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Xavi: 'Cristiano Ronaldo not worthy of Ballon d'Or award'
Xavi is adamant that former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi is the best player in the world, despite Cristiano Ronaldo being crowned Ballon d'Or winner for 2016.Dec 14, 15:52
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Robert Lewandowski mocks Ballon d'Or awards after finishing 16th in voting
Robert Lewandowski mocks the Ballon d'Or awards after the Bayern Munich and Poland striker finished down in 16th in the voting.Dec 13, 14:03
Atletico Madrid slip to sixth in La Liga with defeat to Villarreal
Atletico Madrid slip down to sixth in La Liga after losing 3-0 to Villarreal, while the Yellow Submarine move in the opposite direction into a Champions League berth.Dec 12, 21:39
Cristiano Ronaldo "proud and happy" to win Ballon d'Or for fourth time
Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo airs his delight at winning the 2016 Ballon d'Or, thanking his teammates for helping him pip Lionel Messi to the award.Dec 12, 20:12
Cristiano Ronaldo crowned 2016 Ballon d'Or winner
Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is crowned 2016 Ballon d'Or winner - the fourth time he has earned the prestigious accolade.Dec 12, 19:08
Bayern Munich beat Atletico Madrid to make Champions League history
Bayern Munich win a record 15th Champions League home game in succession by overcoming Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Allianz Arena.Dec 6, 21:40
Espanyol hold Atletico Madrid at Vicente Calderon
Espanyol make it eight games unbeaten in La Liga after holding Atletico Madrid to a goalless draw in Saturday night's clash at the Vicente Calderon.Dec 3, 21:37
Antoine Griezmann joins Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo on shortlist for FIFA award
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the three-man shortlist for FIFA's Player of the Year award.Dec 2, 14:57
Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann open to Premier League move
Rumoured Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann admits that he is open to moving to the Premier League from Atletico Madrid one day.Nov 28, 10:29
Paul Scholes wants Antoine Griezmann at Manchester United
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes picks Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann as the player that he wants to see lead Jose Mourinho's attack.Nov 25, 17:59
Report: Atletico Madrid eye AS Monaco's Thomas Lemar
A report claims that Atletico Madrid will launch a £30m bid for AS Monaco attacker Thomas Lemar at the end of the season.Nov 25, 16:39
Atletico Madrid beat Bayern Munich to top spot in Group D
Atletico Madrid finish top of Group D after claiming a straightforward 2-0 win over bottom-placed side PSV Eindhoven.Nov 23, 21:36
Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick downs Atletico Madrid in derby
Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 39th career hat-trick to send Real Madrid four points clear courtesy of a 3-0 victory over city rivals Atletico Madrid.Nov 19, 21:36
Didier Deschamps: Antoine Griezmann 'not irreplaceable' for France
Didier Deschamps claims that France can cope without Antoine Griezmann, but admits that the Atletico Madrid striker is "an important and decisive player" for Les Bleus.Nov 14, 22:05
Atletico Madrid confirm Antoine Griezmann's foot not broken
Antoine Griezmann did not sustain a broken foot during France's 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over Sweden, Atletico Madrid confirm.Nov 14, 11:33
Report: Antoine Griezmann to miss Madrid derby through injury
A report claims that Antoine Griezmann is suffering from a severely swollen foot which will keep him out of Atletico Madrid's clash with rivals Real Madrid. Nov 13, 18:21
Antoine Griezmann names Jamie Vardy in top three players of 2016
Atletico Madrid and France forward Antoine Griezmann names Jamie Vardy alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as his three best players of 2016.Nov 11, 18:12
Antoine Griezmann keen to play alongside Paul Pogba
Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann says that it would be "awesome" to play alongside Paul Pogba at some point in the future.Nov 9, 14:44
Diego Simeone concerned by Atletico Madrid away form
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone admits that his team are currently struggling to find their rhythm away from home.Nov 7, 10:25
Report: Manchester giants to battle for Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann
Manchester City and Manchester United will reportedly face off in a bid to sign Atletico Madrid and France striker Antoine Griezmann.Nov 6, 09:33
Antoine Griezmann: 'I want to be complete player'
Atletico Madrid and France attacker Antoine Griezmann says that he is striving to become "a complete player".Nov 3, 11:29
Paris Saint-Germain to revive interest in Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann?
Antoine Griezmann's agent says that Paris Saint-Germain could revive their interest in the Atletico Madrid star at the end of the season.Oct 29, 10:30
Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo named on shortlist for Ballon d'Or
Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the 30-man shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or.Oct 24, 09:19
Yannick Ferreira Carrasco strike gives Atletico Madrid victory away at Rostov
Atletico Madrid maintain their perfect record in the Champions League this season with a 1-0 victory over Rostov in Wednesday's Group D clash at the Rostov Arena.Oct 19, 20:54
Manchester United 'hold further talks with Antoine Griezmann'
A report claims that Manchester United have held fresh discussions with the representatives of Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann, who is valued at around £80m.Oct 16, 09:07
Paul Pogba strike sees France beat Netherlands
Paul Pogba scores the only goal of the match as France record a 1-0 win away to Netherlands in Monday night's 2018 World Cup qualification match.Oct 10, 20:38
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Antoine Griezmann: Paul Pogba "needs affection" to perform
Antoine Griezmann suggests that France international teammate Paul Pogba is currently struggling to perform for club and country due to a lack of affection.Oct 8, 17:43
Kevin Gameiro brace helps France past Bulgaria
Kevin Gameiro scores twice on his return to the France starting lineup to help Les Bleus to a 4-1 victory over Bulgaria in Paris.Oct 7, 20:42
Antoine Griezmann: 'I'm not at Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo level yet'
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann admits that he is not yet at the level of Barcelona's Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid.Oct 4, 20:27
Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann: 'Paul Pogba and I have become good friends'
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann reveals that he has formed a close friendship with Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.Oct 4, 15:31
Atletico Madrid inflict first defeat of season on Bayern Munich in Champions League
Atletico Madrid seal a 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in their Group E Champions League clash at the Vicente Calderon.Sep 28, 20:38
Live Commentary: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Bayern Munich - as it happened
Sports Mole provides live text commentary of the Champions League Group D match between Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich at the Vicente Calderon.Sep 28, 17:45
Diego Simeone pleased to overcome Deportivo La Coruna test
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone admits that Sunday's La Liga clash with Deportivo La Coruna, which his team won 1-0, "was complicated".Sep 25, 21:31
Jose Gimenez, Augusto Fernandez injured in Atletico Madrid win
Jose Gimenez and Augusto Fernandez both pick up injuries in Atletico Madrid's 1-0 win over Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday afternoon.Sep 25, 18:39
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann rejected move to Paris Saint-Germain
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann reveals that he turned down a move to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.Sep 24, 10:13
Team News: Barcelona make two changes for Atletico Madrid clash at Camp Nou
Barcelona make two changes for La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou.Sep 21, 19:08
Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann 'ditches agent'
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann ditches his agent as speculation surrounding the Frenchman's future continues to gather pace.Sep 15, 14:27
Saul Niguez strike seals victory for Atletico Madrid at Philips Stadion
Saul Niguez scores the only goal of the game 43 minutes in at the Philips Stadion to earn Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win against PSV Eindhoven.Sep 13, 20:41
Diego Simeone pleased with individual quality
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone claims that "individual talent" was a key factor in his team recording a 4-0 win over Celta Vigo.Sep 11, 21:40
Antoine Griezmann "very happy" with Atletico Madrid win
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann reveals his delight after scoring twice in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Celta Vigo.Sep 11, 13:44
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