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Atletico Madrid

Also known as: Atletico's · Club Atletico de Madrid · Atletico de Madrid

La Liga club that lost 2-1 to Liverpool in Champions League and refused Barcelona's offers for striker Julian Alvarez.

2026-04-242026-09-14

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The Atletico Madrid forward scored Argentina's decisive second goal in the 112th minute in Kansas City to finally end the resistance of the European team.

    Argentina know how to suffer, says Alvarez after Swiss World Cup test
  3. June 2026
  4. The Standard

    The 21-year-old winger scored crucial goals in LaLiga 2, including a brace against Castellon, and was part of the Copa del Rey-winning squad that beat Atletico Madrid.

    Why diaspora players will help Kenya compete well at Afcon 2027
  5. Citizen Digital

    Alvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico By AFP June 23, 2026 03:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Semi Final - Argentina v Croatia - Lusail Stad

    Alvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico
  6. Citizen Digital

    Alvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico By AFP June 23, 2026 03:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Semi Final - Argentina v Croatia - Lusail Stad

    Alvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico
  7. Citizen Digital

    Madrid put a 150 million euro ($172m) offer in for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez but more to fulfil a Florentino Perez election campaign pledge and disrupt rivals Barcelona's plans than to truly try to bring the forward to the Santiago Bernabeu.

    What Real Madrid's new signings add to Mourinho's project
  8. Citizen Digital

    Bad Bunny will perform on Saturday at football club Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano stadium.

    Pope Leo urges leaders to temper divisions at start of Spain trip
  9. May 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    "He’s made a colossal impact the world over." But the presence of Atletico Madrid forward Alvarez, 26, shows that Argentina need not be overly-reliant on their ageing great.

    Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?
  11. The Standard

    "Football gives you all the blows sometimes and all we can do is try and pick ourselves up as soon as possible." On Sunday, in the final match of the season, Villarreal and Atletico Madrid battle for third place.

    Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win over Athletic Club
  12. Citizen Digital

    What to look out for in final La Liga weekend By AFP May 22, 2026 09:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann is tossed in the air by teammates during a farewell

    What to look out for in final La Liga weekend
  13. Citizen Digital

    After more than a decade at Stamford Bridge, where he became the club's captain, he moved to Atletico Madrid in 2023 and then to Sevilla last summer.

    Former Chelsea, Spain defender Azpilicueta retires

Yesterday

  1. Liverpool drew 0-0 with Fulham despite fatigue, Iraola says

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola acknowledged his players were tired following a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham on Saturday, less than three days after beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League. Iraola said the squad must adapt to the grueling schedule, which presents such tight turnarounds during the season.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal maintains perfect Premier League start with Sunderland win

    Arsenal won 2-0 over Sunderland to extend their unbeaten Premier League record, opening a three-point lead over Manchester City. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham all drew at home on the same day, with Hull remaining unbeaten in third place after drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 12 September

  1. Liverpool striker Isak rebounds from poor debut season

    Alexander Isak, who scored just four times in his difficult first season at Liverpool after a £125 million move from Newcastle, has already netted three goals in four games this term and is in "a really good place," according to Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 11 September

  1. Manchester United beats Sabah 4-0 in Champions League return

    Manchester United won 4-0 against Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford in the Champions League on Thursday, marking United's return to the competition for the first time in three seasons. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez scored as United took advantage of a favourable draw.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 10 September

  1. Liverpool beats Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Iraola's Champions League debut

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola celebrated his first Champions League match as a coach after the Reds came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister canceling out Marcos Llorente's opener.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mac Allister scores as Liverpool beats Atletico Madrid 2-1

    Alexis Mac Allister scored to cap Liverpool's comeback win over Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League, with Marcos Llorente giving Atletico an early lead before Dominik Szoboszlai levelled before half-time.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Simeone sees Atletico as work-in-progress heading towards Champions League

    Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes his team will improve after a slow start to the season, despite a 3-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao and falling five points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona after four games. Simeone remains confident as Atletico aim to reach the Champions League final at their Metropolitano Stadium.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Mac Allister frustrated Liverpool would not offer contract extension

    Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister said he was "very sad" at not being offered a new contract while teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch had their deals extended, and that his agent was told the club was "not in a position" to offer him one.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 4 September

  1. Spain World Cup winner Llorente retires from national team

    Marcos Llorente, 31, an Atlético Madrid player who was part of Spain's World Cup-winning squad in July, announced his retirement from the national team via social media, saying he decided to bring his time with the national team to a close after long consideration.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Messi retires from Argentina after 21 years of international play

    Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, ending a 21-year career with Argentina during which the team won three major titles including the 2022 World Cup. Argentina now faces a transition period with questions surrounding coach Lionel Scaloni and other ageing players.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0, Arteta praises finishers

    Bukayo Saka scored in the second half to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Villa Park on Monday. Manager Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's ability to finish games will be key to their title defence, describing it as a tough place to win.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arteta praises Arsenal's finishers in Villa Park win

    Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 1-0 at Villa Park with Bukayo Saka scoring in the second half, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season. Manager Mikel Arteta credited the team's ability to finish games, calling it key to their title defence.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 27 August

  1. Atletico Madrid rules out negotiations with Barcelona over Alvarez

    Atletico Madrid's board unanimously decided not to negotiate striker Julian Alvarez's transfer to Barcelona, though the club remains open to other offers including from Arsenal.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Barcelona pursues Alvarez as Atletico refuses to sell

    Barcelona remain hopeful of signing Julian Alvarez before the transfer window closes, with club president Joan Laporta saying Alvarez is their prime target, but Atletico Madrid continue to resist selling the Argentina forward. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick acknowledged the club could end the summer without a new striker if the pursuit fails.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 21 August

  1. Barcelona seek third La Liga title under Flick

    Hansi Flick's Barcelona enter their third season aiming to maintain domestic dominance and challenge Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid while pursuing Champions League glory. The club have added Rodri from Manchester City as a significant arrival.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Arteta targets best club status as Arsenal defend Premier League title

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has declared his intention to build the club into "the best club in the world" as the Premier League champions begin their defence against Coventry, with Manchester City's era potentially ending after Pep Guardiola's resignation.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Lee and Baena guide Atletico past Malaga in La Liga opener

    Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena scored second-half goals from outside the box to give Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win over Malaga in their La Liga season opener, with Julian Alvarez unavailable as he recovers fitness after the World Cup break.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Aston Villa signs Japanese keeper Suzuki, Italian defender Ruggeri

    Aston Villa announced the signing of Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, 23, from Parma for up to 35 million euros, and Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri. Suzuki's arrival, following an impressive World Cup showing, may prompt Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to leave the Premier League club.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Rodri completes move from Manchester City to Barcelona

    Barcelona announced the signing of Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri from Manchester City on a deal running until 2030, reportedly for around 75 million euros. The 30-year-old midfielder, a 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, joined Barcelona after seven years at Manchester City.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 17 August

  1. Spain's Rodri completes Barcelona transfer from Manchester City

    Rodri, Spain's World Cup-winning captain and 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, arrived in Barcelona on Monday to sign with La Liga champions after Manchester City and Barcelona agreed a transfer fee of around 75 million euros. The 30-year-old midfielder described playing for Barcelona as a dream and said his aims include winning the Champions League.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 16 August

  1. Spain forward Hermoso departs Mexican club Tigres

    Jenni Hermoso, the 36-year-old Spanish forward involved in the Luis Rubiales forced-kiss incident after Spain's 2023 World Cup victory, is leaving Mexican club Tigres Femenil after joining in 2024.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Alaves and Sevilla win as La Liga 2026/27 season opens

    Alaves defeated 10-man Getafe 3-0 and Sevilla snatched a late 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga's opening matches of the 2026/27 season.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Man Utd loses 4-2 to Amorim's AC Milan in friendly

    Manchester United's pre-season campaign ended with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland. United led twice through goals from Harry Maguire and Patrick Dorgu but conceded three goals from close range before Loftus-Cheek added a fourth for Milan.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Barcelona sign Spanish midfielder Rodri from Manchester City

    Barcelona have reached a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri for around 75 million euros, with an official announcement expected in the coming days. The 30-year-old World Cup winner and 2024 Ballon d'Or recipient joins after Manchester City's success since 2019, with Barcelona moving for him following injuries to midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 15 August

  1. Romero leaves Tottenham for Atletico Madrid in €40m move

    Argentina international Cristian Romero announced his departure from Tottenham on Friday, with reports indicating he will join Atletico Madrid in a 40 million euros deal. The 28-year-old defender, who made 156 appearances for Spurs and captained the club, was instrumental in their 2025 Europa League final victory over Manchester United.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. Man City manager uncertain over Rodri's future amid Barcelona interest

    Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said "anything can happen" as Barcelona, the La Liga champions, have made a bid to sign World Cup winner Rodri. City are understood to have rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million from Barcelona for the midfielder, who has one season remaining on his Etihad contract.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 13 August

  1. Spanish Super Cup to be held in Istanbul in 2027

    The 2027 Spanish Super Cup Final Four tournament will take place in Istanbul at Ataturk Olympic Stadium from February 2 to 7, featuring Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Real Sociedad. Saudi Arabia, which has hosted since 2020, was ruled out due to a clash with the Asian Cup.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arteta non-committal on Lewis-Skelly's future at Arsenal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refused to confirm whether Myles Lewis-Skelly will stay at the club after the teenager made an "emotional" goal celebration in a friendly against Como. Lewis-Skelly, 19, has been linked with moves to Manchester United and Chelsea after starting just five times in the Premier League last season.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Roma signs Argentinian right-back Molina from Atletico Madrid

    AS Roma completed the signing of Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning right-back Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid for a reported 17 million euros. The 28-year-old, who also featured in last month's World Cup final when Argentina lost to Spain, has 65 caps for Argentina and won two Copa Americas.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 8 August

  1. Atlético Madrid will not sell Álvarez this transfer window

    Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone said Saturday the club will not allow forward Julián Álvarez to leave despite interest from Barcelona, Arsenal, and a €150 million bid from Real Madrid in June.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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