Tag: Diego Costa
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Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa fined for tax fraud but avoids jail
Costa on Thursday accepted charges of avoiding a tax payment of over a million euros, linked to his transfer to Chelsea in 2014 and also to tax related to image rights.
June 5, 2020 -
Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa sustains left thigh injury
Notably, Diego Costa was replaced by Ivan Saponjic immediately after he complained of muscle pain in the 90th minute of Saturday’s encounter which Atletico won 2-1.
August 13, 2019 -
If Diego Costa is at his best, he will be the best signing we have: Saul Niguez
Notably, Costa managed to play in just 16 La Liga games in the previous seasons owing to injuries, Alvaro Morata's entry in the club and eight-game ban which he was given for insulting a referee.
August 2, 2019 -
Atletico gear up for La Liga clash vs Leganes without Costa, Godin, Koke
Atletico Madrid on Friday completed its final training session ahead of the away La Liga clash against Leganes without injured Diego Godin, Diego Costa and Koke.
November 3, 2018 -
Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa suffers left thigh injury
Costa is expected to miss Atletico's upcoming La Liga clash with Real Betis at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium scheduled for Sunday.
October 6, 2018 -
UEFA Super Cup: Atletico Madrid script thrilling comeback to beat Real Madrid
Real had won the trophy under Zidane in each of the last two years, and emerged victorious against their neighbours in the Champions League finals of 2014 and 2016.
August 16, 2018 -
Costa denies ‘provocation’ but admits to ‘lucky’ goal
Diego Costa rejected claims he intentionally stamped on Iran goalkeeper Ali Beiranvand during a tense 1-0 win over Iran but admitted his crucial match-winner for Spain came down to “luck”. Frustrated throughout by a dogged defensive display from the Lions of Persia, Costa courted first-half controversy when he walked towards the Persepolis shot-stopper as he...
June 21, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | Player ratings for Portugal vs Spain: Cristiano Ronaldo shines
Cristiano Ronaldo wasn't the only outfield player to put in a stellar showing.
June 16, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | 5 talking points from Portugal vs Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo once again came to the fore as he singlehandedly rescued Portugal in their opener.
June 16, 2018 -
Costa asks Antoine Griezmann not to leave Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa has revealed that he asked his French teammate Antoine Griezmann not to leave the Spanish football club, and that Griezmann had not expressed any plans to depart at the end of the season. Speaking at a press conference with the Spain national team, to which he returned after nine months...
March 22, 2018 -
Atletico Madrid’s Gameiro suffers thigh injury, Costa has bruised ankle
Atletico Madrid on Tuesday announced that French forward Kevin Gameiro had sustained a muscle injury to his right thigh and that Spanish forward Diego Costa had a bruised ankle, both sustained during the La Liga club’s 3-0 win against Celta de Vigo. Gameiro finished Sunday’s clash with muscle problems, prompting an MRI scan on Monday,...
March 13, 2018 -
Atletico chase Barcelona with 2-0 win over Getafe in La Liga
Atletico Madrid on Saturday won 2-0 at home against Getafe in the 18th round of Spain's La Liga, putting pressure on league leaders Barcelona.
January 7, 2018 -
Watch: Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa undergoes gruelling training session
The intense session Costa underwent is not surprising considering the fact that 28-year-old has effectively not had a proper pre-season.
October 5, 2017 -
Diego Costa pens open letter to Chelsea fans after completing Atletico Madrid move
He may not have seen eye-to-eye with Antonio Conte, but Costa clearly has fond memories of his time in the English capital!
September 27, 2017 -
Back with Atletico, Costa says all’s well that ends well
Diego Costa will devote the next three months to regaining his form after not playing for 103 days.
September 23, 2017 -
Alvaro Morata the kind of guy you could marry off your daughter to: Antonio Conte
The Italian tactician certainly has an unique way of praising his players!
September 23, 2017 -
Atletico’s Koke Resurreccion thrilled with return of Diego Costa
Koke noted that Costa was a major contributor during his previous spell with Atletico.
September 22, 2017