into effect this summer, with the Blues' appeal to... Continue Reading →

Simeone Says Atleti Do Not Fear Messi

Diego Simeone has dismissed the notion of Atletico Madrid fearing Lionel Messi in Saturday's clash with Barcelona, instead choosing to praise the "incredible work" of opposite number Ernesto Valverde. Atletico head to Camp Nou trailing the leaders by eight points in the table, meaning anything less than a win is likely to end their hopes... Continue Reading →

Man City Ready to Pay Rodri’s €70m Release Clause

Manchester City have identified Atletico Madrid’s Rodri as their priority midfield transfer target this summer, as per reports. City believe the 22-year-old is the ideal candidate to strengthen their midfield and are prepared to pay his buy-out clause, which is thought to be €70 million (£60m/$80m). City sporting director Txiki Begiristain was in attendance at... Continue Reading →

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