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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The politics of a transfer between rival clubs

How can a player move from his beloved club to a local rival, and what are the repercussions and politics surrounding the entire spectacle? In this case, I use the example of if Falcao moved from Atletico to Real Madrid and what uproar it may potentially cause.

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A Moment in Time - David Beckham 1996 (Video)

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Michael Owen - A Career Remembered (Video)

Michael Owen was a childhood hero for most 90s kids who watched football. He scored on his first team debut for Liverpool against Wimbledon in 1997 which saw him catch the eye of the nation. It was in the 1998 World Cup where he

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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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Juventus ready to pounce for striker - everything you need to know about 25-year-old goal machine

The current Italian champions Juventus are looking to bolster their attack with strikers all around Europe, one of the names that are floating around is Real Madrid Striker Gonazalo Higuain.

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The managerial merry-go-round - Which tactitions can we expect to see on the move this summer?

As we draw near to the summer transfer window, media speculation surrounds players and coaches, here are some of the names mentioned that have moved or could be moving.

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Why we love David Beckham

It seems that 2013 is the year of retirement in football as David Beckham has decided to call time on what can only be described as a glittering career.

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Manchester City closing in on £27m Spain international

 

Manuel Pellegrini despite allegedly denying that he was going to be the new Manchester City manager has apparently informed...someone that he wishes to make Isco his first signing.

The Mail reports that the 21-year-old playmaker’s father has

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World Cup 2014 - can Brazil win it?

When it was announced that Brazil would host the 2014 World Cup there was huge celebration that the competition was finally coming back to South America after an absence of 36 years. The Samba Boys are the only team to have competed in every single World Cup since its beginning in 1930 and they still remain the most successful country with five titles to their name. Will they manage to celebrate a home triumph and claim a sixth trophy?

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3 signings David Moyes is likely to make as Manchester United manager - statistics and videos

With the news of Sir Alex leaving us to mourn his Manchester United departure, it is now time to look at who exactly the odds-on favourite to take over - David Moyes - will be looking to sign in the summer to help the Red Devils retain the Premier League table.

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Tottenham could lose out on key striking target

Interesting one from TalkSport now claiming that newly-crowned Italian Champions (31 does not equal 29!) have taken a step forward to landing Tottenham Hotspur target Gonzalo Higuain.

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Is Casillas too good to be dropped? (Video)

He is captain of both Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, has won La Liga on five occasions and the Champions League twice. He has a World Cup winner’s medal and two European Cup titles with his country and is generally regarded as one of the finest goalkeepers ever. He has already amassed over 600 games for arguably the most famous club in the world and amazingly is still only 31 years old. He commands the respect of both teammates and rivals throughout the world and should be at the top of his game. However, Iker Casillas is on the bench.

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Real Madrid ready for a shake up

What changes will occur at Real Madrid if Jose Mourinho does decide to leave in the summer? He will no doubt be disappointed that his team have fallen at the semi-final stage of the Champions League once again, especially as he was brought in with the specific aim of leading Madrid back to the top of the European game. With recent comments and interviews indicating that he is on his way out of the Spanish capital, speculation has already begun about the future of this historic club.

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