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Simeone is Atlético’s secret weapon

El Cholo remains true to himself — consistent, totally committed and prepared to graft — and these values are retained by the team

Head coach Diego Pablo Simeone of Atletico de Madrid looks on from the bench prior to start the La Liga match between Club Atletico Madrid and UD Las Palmas at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Simeone has lost his soldiers but not his bite

Liverpool will come up against a decidedly familiar iron will when they face Atleti

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde. (Reuters/Albert Gea)

Five things we learned in Euro football this weekend

Take a look back at some of the main talking points from this weekend’s fixtures

Diego Costa is a beast on the football field, constantly gnashing at his opponent. (Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

90-minute escape. Then reality

Joy! Atlético slammed Real Madrid. But then came a real orgy of violence – Marikana

From Johannesburg to Mahikeng

Season’s top three signings so far

With City way out front, attention turns to the individuals who are expected to put on a show

The 2012 European champions are licking their wounds after an embarrassing 3-0 Champions League pummelling by Roma.

Prem preview: Are the Blues hungover? Is Arsenal the real deal?

Chelsea seem destined for another roller-coaster ride — and the accident that that inevitably entails

Costa says Chelsea “want to sell me to China”

‘I’m no criminal!’: Costa blasts Chelsea

Faced with Atletico’s inability to recruit players, Costa said he would rather spend a year not playing than join another club.

Opponents count the Costa

The Chelsea striker is the sort of player you hate to play against but would still love to have in your team.

Spain, Netherlands announce final World Cup squads

The Fifa World Cup 2010 winners and runners-up have announced their final squads for the upcoming football tournament in Brazil.