The Hundred Years’ War.
The day after Real Madrid qualified against Celta de Vigo in the Copa del Rey, a match accompanied by several controversies around refereeing, Diego Simeone played Diego. The Atlético de Madrid coach did not hesitate to say at a press conference: « It’s been the same thing for 100 years. »
A day without end
With his 54 years and 40 years in football, Simeone was invited to react to the scenario of the match won by Real Madrid after extra time (5-2). « I didn’t see yesterday’s match, honestly I didn’t vuhe still clarified. I was told about the episodes that took place during the match, but it’s the same thing for 100 years… so I don’t know what surprises you. »
When a journalist asks him if Atlético can really compete with the two juggernauts that are Barça and Real for the title of champion of Spain, Simeone does not shy away: « Yes, because everyone has been competing with them for 100 years and still competing. So yes, it is possible. » Leader of La Liga after 19 days, with one point ahead of Real and six over Barcelona, Atlético seems ready to play spoilsport this season.
-Give Antoine Griezmann the crown he deserves.
The Courtois plaque on reprieve in front of the Metropolitano
