Aguero repeats desire to abandon Atletico Madrid

MADRID, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Madrid striker Kun Aguero on Wednesday repeated his desire to abandon the club before the start of next season. Speaking to television station 'ESPN', Aguero insisted that he didn't want to continue playing his fo

Mineirao prices increase

BELO HORIZONTE, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- Prices at the reopened Mineirao stadium will be three times as expensive as tickets last season, Minas side Cruzeiro revealed today.h The newly renovated arena, which will be used during the Confederations and World

Avai grab first win of Brazilian Championship

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Avai grabbed the first win in the Brazilian Championship after ten rounds as they beat Atletico-GO 1-0 at home on Saturday. The game's only goal came in the first half by veteran striker William. Atletico-GO's goal

Ronaldinho suspended for violent conduct

Ronaldinho suspended for violent conduct RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- In-form Ronaldinho will miss Atletico Mineiro's clash with Internacional in Brazil's Serie A championship on Wednesday after receiving a one-match ban for violent conduct. Br

Ronaldinho jeered in Atletico's 2-1 loss to Flamengo

Ronaldinho jeered in Atletico's 2-1 loss to Flamengo RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldinho was the target of constant jeers by fans of his former club Flamengo on Wednesday as Flamengo defeated Atletico Mineiro 2-1 in Brazil's Serie A champ

Ronaldinho sparks dramatic Atletico victory

Ronaldinho sparks dramatic Atletico victory RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldinho's Atletico Mineiro scored two goals in the final 15 minutes to snatch a dramatic 2-1 victory over Sport in Brazil's Serie A championship on Sunday. Hugo's head

Ronaldinho shines as Atletico Mineiro closes gap on Fluminense

Ronaldinho shines as Atletico Mineiro closes gap on Fluminense RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldinho was involved in all three goals as Atletico Mineiro closed the gap at the top of Brazil's Serie A championship with a 3-2 victory over Flumi

Barca, Atletico and Betis into quarter finals of Copa del Rey

MADRID, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona had few problems in booking their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey on Thursday night. Following a 2-0 first leg win away to Cordoba the reigning Cup holders were always favorites to progress to

Atletico Madrid make second signing of the summer

MADRID, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Spanish BBVA Primera Liga outfit Atletico Madrid Tuesday confirmed their second signing for the 2012-2013 season. The Europa League winners have signed Turkish international midfielder Emre Belozoglu on a two-year contract.

Andre joins Atletico-MG

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 19 (Xinhua) --- The club president of Atletico-MG, Alexandre Kalil, announced on Tuesday that striker Andre will be the club's newest reinforcement for the remainder of the 2011 Brazilian Championship. The 20-year-old is expected

Barca cruise home in Vallecas to pressure Real and Atletico

Barca cruise home in Vallecas to pressure Real and Atletico MADRID, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona moved 11 points clear of Real Madrid and three ahead of Atletico Madrid after a 5-0 win away to Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish Primera Liga on Saturda

Gil: Atletico not to sell Falcao this season

Gil: Atletico not to sell Falcao this season MADRID, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Madrid's Director General, Miguel Angel Gil has assured fans the club has no plans to sell top scorer Radamel Falcao until the end of the season. Falcao had a magnificen

Bahia defeats Atletico-PR 2-0

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 25 (Xinhua) -- On the road against a struggling Atletico-PR on Saturday, Bahia won 2-0 in the 6th round of the Brazilian Championship. The result led to the release of Atletico-PR's head coach, Adilson Batista. Lulinha and Marcon

Atletico Madrid book Copa del Rey final spot

MADRID, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- A storming first half from Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa was vital as his side assured a spot in this year's final of the Copa del Rey after a 2-2 draw at Sevilla. Atletico Madrid progressed into the final with a 4-3

Brazilian midfielder set to join Guangzhou Evergrande

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian midfielder Elkeson is set to join China's Super League club Guangzhou Evergrande after being released by Rio de Janeiro club Botafogo on Tuesday. The 23-year-old will travel to China on January 4 to meet

Atletico Madrid coach Simeone signs four year deal

MADRID, Mar. 5 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Madrid have announced an agreement to extend the contract of coach, Diego Simeone for a further four seasons. The Argentinean, whose current deal was due to expire at the end of the current season, has agreed a new

Barcelona crushes Atletico 5-0

MADRID, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona continued to show they are the team to beat in the BBVA Primera Liga with a 5-0 thrashing of Atletico Madrid on Saturday night in what was the outstanding game of the fifth round of games in Spain. Atletico M

Schalke's Jurado loaned to Spartak

Schalke's Jurado loaned to Spartak BERLIN, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Spanish midfielder Jose Manuel Jurado will join Russia's Spartak Moscow on loan until the end of the season, said his Bundesliga side Schalke 04. The 26-year-old moved to Schalke in 2010

Former Brazil keeper Dida signs with Portuguesa

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian first division club Portuguesa have confirmed the signing of former Brazil international goalkeeper Dida on a one-year contract. The 38-year-old has not played since finishing his career with AC Milan in I

Atletico Mineiro fans create petition to keep Ronaldinho

Atletico Mineiro fans create petition to keep Ronaldinho RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Fans of Brazil's Atletico Mineiro have begun an online petition in a bid to convince Ronaldinho to remain at the club in 2013. The petition had already attrac