Controversies have ever been the integral part of soccer and even today we have at least one controversy happening around every other day but the issues where a big player in involved become the most look after for obvious reasons. Real Madrid’s priciest player Luis Suarez is one such player who has recently been in the news for his outspoken behavior when he lambasted several issues covering the game. Many times when two players collide during a game, injury happens and this injury sometimes becomes the matter of concern for whole soccer fraternity. Knowingly, Real’s game with Atletico Madrid was the game that gave media geeks a reason to smile since the clash between Suarez and Atletico left-back Luis in the second half has now become the most read about story in the sports dailies not because it happened, which is normal, but for the way it later developed after the aggressive remarks of Luis Suarez. Actually, everything started when Atletico left-back Luis posted an image on … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte reiterates Diego Costa is not joining Atletico leaving Chelsea
There have ever been rumors in the air suggesting the link between any player to his former side especially if he is in good from and this media made blunder now seems to be covering Diego Costa aggressively. Yes, you guessed it right, over the past few months Chelsea player Costa is being linked with his former side Atletico Madrid, in fact, Spanish side has itself announced publically that they are close to seal a deal with their former player to bring him back into the Spanish capital despite the fact that Stamford Bridge based club has never accepted Atletico claims. Now, Blues boss Antonio Conte denies to have any truth behind these rumors and calls Diego Costa is of ‘fundamental importance’ to Chelsea hence they can’t think of releasing him to any side. However, if we rely on Spanish media, Costa has himself initiated his transfer request to the Chelsea boss to faster his move back to the Vicente Calderon, and, later, Atletico president Enrique Cerezo said they are very close to … [Read more...]
Fernando Torres blames his ousted for quarterfinal loss to Barcelona
If we look at the current Champions League’s quarterfinal lineup, almost every side is eager to score an edge in the first leg game itself and if they miss, they express their serious confidence to cover it in the second leg. Last night’s Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona first leg quarterfinal at Camp Nou was one such game where though Barcelona delivered brilliantly but Atletico Madrid as well did not disappoint and matched the defenders almost in every department, however, they missed a few opportunities that cost them the game eventually. Moreover, bigger disappointment for them was ousted of star forward Fernando Torres who was found going through back of Sergio Busquets on the halfway line and referee Felix Brych booked him for his second Yellow Card and sent him out. Visitors were now a ten-men squad and did everything they could to defend their early one goal lead but Luis Suarez made their joy short-lived when he netted two brilliant goals in the second half to take his side on … [Read more...]
Madrid lost Copa del Rey final to Atletico Madrid
1 - 2 In an action pack Copa del Rey final Real Madrid lost by 2-1 to Atletico Madrid despite taking the lead at one stage. Starlet Ronaldo put Real on top when he capitalized Mesut Ozil's corner through his header, but Diego Costa did not waste any time in leveling this initial lead. It was rather a bad defense to allow them to equalize so early otherwise Real’s lead could have been there for a longer time. The match was so tight till the end that no team could score another goal in the first ninety minutes thereafter hence match has to be extended to extra time where, in 98th minute, Joao Miranda’s header on Koke’s cross secured a legendary victory for Atletico. It was more a worst news for Real manager Mourinho which has already hinted to leave the club after this season. In fact, this is the first season in his stay at Madrid that he ended without having any silverware. During his stay, he won three titles: a La Liga title in 2011-12, a Copa del Rey in 2010-11, and one Spanish … [Read more...]
Radamel Falcao: The Player to Look For
Soccer is a game of passion; perhaps it is like any other game where a player is known by his performances. Here too, if a player performs well for, let say, two weeks, he becomes in the limelight and every popular club tries to sign him up. Colombian hotshot, 26-year old Radamel Falcao, has always been known for his lighting striking skills and he keeps proving it every now and then. Last few days were belonged to Barca’s star Messi and his world record, but despite the glory of Messi, Falcao stunned the world by his excellent power play in the match between his club Atletico Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna. Atletico Madrid crushed La Coruna by 6-0 and more importantly, it was Falcao who made the headlines by scoring five goals in a game. This is one of the finest preferences in soccer we have ever seen in recent time; even Messi could only match this scoring number in one match against Bayer Leverkusen in March 2012. Actually, Falcao is the next generation of soccer players who … [Read more...]