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 →
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 →
