Atletico de Madrid

[carpediem33880]

Lazio paid the price for poor finishing and even worse defending as they fell 3-1 to Atletico Madrid in the Amsterdam Tournament.

The Biancocelesti had the better of the first half, but did not turn enough of their possession into chances.

Tommaso Rocchi’s header went over and Stefano Mauri was very unlucky not to take the lead, as his glancing touch on a Cristian Ledesma set-piece was palmed on to the bar by the Spanish goalkeeper.

Atletico took the lead just before half-time when a Jose Antonio Reyes free kick was curled to the back post for a Braulio volley, although Mobido Diakhite’ completely missed the ball and should have intercepted.

Goran Pandev came on to give the attack more vigour, moving Mauri to his more habitual Trequartista position.

Third choice ‘keeper Tommaso Berni flew to fingertip a Reyes curler round the post, although he had been flagged offside anyway.

Substitute Pandev unleashed a left-foot rocket from the edge of the box that the Atletico ‘keeper pushed round the near post. From the resulting corner the ball came off the post and Diakhite’ turned it over the bar from six yards.

The Madrid shot-stopper had an embarrassing moment on Ledesma’s free kick, but made up for it with his reaction to the loose ball.

Once again, Lazio had the possession, Madrid got the goals, as former Liverpool midfielder Luis Garcia thumped a left-foot screamer into the far top corner.

Just 98 seconds later the Biancocelesti finally managed to hit the back of the net, as Pandev’s through ball sent Mauri clear to slot past the ‘keeper.

That lasted only a couple of minutes too, as more poor defending at the back post allowed Reyes to volley home Atletico’s third unmarked.

Lazio lose 3-1 and end the Amsterdam Tournament with just two points, having also lost their first match 2-1 to Arsenal.

Atletico Madrid 3-1 Lazio
Scorers: Braulio 39 (A), Luis Garcia 66 (A), Mauri 67 (L), Reyes 69 (A)
Atletico Madrid: Leo Franco; Julian Vara, Ze Castro, Fabiano, Pernia; Simao (Luis Garcia 46) (Costinha 80), Maniche, Luccin (Raul Garcia 62), Reyes (A Lopez 73); Maxi Rodriguez (Mista 63), Braulio
Lazio: Berni; De Silvestri (Zauri 60), Diakité, Cribari (Stendardo 75), Kolarov; Mudingayi (Firmani 56), Ledesma, Manfredini (Pandev 46); Mauri, Del Nero (Mutarelli 62); Rocchi
Ref: Bossen (Hol)

[Freddy Adu]

Siena signing Caetano: I'm friends with Kaka

New Siena signing Caetano has revealed he's close friends with AC Milan star Kaka. Caetano was signed in co-ownership by Siena and Fiorentina and will play with the former this season.
"I have grown up with Sao Paulo and Atletico Paranaense," he said. "We have played together for two years at Sao Paulo. We were neighbors and we travelled together to training. Also today, although a little time has past, we are good friends. I'm also friends with his brother."

[Freddy Adu]

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[Freddy Adu]

Siena signing Caetano: I'm friends with Kaka

New Siena signing Caetano has revealed he's close friends with AC Milan star Kaka. Caetano was signed in co-ownership by Siena and Fiorentina and will play with the former this season.
"I have grown up with Sao Paulo and Atletico Paranaense," he said. "We have played together for two years at Sao Paulo. We were neighbors and we travelled together to training. Also today, although a little time has past, we are good friends. I'm also friends with his brother."

[Oscar Cardozo]

Costinha considers Atletico Madrid future
tribalfooball.com - August 07, 2007

Costinha admits he could be on the move from Atletico Madrid. The Portugal international midfielder said: "At the moment I am not thinking about leaving. However, I want to play regularly and if things don't change by August 20 I will have to consider my options.
"A return to Portugal? It depends on the offer and the project. There are three great clubs [Porto, Benfica, Sporting Lisbon] in Portugal."

[Amo-te Benfica]

Originally Posted by Ricardo

Costinha considers Atletico Madrid future
tribalfooball.com - August 07, 2007

Costinha admits he could be on the move from Atletico Madrid. The Portugal international midfielder said: "At the moment I am not thinking about leaving. However, I want to play regularly and if things don't change by August 20 I will have to consider my options.
"A return to Portugal? It depends on the offer and the project. There are three great clubs [Porto, Benfica, Sporting Lisbon] in Portugal."

I don't want him, he's old and he's finished. I would rather have had the money for Simao rather than the extra players.

[Ante]

Silly Season

Signings
Christian Abbiati (Goalkeeper, on loan from Milan)
Raúl García (Midfielder, from Osasuna)
Diego da Silva Costa (Striker, from Sporting Braga)
Luis García (Midfielder, from Liverpool)
Cléber Santana (Midfielder, from Santos)
Diego Forlán (Striker, from Villarreal)
Simão Sabrosa (Midfielder, from Benfica)
José Antonio Reyes (Midfielder, from Arsenal)

Departures
Roberto Jiménez (Goalkeeper, on loan to Gimnástic)
Francisco Molinero (Defender, to Mallorca)
Luciano Galletti (Midfielder, to Olympiakos)
Gabriel Fernández (Midfielder, to Zaragoza)
Javier Arizmendi (Striker, to Valencia)
Fernando Torres (Striker, to Liverpool)
Martin Petrov (Midfielder, to Manchester City)

[egypt man]

they have bought lot of good people its ashame to see torres and petrov go though

[Ante]

Yeah, although I think the replacements are great! Simão, Forlán...

Torres wanted to leave, that's why he's gone. Hopefully he'll come back to Atlético in better shape than he was last season, for example.

[Freddy Adu]

Kuyt backs Torres

Dirk Kuyt is confident it won't take long for Liverpool's Fernando Torres to find his scoring touch.

Torres, signed from Atletico Madrid for £20.2million in the summer, instantly linked up well with Kuyt in the Reds' 2-1 success over Aston Villa on Saturday - their first opening day victory during manager Rafael Benitez's era.
The Spain striker squandered one gilt-edged chance in the first half but was involved in the build-up to the opener - an own goal from Villa defender Martin Laursen - and looked sharp until he was taken off with 20 minutes remaining.

real quality
Kuyt said: "I thought Fernando played well. We had some good chances and we looked good together. The first goal was an own goal but the teamwork between the two of us leading up to it was really good.
"Now we will just try to work on things and keep going in the right direction. It's his first time in the Premier League but I don't think he will need too long a time to adjust. Every player needs a few games when they come in but he has shown already some quality. With a bit of luck he could have scored his first goal for Liverpool. He is real quality."

[Freddy Adu]

Kuyt backs Torres

Dirk Kuyt is confident it won't take long for Liverpool's Fernando Torres to find his scoring touch.

Torres, signed from Atletico Madrid for £20.2million in the summer, instantly linked up well with Kuyt in the Reds' 2-1 success over Aston Villa on Saturday - their first opening day victory during manager Rafael Benitez's era.
The Spain striker squandered one gilt-edged chance in the first half but was involved in the build-up to the opener - an own goal from Villa defender Martin Laursen - and looked sharp until he was taken off with 20 minutes remaining.

real quality
Kuyt said: "I thought Fernando played well. We had some good chances and we looked good together. The first goal was an own goal but the teamwork between the two of us leading up to it was really good.
"Now we will just try to work on things and keep going in the right direction. It's his first time in the Premier League but I don't think he will need too long a time to adjust. Every player needs a few games when they come in but he has shown already some quality. With a bit of luck he could have scored his first goal for Liverpool. He is real quality."

[Amo-te Benfica]

Katsouranis called up to the greek national side to face Spain:


Katsouranis na selecção
Katsouranis integra a convocatória da Grécia para o jogo de carácter particular com a Espanha, a disputar no próximo dia 22 no estádio Toumba, em Thessalonika.

O médio do Benfica é um dos 22 jogadores chamados por Otto Rehhagel para o jogo que vai homenagear Theodoros Zagorakis, capitão da selecção helénica que conquistou o Euro-2004, em Portugal, e que recentemente «pendurou as botas».

Seitaridis, do Atlético de Madrid, e Karagounis, que no defeso trocou o Benfica pelo Panathinaikos, de José Peseiro, também foram convocados.

Source: **abola.pt - «A BOLA on-line»

[Freddy Adu]

Originally Posted by Ninguem Para O Benfica

Katsouranis called up to the greek national side to face Spain:


Katsouranis na selecção
Katsouranis integra a convocatória da Grécia para o jogo de carácter particular com a Espanha, a disputar no próximo dia 22 no estádio Toumba, em Thessalonika.

O médio do Benfica é um dos 22 jogadores chamados por Otto Rehhagel para o jogo que vai homenagear Theodoros Zagorakis, capitão da selecção helénica que conquistou o Euro-2004, em Portugal, e que recentemente «pendurou as botas».

Seitaridis, do Atlético de Madrid, e Karagounis, que no defeso trocou o Benfica pelo Panathinaikos, de José Peseiro, também foram convocados.

Source: **abola.pt - «A BOLA on-line»

Whens the game?Does this mean he will miss any of Benfica's upcoming matches or what?

[carpediem33880]

Friendly fixtures
The fixtures below are provisional and subject to change

Atalanta
July 22: Atalanta 16-0 Presolana
July 26: Atalanta 1-0 Red Star Belgrade, Atalanta 0-1 Porto [Daihatsu Tournament]
August 4: Monza 0-1 Atalanta
August 7: Deportivo La Coruna 1-1 Atalanta [Teresa Herrera Tournament]
August 9: Belenenses 2-1 Atalanta [Teresa Herrera Tournament]
August 12: Cremonese 1-2 Atalanta
August 19: Atalanta-Empoli

Cagliari
July 22: Cagliari 14-0 FC Gherdeina
July 25: Cagliari 5-1 Maia Alta
July 28: Cagliari 1-1 Alto Adige
July 29: Cagliari 3-1 Cisco Roma
August 2: Cagliari 1-1 Rimini
August 4: Cagliari 2-0 Padova, Genoa 0-1 Cagliari [Famila Tournament]
August 9: Cagliari 1-1 Brescia
August 12: Empoli 0-0 Cagliari
August 19: PAOK-Cagliari

Catania
July 21: Catania 5-0 Valle d’Aosta
Japanese tour cancelled
July 29: Catania 6-0 Gela
August 5: Catania 2-1 Atromitos
August 9: Catania 8-1 Paterno
August 12: Catania 0-0 Pisa (Forte dei Marmi)
August 18: Panathinaikos-Catania

Empoli
July 15: Gambassi 0-13 Empoli
July 19: Pontedera 1-7 Empoli
July 22: Viareggio 0-6 Empoli
July 28: Carrarese 0-5 Empoli
August 5: Empoli 3-1 Frosinone
August 12: Empoli 0-0 Cagliari
August 19: Atalanta-Empoli

Fiorentina
July 20: Fiorentina 13-0 Team Alpe di Siusi
July 22: Fiorentina 1-1 Football Club Universitar Politehnica
July 27: Fiorentina 3-2 Veneto Team
July 28: Fiorentina 0-0 Larissa
August 5: Fiorentina 2-0 Figline
August 8: Fiorentina 5-0 Fiorentina Primavera
August 11: Viareggio 0-2 Fiorentina
August 18: Athletic Bilbao-Fiorentina

Genoa
July 21: Genoa 9-0 Valle Stubaital
July 25: Genoa 5-0 Rodengo Saiano
July 27: Pavia 0-3 Genoa, Genoa 0-2 Legnano [Pavia Tournament]
August 4: Genoa 1-0 Padova, Genoa 0-1 Cagliari [Famila Tournament]
August 7: Genoa 5-0 Trento
August 9: Genoa 4-4 [Genoa win 4-2 on pens] Torino [Trofeo Spagnolo]

Inter
July 17: Inter 3-0 China Olympic side
July 21: Inter 2-0 Sud Tirol
July 24: Inter 1-0 Partizan Belgrade
July 28: Inter 0-2 Valencia [Emirates Cup, London]
July 29: Inter 1-2 Arsenal [Emirates Cup, London]
August 1: Manchester United 2-3 Inter
August 4: Aston Villa 3-0 Inter
August 8: Napoli 0-2 Inter, Juventus 0-1 Inter [Trofeo Birra Moretti]
August 11: AZ Alkmaar 4-2 Inter
August 14: Inter 1-0 Milan, Inter 0-0 Juventus [Trofeo TIM]
August 29: Barcelona-Inter [Gamper Trophy]

Juventus
July 18: Mezzocorona 0-5 Juventus
July 22: China Olympic side 0-4 Juventus
July 29: Newcastle United 2-0 Juventus
August 1: Hamburg 1-0 Juventus
August 4: Sunderland 1-1 Juventus
August 8: Napoli 0-1 Juventus, Juventus 0-1 Inter [Trofeo Birra Moretti]
August 11: Juventus 5-2 Roma
August 14: Inter 0-0 Juventus, Milan 1-0 Juventus [Trofeo TIM]
August 17: Milan 2-0 Juventus [Trofeo Berlusconi]
August 22: Juventus A-Juventus B

Lazio
July 11: Lazio 4-1 SV Thal
July 14: Lazio 2-0 Kapfenberg
July 17: Lazio 1-1 Stuttgart
July 21: Lazio 2-0 West Ham
July 25: Lazio 2-0 Peikan
July 28: Southampton 2-5 Lazio
August 2: Lazio 1-2 Arsenal [Amsterdam Tournament]
August 4: Atletico Madrid 3-1 Lazio [Amsterdam Tournament]
August 8: Lazio 2-1 Panathinaikos
August 11: Lazio 7-0 Fiuggi, Lazio 3-0 Ferentino [Fiuggi Tournament]

Livorno
July 17: Pol Dimaro Folgarida 0-13 Livorno
July 21: Tnt Monte Peller 0-11 Livorno
July 24: Pro Sesto 0-2 Livorno
July 28: Mezzocorona 1-2 Livorno
August 3: Carrarese 1-2 Livorno
August 5: AEK Athens 1-3 Livorno
August 7: PAOK 1-1 Livorno
August 12: Pistoiese 1-1 Livorno
August 19: Villarreal-Livorno

Milan
July 29: Lecco 0-4 Milan
August 3: Milan 0-0 PSV Eindhoven [Moscow Tournament]
August 5: Lokomotiv Moscow 3-3 Milan [Moscow Tournament]
August 9: Betis 1-0 Milan
August 14: Inter 1-0 Milan, Milan 1-0 Juventus [Trofeo TIM]
August 17: Milan 2-0 Juventus [Trofeo Berlusconi]

Napoli
July 21: Napoli 10-1 SK Freistadt
July 25: Napoli 3-0 Schweinstadt
July 28: Napoli 1-1 Ofk Belgrade
August 8: Napoli 0-1 Juventus, Napoli 0-2 Inter [Trofeo Birra Moretti]

Palermo
July 22: Palermo 15-0 Nockberge
July 25: Kaernten 1-3 Palermo
July 29: Lecce 3-2 Palermo
August 4: Triestina 1-3 Palermo
August 9: Palermo 1-2 Vicenza
August 12: Palermo 3-2 Italo San Marco
August 19: Palermo-Real Zaragoza

Parma
July 15: Parma 13-0 Avio
July 22: Parma 1-1 Cittadella
July 25: Parma 2-0 Mezzocorona, Parma 1-1 Alta Vallagarina [Tournament]
July 29: Celtic 1-0 Parma
August 4: Parma 2-0 Spezia
August 7: Recreativo Huelva 1-1 Parma
August 8: Real Zaragoza 0-2 Parma
August 12: Parma 0-0 Brescia and Parma 3-1 Ravenna [Trofeo Mero]

Reggina
July 15: Reggina 12-0 Val D’Ayas
July 19: Quinci Tava 0-6 Reggina
July 24: Valenzana 1-5 Reggina
July 27 Wisla Krakow 1-1 Reggina [Chicago Trophy]
August 5: Sorrento 0-1 Reggina
August 9: Perugia 0-1 Reggina
August 12: Cisco Roma 0-4 Reggina

Roma
July 22: Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Roma
July 29: Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Roma
August 4: West Ham 2-1 Roma
August 9: Frosinone 1-0 Roma
August 11: Juventus 5-2 Roma

Sampdoria
July 14: Sampdoria 15-0 Monti Pallidi
August 5: Newcastle 1-0 Sampdoria
August 9: Sampdoria 0-0 Albinoleffe

Siena
July 22: Siena 2-1 Viterbese
July 26: Siena 6-1 Foligno
July 29: Siena 0-0 Atromitos
August 4: Ascoli 0-1 Siena
August 9: Siena 2-0 Sorrento
August 12: Perugia 0-3 Siena

Torino
July 17: Malles 0-10 Torino
July 21: Alto Adige 0-8 Torino
July 26: Larissa 0-3 Torino
July 29: Treviso 0-1 Torino
August 4: Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Torino
August 7: Torino 2-1 Club Brugge
August 9: Genoa 4-4 [Genoa win 4-2 on pens] Torino [Trofeo Spagnolo]
August 12: Acqui Terme 0-3 Torino
August 19: Torino-Penarol
August 22: Cuneo-Torino

Udinese
July 18: Mezzana Marileva 0-21 Udinese
July 22: Udinese 0-1 Mezzocorona
July 25: Udinese 3-0 Spezia
July 28: Monaco 1-1 Udinese
August 4: Coventry City 0-2 Udinese
August 5: Udinese 19-0 Arta Cedarchis
August 10: Udinese 7-0 Rivignano
August 11: Udinese 1-1 Colombia Under-17
August 13: Foggia 1-1 Udinese

[Ante]

Atletico Madrid table three-year contract offer to Riquelme
tribalfooball.com - August 18, 2007

Atletico Madrid have tabled a contract offer to the agents of Villarreal midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme.
The Argentina international's representatives, Marco Franchi and Daniel Bolotnicoff, are currently in Spain considering Atletico's proposal.

The deal is for three years at the same £2.5 million-a-season wages Riquelme currently earns at Villarreal.

[winston]

wait a mnute didnt that atletico coach said he doesnt want roman since he doesnt fit into his system...

[Messi89]

Originally Posted by winston

wait a mnute didnt that atletico coach said he doesnt want roman since he doesnt fit into his system...

Football officials and managers say a lot of things to derail media attention from them and whatever they are doing. I never believe anything till' I see, I guess thats how the business works.

[Ante]

Atalanta close to deal for Atletico Madrid's Costinha
tribalfooball.com - August 19, 2007

Atalanta are closing in on Atletico Madrid midfielder Costinha.
The Portugal international is set to be granted a free transfer by Atletico after dropping well down the midfielder's pecking order this summer.

Costinha, 32, is set to be offered a three-year deal by Atalanta, whose coach Gigi del Neri worked with the midfielder during his short spell in charge of Porto.

[SCP]

After what he did to his teamate

Madrid - Veteran Portuguese midfielder Costinha is to leave Atletico Madrid for Italian club Atalanta, the digital version of Marca reported Sunday night. Marca claims that Costinha, 32, has been allowed by Atletico to leave free of charge after a disappointing season at the Estadio Calderon.

He has agreed to sign a three-year contract with Atalanta and will be presented to the media Monday in Bergamo.

In other Spanish transfer news, Uruguayan defender Alejandro Lembo is set to return home to play for Montevideo club Danubio after being released by Betis.

Lembo, 29, has failed to convince in his four seasons at Betis and has spent more time on the subs' bench than on the field.

[Freddy Adu]

Originally Posted by grassman

He's a CM and I hear were bidding 10 mill for him better be good for that kind of money.

He seems like crapola to me.
Borja Oubiña


Borja Oubiña Meléndez (born 17 May 1982 in Vigo) is a Spanish football midfielder who used to play at Celta de Vigo.

He has earned two caps for the Spain national football team. It is rumored that Sven Göran Erikson wants to buy him, to improve his Manchester City squad. He has also been linked to Benfica, Real Zaragoza, Villareal and Atletico Madrid. Benfica, got the bestand bought the player for the next 4 or 5 years.

Borja Oubiña
Personal information
Full name	Borja Oubiña Meléndez
Date of birth	May 17, 1982 (1982-05-17) (age 25)
Place of birth	Vigo, Spain
Height	1.80 m
Playing position	Defensive Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Benfica
Number	4
Youth clubs
2001–2003	Celta de Vigo B
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
2003–	Celta de Vigo	71 (2)
National team2
2003-	Spain	2 (0)

[Freddy Adu]

Real Madrid vs Atlético

La Liga 2007/2008 | Campeonato | Day 1

Real Madrid Atlético

Date 2007-08-25 19h00 City Madrid Stadium Santiago Bernabéu Referee

Last Matches

League	Home	Result	Away	Tournament
D1	Real Madrid	1-1	Atlético	La Liga 2006/2007
D1	Real Madrid	2-1	Atlético	La Liga 2005/2006
D1	Real Madrid	0-0	Atlético	La Liga 2004/2005
D1	Real Madrid	2-0	Atlético	La Liga 2003/2004
D1	Real Madrid	2-2	Atlético	Liga Espanhola 2002/03
D1	Real Madrid	1-3	Atlético	Liga Espanhola 1999/00
D1	Real Madrid	4-2	Atlético	Liga Espanhola 1998/99
D1	Real Madrid	1-1	Atlético	Liga Espanhola 1997/98
D1	Real Madrid	3-1	Atlético	Liga Espanhola 1996/97
D1	Real Madrid	1-0	Atlético	Liga Espanhola 1995/96

[Freddy Adu]

Real Madrid vs Atlético

La Liga 2007/2008 | Campeonato | Day 1

Real Madrid Atlético

Date 2007-08-25 19h00 City Madrid Stadium Santiago Bernabéu Referee

Last Matches

League	Home	Result	Away	Tournament
D1	Real Madrid	1-1	Atlético	La Liga 2006/2007
D1	Real Madrid	2-1	Atlético	La Liga 2005/2006
D1	Real Madrid	0-0	Atlético	La Liga 2004/2005
D1	Real Madrid	2-0	Atlético	La Liga 2003/2004
D1	Real Madrid	2-2	Atlético	Liga Espanhola 2002/03
D1	Real Madrid	1-3	Atlético	Liga Espanhola 1999/00
D1	Real Madrid	4-2	Atlético	Liga Espanhola 1998/99
D1	Real Madrid	1-1	Atlético	Liga Espanhola 1997/98
D1	Real Madrid	3-1	Atlético	Liga Espanhola 1996/97
D1	Real Madrid	1-0	Atlético	Liga Espanhola 1995/96

[Freddy Adu]

This thread is only to be used to post the result of the game. Please do not discuss the game in this thread, for match discussion post it all in the thread please:Real Madrid vs Atlético

[adolfinauitz]

real madrid 2-0 no doubt

[Ante]

Atletico Madrid coach warns Birmingham off Luccin
tribalfooball.com - August 24, 2007

Atletico Madrid coach Javier Aguirre insists midfielder Peter Luccin is not for sale.
The Frenchman has rejected a proposal to open new contract negotiations with Atletico and has held talks with Birmingham City this week.

However, Aguirre said: "He is most important for me. A pillar. He imposes himself in midfield, he has experience and quality. Under no circumstances am I thinking about selling him because he is in my plans."

Luccin assures Atletico Madrid directors he wants to stay
tribalfooball.com - August 24, 2007

Peter Luccin has handed Atletico Madrid a huge boost by assuring them he wants to play out his career at the Vicente Calderon.

Having indicated this week that he was ready to reject overtures of a new contract and move abroad, the Frenchman contacted Atletico directors yesterday to assure them that his intention was to retire at the club, says El Mundo Deportivo.

Atletico will now open talks over a new contract with their No5, who has less than 12 months to run on his existing deal.

Meanwhile, new Brazilian striker Diego Costa has left Atletico to join Segunda Liga Cadiz on a season-long loan.

Atletico Madrid contact Barcelona for Thiago Motta
tribalfooball.com - August 24, 2007

Atletico Madrid have made contact with Barcelona over the availability of midfielder Thiago Motta.
With Costinha expected to join Atalanta and Peter Luccin in talks with Birmingham City, Atletico suddenly find themselves short of defensive midfielders and have asked Barca to name their price for Motta.

Barca want at least £2 million for the Brazilian.

Reyes: Atletico will beat Real Madrid 2-0
tribalfooball.com - August 24, 2007

Atletico ace Jose Antonio Reyes has thrown down the gauntlet to Real Madrid ahead of tomorrow's big opening day derby.

"We will win 2-0 in the Bernabeu and I will score," declared Reyes. "I hope to be able to score in the Bernabeu.

"Their defeat to Sevilla has hurt them a little. We must take advantage of this."

Asked how he will feel on his return to his former club, Reyes added: "I sincerely do not know. But, anyway, I am now an Atletico player. I play in Madrid and my team is Atletico.

"I don't know how the Real Madrid fans will react to me. I hope they treat me well. I did not leave on bad terms."

[Yatesy_mufc17]

They are getting a very good team together there.

[Messi89]

Originally Posted by kevindoyle9

But in his whole career he has rarely ever scored two goals in a game or scored in back to back games.

So?

This is a new beginnig for him, a fresh start. With Atletico he was always expected to be the star, the GUY on the team. When your team underachieves, so will you.

At Liverpool he doesn't have as much pressure to perform. He also has great players around him that will help mold him into a great player, like Steven Gerrard. He has always had way more than enough talent, its always been the mental part that he hasn't gotten down.

I see Torrest reaching his potential at Liverpool.

[Ante]

Err... he had a great career in Atlético, only the last couple of years where worse. That's why it's logical that he went to another club.

[Oscar Cardozo]

Atalanta finalise deal for Atletico Madrid's Costinha


Atalanta are finalising Costinha's move from Atletico Madrid today. The Portugal international passed his Atalanta medical yesterday and agreed terms on a three-year contract.
Atalanta are this morning ironing out final details with Atletico over Costinha's move. The veteran is expected to be granted a free transfer by his Spanish Liga club.


Source:Tribalfooball

[Amo-te Benfica]

I just heard on the radio that Atletico took the lead in the first minute.