Chelsea have drawn Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals, which is set to open a huge debate as to whether Thibaut Courtois will face his parent club. Jose Mourinho’s side will face this season’s surprise package with the first-leg set to be played at Atletico’s Vicente Calderon on April […]
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Courtois can play against Chelsea
Chelsea loanee Thibaut Courtois has played a key part in Atletico Madrid’s surprise Champions League run and is eligible to face his parent club if the two were to meet, but at a cost. The Belgian stopper has played a pivotal role throughout Atletico’s campaign, and made a string of […]
Atletico confirm Chelsea could sign Costa
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has admitted that Chelsea are interested in Diego Costa and could sign the player in the summer. The Argentine boss also raised eyebrows by saying he would not stand in the 25-year-old’s way if he wanted to move to the Premier League side. The Brazilian […]
Atletico Madrid move for Man City star back on
The Spanish striker opted to move to Manchester in a deal worth around 16. 4 million plus add-ons last summer ahead, instead of joining Atletico who had also tabled a bid. Negredo started life in England in superb fashion, scoring 20 goals in all competitions just after Christmas but has […]
Atletico star’s agent: Premier League offer
Atletico Madrid star Arda Turan’s agent has mysteriously revealed the playmaker has received an offer from a Premier League club. Ahmet Bulut did not, though, say which English club made the bid sparking fevered speculation over which of his suitors has shown their hand for the exciting player, who has […]
Fernando Torres craves Diego Costa competition
The former Liverpool man is delighted to be back in the Spanish national team setup after almost a year without a call-up from Vicente del Bosque. Torres has had another disappointing season having scored just five times in the Premier League for Jose Mourinho’s side. However, national team boss del […]
Ex-striker: Chelsea target among best in Europe
Ex-England striker Alan Smith believes Chelsea target Diego Costa is one of the best in Europe at the moment. The former Gunner thinks Jose Mourinho’s men will struggle to contain the Spanish striker when the teams meet in the semi-final of the Champions League. Atletico defeated Barcelona this week without […]
Former striker: Chelsea have tough task
Former England striker Alan Smith thinks it will be tough for Chelsea to overcome Atletico Madrid in the semi-final of the Champions League after the teams were drawn together. Atletico defeated Barcelona this week without star striker Diego Costa to book their place in the last four – the first […]