Diego Simeone has snubbed Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to back Lionel Messi for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The Atletico Madrid manager believes the Argentine superstar's remarkable World Cup exploits at 39 outweigh every other contender in a star-studded field.
Arthur Vermeeren has opened up about his difficult spell at Atletico Madrid, admitting that the Spanish giants might not have been the right club for his development. The Belgian midfielder revealed that financial circumstances played a hidden role in his initial blockbuster transfer from Royal Antwerp.
Rodri has publicly backed Barcelona to make a future move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez. The Spanish midfielder praised the Argentine's sensational versatility and believes a reunion at Camp Nou would be a spectacular piece of business.
Atletico Madrid have suffered a major blow after star striker Julian Alvarez was ruled out of their trip to face Real Sociedad due to a muscle strain. Diego Simeone's side are desperate to bounce back following consecutive defeats.
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