Lionel Messi's 600th career goal for club and country sent Barcelona eight points clear at the top of the La Liga table after a vital 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid. Messi converted his third free-kick in three consecutive La Liga matches in the 26th minute to secure a deserved victory against
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Swansea confirm signing of Borja Baston for £15.5m
Swansea have confirmed the signing of Borja Baston for £15.5m from Atletico Madrid, subject to international clearance. Sources revealed the two clubs had agreed the deal on Tuesday, with the 23-year-old becoming Swansea's record signing. Borja, who will wear Swansea's number 10 shirt, spoke about the excitement and pressure of joining Swansea. "There
Borja Baston having Swansea medical
Spanish striker Borja Baston is having his Swansea City medical before a proposed a £15m club record transfer. The 23-year-old Atletico Madrid forward, who scored 18 La Liga goals on loan at Eibar last season, is set sign a four-year deal at the Welsh club. The Swans have already signed fellow Spaniard
[Video] Galatasaray 0-2 Atletico Madrid: Match Highlights
Atletico Madrid kicked off their Champions League campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Galatasaray in Istanbul thanks to two goals from Antoine Griezmann. Diego Simeone's side dominated the opening stages, and took the lead courtesy of an exquisite 18th-minute strike from the France international. Griezmann then moved the visitors further ahead
Joao Miranda joins Inter Milan
Inter Milan have signed Brazilian defender Joao Miranda from Atletico Madrid. Atletico says that the 30-year-old centre-back will play for the Nerazzurri after the two clubs reached a deal. Miranda spent four seasons at Atletico, helping them win the Spanish league, Europa League and Copa del Rey. The player had been tipped with
New Watford boss relishes the challenge ahead
New Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores insists he has no fears after becoming the club's fifth coach in the space of 12 months. Giuseppe Sannino, Oscar Garcia, Billy McKinlay and Slavisa Jokanovic all managed Watford in the Championship last season as the club achieved promotion to the Premier League but Flores
Arda Turan keen on £29m Chelsea transfer
Atletico Madrid midfielder Arda Turan wants to join Chelsea in a £29million deal this summer. The Blues are emerging as strong candidates to land the talented Turkey star ahead of next season. Turan wants to leave the Spanish capital this summer; news that has alerted a host of Europe's top clubs. Chelsea are
Tevez returns home
Carlos Tevez has completed a return to his boyhood club Boca Juniors from Serie A winners Juventus. The deal was announced by Boca during Argentina's Copa America quarter-final penalty shootout victory over Colombia, in which Tevez scored the winning spot kick. The 31-year-old began his career at Boca as a teenager before
Pep Guardiola charged by UEFA after wearing ‘#JusticiaParaTopo’ t-shirt
UEFA have sensationally charged Pep Guardiola for wearing a t-shirt demanding justice for a journalist who died at last summer’s World Cup. Argentine Jorge Lopez was killed in a suspicious road accident while in Sao Paulo in July. Guardiola was sporting the top - which read ‘#JusticiaParaTopo’ - during his pre-match press
UEFA Champions League: Late Hernandez winner sends Real through
Javier Hernandez scored a late winner as Real Madrid edged past 10-man Atletico Madrid with a 1-0 win to secure their place in the Champions League semi-finals. The striker tapped in from close range as the hosts pressed for the all-important winner, after Diego Simeone’s men had Arda Turan sent off
UEFA Champions League: Rivals share spoils in Champions League encounter
It was all end-to-end drama as Atletico Madrid drew 0-0 against rivals Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash. Jan Oblak made several superb stops, twice denying both Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez as the visitors dominated possession in the opening period and looked to take
Diego Simeone signs new three-year contract extension with Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has agreed to extend his contract with the Spanish champions by three years to 2020. The deal, announced on the Twitter feed of the champions, was widely expected although there was plenty of speculation a European rival could try to lure Simeone away from the club. The
Atletico Madrid enquire about Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla
Atletico Madrid have spoken to Santi Cazorla’s advisers about a summer move from Arsenal, according to Guillem Balague. The reigning La Liga champions are reportedly looking to bolster their midfield ranks after injuries and suspensions to key personnel has hampered their title defence. Without Koke and Arda Turan at the weekend, Atletico
Diego Costa defends Premier League referees
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has defended Premier League referees but insists he will not change his aggressive style of play. The Brazilian-born Spain striker was suspended for three matches for treading on Liverpool's Emre Can in the Capital One Cup semi-final. Blues manager Jose Mourinho was incensed to lose his player to
FOUR-midable display as Atletico Madrid humiliate Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid were in dreamland as they destroyed rivals Real Madrid with a thumping 4-0 win which blew the Primera Division title race wide open. Tiago Mendes opened the scoring for the champions at a raucous Vicente Calderon after 13 minutes and substitute Saul Niguez doubled the lead with an acrobatic