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Messi to face Catalunya XI in Argentina friendly...a high-profile friendly late each year. Headlining the squad with locally-based Messi are Real Madrid's in-form Gonzalo Higuain, Atletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero and Maxi Rodriguez, and Javier Mascherano of Liverpool. Maradona's prolific... In this article: Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Argentina, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, Barcelona, FIFA, Sergio Aguero, Cristian Alvarez, and Maxi Rodriguez |
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Goal.com | 22 hours ago
Exclusive: Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund & Fulham Chasing Osei
Exclusive: Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund & Fulham Chasing Osei There is heavy competition for the young Ghanaian from some of Europe's top clubs, and it does not appear that he will stay in the Netherlands for much longer. Several...
In this article: Borussia Dortmund, Fulham, Maccabi Haifa, World Cup, Ransford Osei, Ghana, Europe, and Goal.com
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ESPN | 1 day ago
Forlan would be open to Premier League return
Diego Forlan has revealed he would like to return to England in the future but says he would be happy to end his career with Atletico Madrid. Diego Forlan in action against Panathinaikos Forlan, 30, moved to Europe from South America in...
In this article: Diego Forlan, Premier League, England, Villarreal, Manchester United, Old Trafford, Vicente Calderon, and South America
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ESPN | 1 day ago
Apoel Nicosia 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Simao leveller
4(1) 43% Atletico Madrid remained a point ahead in the chase for a consolation Europa League spot as Champions League Group D's strugglers drew at the GSP Stadium. The draw was the Spaniards' third in five games in the group, with...
In this article: Apoel, Diego Forlan, Kamil Kosowski, Mario Breska, Sergio Aguero, Maxi Rodriguez, All rights reserved, and Cleber Santana
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Goal.com | 7 days ago
Atletico Madrid's Quique Flores Receives Medical All Clear
The coach has recovered from swine flu. Atletico Madrid coach Quique Flores has been given the all-clear after a bout of swine flu an will return to take control of training at the club's Majadahonda training facility on Friday. Flores...
In this article: Quique Flores, Primera Liga, Champions League, Abel Resino, and Deportivo La Coruna
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Guardian | November 18, 2009
Frank Arnesen sets sights on Atletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero in GBP40m move
• Negotiations first test of Arnesen's ability in transfer market • Chelsea keen to make signing ahead of Gael Kakuta hearing Atletico Madrid are understood to be prepared to accept GBP40m for their 21-year-old Argentinian striker,...
In this article: Sergio Aguero, Frank Arnesen, Chelsea, Enrique Cerezo, Michael Essien, and Angola
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ESPN | November 18, 2009
Atletico Madrid handed 150 euro fine after derby
Atletico Madrid have been fined 150 euros by the Spanish football federation for incidents during their home derby with Real Madrid earlier this month, which included visiting coach Manuel Pellegrini being struck by an object thrown from the...
In this article: Manuel Pellegrini, Champions League, PSV Eindhoven, Real Madrid, Marseille, and Vicente Calderon
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Daily Mail | November 18, 2009
Chelsea in sight of record GBP50m deal for Atletico Madrid star Sergio Aguero
Last updated at 11:58 AM on 18th November 2009 Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Sergio Aguero from Atletico Madrid which could be worth GBP50million - and make the Argentina striker the highest-paid player in the Barclays Premier...
In this article: Sergio Aguero, Chelsea, Carlo Ancelotti, Champions League, Premier League, FIFA, and Court of Arbitration for Sport
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Telegraph.co.uk - Football | November 17, 2009
Chelsea on verge of signing Sergio Aguero for GBP40m from Atletico Madrid
...meeting scheduled with his agents next Monday. Hot property: Sergio Aguero in action for Argentina against Brazil Photo: AP The 21-year-old Atletico Madrid striker is close to agreeing terms with Chelsea who had inquired about his...
In this article: Sergio Aguero, Chelsea, Carlo Ancelotti, Champions League, Argentina, FIFA, and Court of Arbitration for Sport
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Sports Illustrated | November 16, 2009
Atletico Madrid coach Sanchez Flores may have swine flu
...November 16, 2009 4:39PM Atletico coach Sanchez Flores may have swine flu By Anthony Wright, Special to SI.com, Goal.com Atletico Madrid's problems continue to mount, as coach Quique Sanchez Flores was unable to preside over...
In this article: Quique Sanchez Flores, H1N1, Goal.com, El Mundo Deportivo, Common cold, Sergio Asenjo, Deportivo La Coruna, and Diego Forlan
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Goal.com | November 15, 2009
Maradona: Atletico Madrid Must Invest Or Sergio Aguero Must Leave
The Albicelestes coach has warned the capital club not to adversely affect the development of the prodigious forward. CL: Sergio Aguero, Atletico Madrid v Chelsea (Getty Images) Argentina coach Diego Maradona has blasted Spanish Primera...
In this article: Sergio Aguero, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Champions League, Ronaldo, Abel Resino, and Valencia
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Club Atlético de Madrid, S.A.D. (known in English as Atlético Madrid, Atletico Madrid or simply Atleti.) is a Spanish football club based in Madrid who play in the Primera División of La Liga. Their home stadium is the Vicente Calderón Stadium, which currently holds up to 55,000 spectators. The club is one of the most successful in Spanish League history, having won both La Liga and the Copa del Rey on nine occasions, including a double in 1996. They also won the European Cup Winners Cup in 1962 and were European Cup runners-up and Intercontinental Cup winners in 1975.
During their history, the club have been known by a number of nicknames including Los Colchoneros or The Mattress Makers due to their first team stripes being the same colours as old-fashioned mattresses. During the 1970s they became known as Los Indios. This was allegedly due to the club signing several South American players after the restrictions on signing foreign players was lifted. However there are a number of counter theories which claim they were so named because their stadium is camped on the river bank or because Los Indios were the traditional enemy of Los Blancos —the whites. The latter nickname refers to the club's city rival Real Madrid.
- Name:
- Atlético Madrid
- Also Known As:
- Los colchoneros (The mattress makers)
- Founding Date:
- October 04, 1939
- Coach:
- Abel Resino
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