The recent incident of racism at the Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club match has once again brought to light the ongoing issue of racism in Spanish soccer. Spain forward Nico Williams was subjected to racial abuse by fans, who shouted “monkey” at him while he was taking a corner kick in the first half. This
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The recent terror threat looming over the Champions League quarterfinal ties has sparked concerns among football fans worldwide. UEFA, the governing body of European football, has acknowledged the threat but has assured that the matches will proceed as scheduled. A social media post claiming to be from the Islamic State group hinted at possible attacks
Barcelona forward João Félix recently faced a hostile reception from Atlético Madrid fans during his return to the Metropolitano. Despite scoring a goal against his parent club, he was jeered, had his every touch whistled, and even had a plaque dedicated to him dirtied and a shirt burned with his name on it. Félix defended
Recently, LaLiga made headlines when it announced its decision to report “deplorable racist chants” from a group of Atlético Madrid supporters to the Spain prosecutors’ office. The chants targeted Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior, with derogatory remarks like “Vinícius chimpanzee” being heard in a video that circulated on social media. The incident took place outside
Atletico Madrid’s coach, Diego Simeone, expressed his inability to watch the team’s nerve-wracking penalty shootout win against Inter Milan in the Champions League round-of-16, revealing his intense emotional investment in the game. This vulnerability portrayed by a typically stoic figure such as Simeone adds a human element to his coaching persona, making him relatable to
Diego Simeone, the coach of Atlético Madrid, has expressed his unwavering belief in his team’s capability to turn around their Champions League round-of-16 tie with Inter Milan. Despite this confidence, Simeone acknowledged that his team has been facing consequences for their recent poor form, stating that “football doesn’t forgive you when you make mistakes.” Atlético
Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has recently expressed his desire to represent France at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Despite the fact that the squads are typically made up of under-23 players, with the allowance of three overage players, Griezmann, at 32 years old, still sees this as a possibility for himself. This
After Friday’s draw, it was revealed that Atlético Madrid will be facing Athletic Club in the semifinal of the Copa del Rey. This matchup is highly anticipated as both teams have shown great form in the competition. Atlético secured their spot in the semifinals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sevilla, while Athletic managed to
Atlético Madrid is on the verge of securing a loan deal for Juventus forward Moise Kean for the remainder of the season, as reported by sources to ESPN. This move comes as a strategic decision to bolster the team’s attacking options and provide much-needed depth. Kean, aged 23, has agreed to the transfer to the
LaLiga has taken a strong stand against racism by filing a legal complaint to a Spanish court regarding the alleged racist chanting directed towards Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior by Atlético Madrid supporters. The chants of “Vinícius you are a monkey” heard as fans entered Atlético’s Metropolitano stadium have sparked outrage and condemnation. Historical Context