Could this be the next Xavi? (Video)

Few footballers have the ability to dictate the pace of a game like Xavi Hernandez.

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Atletico Madrid replace one world class forward with another, again

Atletico have done it yet again, replaced one top quality striker with another and this time around the player comes in the form of David Villa. The transfer fee is miniscule for a player of such magnitude, only €2m and rising to €5.1m if he stays for 3 seasons.

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The negativity surrounding Falcao's move to Monaco (Video)

Like many, I am a fan of Radamel Falcao and his goalscoring abilities. Who doesn't like a natural goalscorer with an eye for the spectacular?

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Can Atletico really challenge for La Liga?

After Atletico Madrid managed to overcome Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, can they move on from here and become a regular competitor to their cross-town rivals and Catalan's finest side? This season they have done well in the league and are assured of third place with three games left to play. However, they still trail their neighbours by nine points and champions Barcelona by 19 points. Diego Simeone needs to somehow close this gap if he harbours serious title aspirations.

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Mourinho at the end of his Real Madrid tether? (video)

Jose Mourinho’s time at Real Madrid may be drawing to a close, and it seems to be coming to a suitably messy conclusion should that be the case. Atletico Madrid conquered their city rivals 2-1 in the Copa del Ray final. For it to be done in their own back yard will be nothing short of unforgivable for those attending the Bernabeu, and the Special One’s stock will have fallen ever further. His sending-off paints the picture of a man on the brink.

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Fans clash in Spanish capital after Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid to claim Copa del Rey (video)

Atletico Madrid picked up the 2012/13 Copa del Rey after snatching a 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeua last night, but not without controversy.

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La Liga outfit preparing £40m deal for Liverpool star with government backing (video)

Liverpool bosses are about to be tested as La Liga side Atletico Madrid are lining up a summer move for body-biting Luis Suarez, with the backing of the Azerbaijan government. No, really.

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Really hairy strikers - A look through those goal-getters with long locks (video)

 Often when faced with the sight of a ponytailed striker, or luscious flowing locks, I wonder, how on earth do they head the ball so precisely, and surely the manager would prefer a slightly more streamlined style? Here's a selection of surfer cuts from over the years.

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Is Falcao poised to join Manchester United? (video)

The rumour linking Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao to Manchester United this summer has picked up pace since the beginning of the week.

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Is it time for Torres to move on?

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has officially opened the door back for former club captain and cult hero Fernando Torres to return to his side in La Liga in the summer.

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Should Courtois return to Chelsea?

The on loan Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has mentioned that he would be happy to be spending a third season with the Spanish outfit if the Stamford Bridge hierarchy decide this for him in the summer.

It is easy to forget that one of La Liga’s hottest properties belongs to Chelsea. The Blues may be careful what they wish for though?

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Simeone's new contract a blow to the continent's best

With Chelsea fans unhappy with Rafael Benitez and Arsene Wenger's position at Arsenal becoming increasingly untenable, speculation has been rife as to who could succeed the pairing in London

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Classics from the archive: Paulo Futre (Video)

Atletico Madrid are enjoying one of their best seasons in recent memory and their Number 10, a certain Radamel Falcao, is a big reason.

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It's no surprise Atletico want to keep Courtois (Video)

There is currently a raft of exceptional young goalkeepers currently plying their trade across the continent at present.

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Wenger Should Want Old Villa (Video)

The papers say Arsenal have made their worst start ever to a season

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