Antoine Griezmann is focused on winning over Atletico Madrid fans
3 years, 3 months ago

Antoine Griezmann is focused on winning over Atletico Madrid fans

Daily Mail  

Antoine Griezmann is set for his second debut with Atletico Madrid when they travel to Espanyol this weekend, after rejoining the champions from cash-strapped Barcelona on the final day of the transfer window. Antoine Griezmann is set for his second debut with Atletico Madrid when they face Espanyol The forward re-signed on a loan deal from Barcelona where he joined in 2019 for £103m 'I'll give everything for the fans, whether they're at the ground or watching on TV. Griezmann spent five years at Atletico and is desperate to win the supporters over again Real host Celta Vigo at 8pm local time, while Atleti's trip to Espanyol kicks off in the afternoon at 2pm. Gonzalo Montiel, Papu Gomez and Marcos Acuna would arrive back from international duty with Argentina a day and a half before Sevilla's LaLiga game Sevilla's Argentinian trio of Gonzalo Montiel, Papu Gomez and Marcos Acuna would therefore have been affected.

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Griezmann in PlayStation form has steered Atletico Madrid back on track
1 week, 4 days ago

Griezmann in PlayStation form has steered Atletico Madrid back on track

Associated Press  

MADRID — Antoine Griezmann wishes he was as good in the real world as he is on PlayStation. Griezmann and fellow forward Julián Álvarez have returned to form to lead Atletico on a 10-game winning streak that has put the club back on track in the Champions League and Spanish league, where on Sunday it hosts Getafe with a chance …

La Liga 2024-25: Griezmann’s late brace leads Atletico Madrid to 4-3 comeback win over Sevilla
2 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Griezmann’s late brace leads Atletico Madrid to 4-3 comeback win over Sevilla

The Hindu  

A second-half double from Antoine Griezmann earned Atletico Madrid a stunning 4-3 comeback home win over Sevilla in the La Liga 2024-25 on Sunday, as the host claimed its ninth straight win in all competitions. Sevilla’s Dodi Lukebakio equalised just two minutes later with a powerful low strike following a corner before Isaac Romero put it ahead after a quick …

Barcelona v Atletico Madrid in Miami this year: How likely is it to happen?
2 months ago

Barcelona v Atletico Madrid in Miami this year: How likely is it to happen?

New York Times  

There is nothing new in the idea of a Spanish top-flight match taking place in the United States, not least because it has long been the stated aim of La Liga president Javier Tebas. He said: “I hope it’s played here in Spain with the fans who follow us to every match.” Dermot Corrigan Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid are third …

Atletico manager Diego Simeone looks to passionate fans to spur them vs Girona
4 months ago

Atletico manager Diego Simeone looks to passionate fans to spur them vs Girona

India Today  

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is banking on the passion of the club’s fans to propel his team to victory in their first home game of the LaLiga season against Girona. Simeone expressed his confidence in the powerful atmosphere created by the Atletico faithful, hoping it would give his side the edge against last season's surprise package. Simeone's call to …

Column: Olivier Giroud is on board with LAFC. Could Antoine Griezmann be far behind?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Column: Olivier Giroud is on board with LAFC. Could Antoine Griezmann be far behind?

LA Times  

Antoine Griezmann, right, and Olivier Giroud competed last month for the French national team at the European championships. With two members of France’s 2018 World Cup champion team on its roster in Giroud and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, LAFC is now targeting a third in Griezmann, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke under the condition of anonymity …

Spain vs France, Euro 2024: Why is Griezmann not starting in ESP v FRA crucial semifinal clash?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain vs France, Euro 2024: Why is Griezmann not starting in ESP v FRA crucial semifinal clash?

The Hindu  

France clashes against Spain in its Euro 2024 semifinal clash at the Munich football arena on Tuesday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | SPAIN VS FRANCE LIVE SCORE, EURO 2024 SEMIFINAL France entered the Euros as the favourites to win the tournament but it’s performance has been below par. Antoine Griezmann has played 5 matches in the tournament and was a …

Griezmann scores against Madrid in Super Cup to become Atletico's all-time scorer with 174 goals
11 months, 1 week ago

Griezmann scores against Madrid in Super Cup to become Atletico's all-time scorer with 174 goals

Hindustan Times  

Antoine Griezmann scored against Real Madrid in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday to surpass Luis Aragonés as Atletico Madrid's all-time top scorer with 174 goals. Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann cheers at supporters Griezmann scored the milestone goal with a low right-footed shot from outside the area in the 37th minute after using a nifty …

Antoine Griezmann claims Atletico Madrid 'couldn't stop' Mason Greenwood during their 3-3 draw with Getafe... as he insists the Man United loanee 'cost them the game'
1 year ago

Antoine Griezmann claims Atletico Madrid 'couldn't stop' Mason Greenwood during their 3-3 draw with Getafe... as he insists the Man United loanee 'cost them the game'

Daily Mail  

Antoine Griezmann has insisted Atletico Madrid struggled to deal with Mason Greenwood during their 3-3 draw with Getafe. Griezmann netted twice, equalling Atletico's all-time scoring record of Luis Aragones with 173 goals, but it wasn't enough for the three points. Antoine Griezmann claimed Atletico Madrid struggled to deal with Mason Greenwood during their 3-3 draw against Getafe in LaLiga on …

Griezmann and Atletico vie for Spanish title as they visit Barcelona and former teammate João Félix
1 year ago

Griezmann and Atletico vie for Spanish title as they visit Barcelona and former teammate João Félix

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Antoine Griezmann knows what João Félix is going through at Barcelona. When asked about Félix this week, Griezmann said his former teammate “had moments when he played well and worked hard, but you have to be consistent and maybe there was a moment when he got tired of it.” Félix responded in a separate interview on Movistar …

UEFA Champions League: Antoine Griezmann, Alvaro Morata Double Up As Atletico Madrid Demolish Celtic 6-0
1 year, 1 month ago

UEFA Champions League: Antoine Griezmann, Alvaro Morata Double Up As Atletico Madrid Demolish Celtic 6-0

News 18  

Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata struck twice each as Atletico Madrid hammered ragged 10-man Celtic 6-0 on Tuesday to move top of their Champions League group. “It’s a crunch moment for everyone, it will be tricky until the end.” The Atletico coach lavished praise on key player Griezmann, who is enjoying one of the best spells of his career. “I …

La Liga 2023: Barcelona and Real Madrid uncertainty could open the door for an Atletico challenge
1 year, 4 months ago

La Liga 2023: Barcelona and Real Madrid uncertainty could open the door for an Atletico challenge

The Hindu  

Barcelona couldn’t bring back Lionel Messi, and lost two other stalwarts in Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid could be the team to take advantage after keeping most players in a squad that offered the best football in Spain at the end of last season. BARCELONA’S CHANGES Barcelona, still not fully healthy financially, saw Busquets and Alba …

Benzema to miss Espanyol game, expected back for Liverpool
1 year, 9 months ago

Benzema to miss Espanyol game, expected back for Liverpool

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema will miss Saturday’s Spanish league match against Espanyol because of an ankle injury, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday, adding that the French striker should be ready to play upcoming games against Liverpool and Barcelona. Benzema has been plagued by minor injuries this season, which comes after a stellar 2021-22 campaign when he led Madrid to …

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann’s strike lifts Atlético Madrid to 3rd; Sevilla beat Mallorca
2 years, 2 months ago

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann’s strike lifts Atlético Madrid to 3rd; Sevilla beat Mallorca

Firstpost  

Atletico Madrid now have 19 points from nine games, overhauling Athletic Bilbao who slipped to fourth on 17 points. Finally free to play as many minutes as his coach wants, Antoine Griezmann scored to help Atlético Madrid win at Athletic Bilbao 1-0 and move ahead of the Basque club into third place in the Spanish league. While Barcelona was seeking …

Griezmann lifts Atlético to 3rd after win at Bilbao
2 years, 2 months ago

Griezmann lifts Atlético to 3rd after win at Bilbao

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Finally free to play as many minutes as his coach wants, Antoine Griezmann scored to help Atlético Madrid win at Athletic Bilbao 1-0 and move ahead of the Basque club into third place in the Spanish league on Saturday. While Barcelona was seeking 40 million euros if Griezmann played over a certain amount of minutes, Atlético resisted …

Atletico Madrid Sign Antoine Griezmann Permanently From Barcelona
2 years, 2 months ago

Atletico Madrid Sign Antoine Griezmann Permanently From Barcelona

News 18  

Atletico Madrid confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign French striker Antoine Griezmann permanently from Barcelona, on a contract until 2026. Griezmann has been on loan at Atletico since August 2021 after a difficult spell at Camp Nou, following his 120 million euro move in 2019. The 2018 World Cup winner was a key figure in coach Diego Simeone’s …

Atletico de madrid confirm signing of Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona
2 years, 2 months ago

Atletico de madrid confirm signing of Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign French striker Antoine Griezmann permanently from Barcelona, on a contract until 2026. The 2018 World Cup winner was a key figure in coach Diego Simeone’s plans last season but has largely been reduced to substitute appearances in the current campaign as Atletico tried to escape paying a reported obligatory 40 …

La Liga: Champions League and Relegation on Agenda in Midweek Round
2 years, 7 months ago

La Liga: Champions League and Relegation on Agenda in Midweek Round

News 18  

The midweek round of matches in La Liga continues with four games on Wednesday evening that will have a big say in who goes down and who qualifies for next season’s Champions League. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE A win for Atletico Madrid in their visit to …

LaLiga: Atletico coach Diego Simeone, Antoine Griezmann among five COVID-19 cases at club
2 years, 11 months ago

LaLiga: Atletico coach Diego Simeone, Antoine Griezmann among five COVID-19 cases at club

Firstpost  

Atletico said Simeone and 2018 World Cup-winner Griezmann were asymptomatic and isolating along with Koke, Hector Herrera and Joao Felix. Madrid: Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and forward Antoine Griezmann have tested positive for COVID-19, as the reigning La Liga champions announced five new cases on Thursday. La Liga rivals Barcelona also confirmed three new cases, bringing the total to …

Champions League: Griezmann cleared to play against AC Milan after successful appeal by Atletico
3 years, 1 month ago

Champions League: Griezmann cleared to play against AC Milan after successful appeal by Atletico

Firstpost  

Griezmann’s ban by UEFA has been reduced to one game, which has already been served after the Frenchman missed Atletico’s 2-0 defeat by Liverpool at Anfield on 3 November. Madrid: Antoine Griezmann will be available to play against AC Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday after Atletico Madrid successfully appealed his two-match suspension. Griezmann’s reprieve is a boost for …

Champions League: Atletico's Griezmann to miss AC Milan clash due to two-match suspension
3 years, 1 month ago

Champions League: Atletico's Griezmann to miss AC Milan clash due to two-match suspension

Firstpost  

Griezmann has been handed a two-game ban by UEFA, the first of which was served in the return match against Liverpool, which Atleti lost 2-0, a fortnight ago. Madrid: Antoine Griezmann will miss Atletico Madrid’s Champions League group game against AC Milan next week as part of a two-match suspension from UEFA, a source close to the club has told …

Ronald Koeman on the Brink as Barcelona Face Antoine Griezmann and Atletico Madrid
3 years, 2 months ago

Ronald Koeman on the Brink as Barcelona Face Antoine Griezmann and Atletico Madrid

News 18  

A revival is surely beyond Ronald Koeman even if Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid on Saturday but Antoine Griezmann will hope his own resurgence is just beginning. Koeman’s performances in public have fuelled the fire as well, a feud with club president Joan Laporta in recent weeks adding to the sense that his time at Camp Nou is running out. In …

Champions League: Griezmann returns to Atletico amid jeers as Spanish champions survive Porto scare
3 years, 3 months ago

Champions League: Griezmann returns to Atletico amid jeers as Spanish champions survive Porto scare

Firstpost  

Griezmann was left out of the starting line-up by Diego Simeone and was then whistled by a large section of Atleti fans when he came on in the second half. Madrid: Antoine Griezmann was whistled by Atletico Madrid fans on his return to the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday as his team were fortunate to escape with a 0-0 draw with …

Griezmann jeered as Atletico Madrid held 0-0 by Porto in Champions League
3 years, 3 months ago

Griezmann jeered as Atletico Madrid held 0-0 by Porto in Champions League

The Hindu  

With Antoine Griezmann loudly jeered by the home fans, Atletico Madrid couldn’t manage more than a 0-0 draw against Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday. The result kept Porto unbeaten in its last six group stage matches in the Champions League, with six clean sheets. Porto advanced past the group stage in each of its last four Champions League …

Antoine Griezmann set for Atletico Madrid 'Homecoming'
3 years, 3 months ago

Antoine Griezmann set for Atletico Madrid 'Homecoming'

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann is set for his second debut with Atletico Madrid when it travels to Espanyol this weekend, after rejoining the La Liga champion from cash-strapped Barcelona on the final day of the transfer window. Atletico, along with city rivals Real Madrid, face a race against time to see if their South American contingents will arrive back and be ready …

Antoine Griezmann 'wasn't the player Barcelona needed', admits president Joan Laporta
3 years, 3 months ago

Antoine Griezmann 'wasn't the player Barcelona needed', admits president Joan Laporta

Daily Mail  

Antoine Griezmann was 'not the player Barcelona needed' and didn't fit into their system, admits president Joan Laporta after the player was sent back to former club Atletico Madrid on loan. Antoine Griezmann 'wasn't the player Barcelona needed', according to president Joan Laporta Laporta said the forward's attitude was never in question after he was loaned back to Atletico Speaking …

Atletico re-signs Griezmann on loan, Barca loans De Jong
3 years, 3 months ago

Atletico re-signs Griezmann on loan, Barca loans De Jong

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid on Tuesday sensationally announced they had re-signed France forward Antoine Griezmann on a season-long loan from Barcelona. READ: Barca's statement also added that the deal contained an obligation to buy Griezmann, with LaLiga champions Atletico also paying the player's wages in full. Barca loans De Jong from Sevilla Barcelona has reached an agreement with Sevilla to sign Dutch …

LaLiga: Antoine Griezmann rejoins Atletico Madrid from Barcelona on one-year loan deal
3 years, 3 months ago

LaLiga: Antoine Griezmann rejoins Atletico Madrid from Barcelona on one-year loan deal

Firstpost  

Antoine Griezmann, 30, who scored 133 goals in his first spell with Atletico, has rejoined on a one-year loan deal with an option to extend by another year Madrid: France forward Antoine Griezmann has made a shock deadline-day return to Atletico Madrid, just two years after leaving to join Barcelona, the clubs announced on Wednesday. The 30-year-old, who scored 133 …

La Liga: Griezmann's chance to shine at Barcelona in Messi's absence
3 years, 4 months ago

La Liga: Griezmann's chance to shine at Barcelona in Messi's absence

The Hindu  

As Barcelona continues adjusting to life without Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann gets his best chance yet to take a leading role at the Catalan club. “I want to keep helping the team both on and off the pitch, in attack and defense, and enjoying being at Barca.” He had some key performances while Messi was still on the team but …

Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann IS for sale, says president Joan Laporta
3 years, 5 months ago

Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann IS for sale, says president Joan Laporta

Daily Mail  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has made it clear that the club are 'open to all offers' for Antoine Griezmann this summer. Barcelona president Joan Laporta says Antoine Griezmann is for sale this summer And while Laporta insists Griezmann is 'loved' at the club, he admits that moving him on in order to reduce their mammoth wage bill is a priority …

France's Antoine Griezmann sets sights on MLS in 2024
3 years, 6 months ago

France's Antoine Griezmann sets sights on MLS in 2024

The Hindu  

France striker Antoine Griezmann says he would like to see out his playing days in Major League Soccer to realise a long-held desire to live in the United States. The striker has had a mostly underwhelming time at Barcelona since joining the Catalans from Atletico Madrid for 120 million euros but said he would like to stay at the club …

Suarez to stay at La Liga champion Atletico Madrid next season
3 years, 6 months ago

Suarez to stay at La Liga champion Atletico Madrid next season

The Hindu  

Luis Suarez said he would remain at Atletico Madrid next season after the Uruguay forward helped his team to its first league title in seven years. Atletico piped city rival Real Madrid to the title on Saturday after Suarez fired it to a 2-1 comeback win at Real Valladolid. RELATED | The 34-year-old, who joined Diego Simeone's side on a …

Thousands of Atletico Madrid fans defy COVID-19 pandemic by celebrating title win
3 years, 7 months ago

Thousands of Atletico Madrid fans defy COVID-19 pandemic by celebrating title win

The Hindu  

Thousands of Atletico Madrid fans defied the authorities by taking to the streets of the Spanish capital to celebrate on Saturday night after victory over Real Valladolid secured their team an 11th league title. As soon as the full-time whistle blew in Valladolid to confirm a 2-1 win, Atleti supporters flocked to the Neptune fountain in the centre of Madrid, …

PETE JENSON: This weekend may decide the LaLiga title race
3 years, 7 months ago

PETE JENSON: This weekend may decide the LaLiga title race

Daily Mail  

Luis Suarez goes back to the Camp Nou for the first time this weekend since Barcelona forced him out last year and he does so on the day the Spanish title race may well be decided. Luis Suarez returns to Barcelona this weekend for the first time after the club forced him out Suarez has spearheaded Atletico Madrid's title push …

Diego Simeone will not change gameplan for Barcelona showdown
3 years, 7 months ago

Diego Simeone will not change gameplan for Barcelona showdown

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has no special plans for Saturday's La Liga title showdown with Barcelona. The Argentine's league leader visits the Camp Nou two points ahead of the Catalans and a win would all but rule Barca out of the title running with three games remaining. Real Madrid, which takes on fourth-placed Sevilla on Sunday, also sits two …

European football weekend: Barcelona chase Atletico Madrid, French showdown and prolific strikers duel
3 years, 9 months ago

European football weekend: Barcelona chase Atletico Madrid, French showdown and prolific strikers duel

Firstpost  

Atletico Madrid look to keep Barcelona at arm’s length in Spain and there is a huge showdown at the top of the table in France this weekend in Europe. AFP Sport selects some of the standout action in Europe this weekend: Kalajdzic versus Lewandowski Bayern Munich v VfB Stuttgart, Saturday 8:00 PM IST Hansi Flick’s 50th Bundesliga game in charge …

Atletico Madrid suffers shock exit in second round of Copa del Rey
3 years, 11 months ago

Atletico Madrid suffers shock exit in second round of Copa del Rey

The Hindu  

La Liga leader Atletico Madrid was knocked out of the Copa del Rey after a shock 1-0 defeat away to third division side Cornella on Wednesday. Atletico boss Diego Simeone rested some players for the second-round tie, played on an artificial pitch, but still fielded a strong side containing record signing Joao Felix plus fellow first-team regulars Renan Lodi, Jose …

Barcelona's Ronald Koeman denies rift between him and Antoine Griezmann ahead of El Clasico
4 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona's Ronald Koeman denies rift between him and Antoine Griezmann ahead of El Clasico

Daily Mail  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman insisted the club does not have a problem with Antoine Griezmann ahead of Saturday's Clasico showdown with Real Madrid. He was omitted from the starting lineup for Barca's 5-1 hammering of Ferencvaros in the Champions League on Wednesday, however Koeman said that too much is being made of the situation. Ronald Koeman says there is no …

La Liga preview: Subdued atmosphere grips new season - Football news
4 years, 3 months ago

La Liga preview: Subdued atmosphere grips new season - Football news

The Hindu  

After a brief yet turbulent close-season marked by the attempted departure of Lionel Messi, little transfer activity and the renewed threat of the coronavirus in Spain, La Liga returns on Friday with a decidedly gloomy outlook. There is also a subdued feeling as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla are among six teams missing the opening weekend due to …

Subdued Atmosphere Grips New La Liga Season with Subdued Start
4 years, 3 months ago

Subdued Atmosphere Grips New La Liga Season with Subdued Start

News 18  

After a brief yet turbulent close-season marked by the attempted departure of Lionel Messi, little transfer activity and the renewed threat of the coronavirus in Spain, La Liga returns on Friday with a decidedly gloomy outlook. There is also a subdued feeling as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla are among six teams missing the opening weekend due to …

Premier League clubs eyeing potential move for Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League clubs eyeing potential move for Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs are on fresh alert to sign French World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann who is the biggest loser from Lionel Messi’s decision to stay at Barcelona. Griezmann had been promised the Messi role by new Barca boss Ronald Koeman had the Argentine legend left the Nou Camp but those plans are in tatters following Messi’s announcement on Friday …

Antoine Griezmann desperate for Lionel Messi to reach agreement with Barcelona to stay at the club
4 years, 3 months ago

Antoine Griezmann desperate for Lionel Messi to reach agreement with Barcelona to stay at the club

Daily Mail  

Antoine Griezmann has expressed his desire for Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona. Messi's future at Barcelona remains unresolved after he submitted a transfer request, and Griezmann admitted that he doesn't have any inside information about whether his exalted team-mate will stay. Antoine Griezmann has expressed his desire for team-mate Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona Messi and his father …

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