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Vlahovic offered to Atleti on free

Dusan Vlahovic’s future in Turin appears increasingly uncertain as the Serbian forward edges closer to becoming a free agent this summer. Despite ongoing negotiations with Juventus, reports suggest that intermediaries are already exploring alternative destinations, with Atletico Madrid emerging as a potential suitor for one of Europe's most coveted number nines.

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USMNT's Cardoso expected to miss World Cup due to ankle surgery

U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Johnny Cardoso faces an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury that will require surgery, Atletico Madrid announced on Monday. The injury is expected to keep the midfielder out of the USMNT's World Cup squad, which is set to be announced on May 26.

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Simeone: Atleti knocked out 'world best' Barca twice

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has showered praise on newly crowned La Liga champions Barcelona, labelling them the world's best side. Speaking ahead of Atletico's clash with Osasuna, the Argentine coach expressed immense pride in his own team's achievements this season, marvelling at the fact that they managed to eliminate the high-flying Catalans from two different competitions.

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Man Utd, Juve and AC Milan track Affengruber

Elche defender David Affengruber has emerged as a shock summer transfer target for several of Europe's biggest clubs following his impressive debut season in La Liga. The 25-year-old Austrian has caught the eye of giants in England, Italy, and Spain after becoming a cornerstone of the Franjiverdes' backline.

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'Very complete player' - Aguero says Alvarez 'fits perfectly' at Barca

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has tipped fellow countryman Julian Alvarez to complete a high-profile move to Barcelona this summer. The former striker believes the Atletico Madrid star possesses the unique defensive work rate and tactical intelligence required to succeed at the Spotify Camp Noy as the Catalan giants search for a successor to Robert Lewandowski.

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Madrid mayor claims UEFA corruption in Atletico loss to Arsenal

Arsenal have secured their place in the Champions League final for the first time in two decades, but their victory over Atletico Madrid has been overshadowed by explosive allegations from the Spanish capital. Madrid mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida has sensationally claimed the contest was rigged, suggesting European football’s governing body conspired to ensure the Gunners progressed at the expense of Diego Simeone’s side.

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Revealed: Prize money earned by Arsenal in UCL final run

Arsenal have secured a massive financial windfall exceeding £120 million ($163m) following their historic qualification for the 2026 Champions League final. Mikel Arteta’s side booked their place in Budapest after a gritty aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid, ensuring the club's balance sheet looks as impressive as their on-field performances.

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Simeone's furious son posts image of Calafiori

Giuliano Simeone has taken to social media to voice his anger following Atletico Madrid's heart-breaking Champions League exit at the hands of Arsenal. The forward, son of Atleti boss Diego Simeone, highlighted a controversial incident involving Gunners defender Riccardo Calafiori that he believes cost his side a vital lifeline.

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Arteta singles out 'very special' Saka & 'immense' Gyokeres after Atleti win

Mikel Arteta could not hide his pride as Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League final with a gritty 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates. The Gunners boss reserved special praise for match-winner Bukayo Saka and summer signing Viktor Gyokeres while opening up about the emotional conversations he held with his squad behind the scenes before kick-off in the second leg of the semi-final tie.

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Simeone pushes ex-Atleti chief Berta as staff forced to separate pair

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone’s fiery temperament boiled over at the Emirates Stadium as he was seen shoving Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta during a tense touchline confrontation. The incident occurred in the dying moments of Arsenal's historic Champions League semi-final victory as security and officials were forced to intervene.

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Simeone hails Arsenal's 'incredible power' after Atleti's UCL exit

Diego Simeone has heaped praise on Arsenal’s "incredible power" after seeing his Atletico Madrid side knocked out of the Champions League at the semi-final stage. Despite a controversial penalty incident involving Antoine Griezmann, the Argentine tactician refused to blame the officials for his side's narrow second-leg defeat at the Emirates.

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Alvarez goes missing as shot-shy Atleti come up short

Atletico Madrid once again came up short in the Champions League as they suffered a 1-0 loss at Arsenal on Tuesday that meant they succumbed to a 2-1 aggregate defeat in their semi-final tie. Diego Simeone's side mustered just two shots on target in north London as their hopes of facing either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on May 30 went up in smoke.

Frequently asked questions

Brentford were founded in October 1889, in West London’s Hounslow area. Initially, the local sportsmen formed the club to provide a permanent football or rugby team for the town. As fate would have it, 13 votes split 8-5 in favour of association football gave birth to the Brentford Football Club.

Matthew Benham, a British businessman and lifelong supporter of Brentford, is the owner of the club.

Brentford’s home ground is the Gtech Community Stadium, located in Brentford, West London. It was completed and opened in September 2020, replacing the club’s old Griffin Park ground. The stadium is a multi-purpose venue, hosting both football and rugby matches.

The Gtech Community Stadium has a capacity of 17,250 seats.

Brentford are yet to win any major honours as a top-flight side.

Brentford haven't lifted an English top-flight title so far, with their best campaign being a fifth-place finish in the 1935-36 season.

Brentford legend Ken Coote is the club's all-time leading appearance maker with 559 appearances to his name, which came between 1949 and 1963.

With 163 goals in 282 games in all competitions, Jim Towers is Brentford's all-time top goalscorer. Towers spent seven seasons at the club between 1954 and 1961.

David Raya, Christian Eriksen, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Tony Craig, and Ken Coote are among the biggest names to have played for Brentford.

Steve Perryman, Thomas Frank, and Harry Curtis are some of the most famous managers to have been in charge of Brentford.

Their nickname was a happy accident. When a group of Borough Road College students cheered for Brentford players with the chant "Buck up, Bs," a journalist misheard it as "bees." This mistake eventually became the team's iconic nickname, The Bees.