According to a recent report from AS, Inter Milan forward Mauro Icardi will make the switch over to Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window. The 25 year old is considered to be one of the most exciting forwards currently playing in the top European leagues, and it’s no surprise that a series of elite clubs are interested in his services. The Argentine international was initially linked with a move to reigning European champions Real Madrid, but now, it would appear as if Atletico have moved into pole position.
Icardi has had to deal with rumours regarding his future for years now, but even if the face of that, he’s been able to stay focused on the goal of getting Inter as high up the table as he can.
He made his long awaited move to the San Siro back in 2013 f…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took a cheeky dig at rivals Liverpool ahead of Sunday s clash at Old Trafford by warning Manchester United cannot be allowed to go as long without winning a league title.
Liverpool have not been crowned champions of England during the Premier League era, their last success coming in 1990.
There have been moments in the last 29 years where the Reds have been contenders but have failed to get over the line, most recently when they were pipped by Manchester City in 2013-14.
In contrast, United have dominated since 1992 but the 13-time Premier League winners have not lifted the trophy since Alex Ferguson s last season in 2012-13.
And Solskjaer says United must get back to the top of the domestic game quickly to ensure they do not treat …
Verdict: Home win
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Atletico Madrid showed a great deal of character in the first leg to earn a 1-1 draw despite having Sime Vrsaljko sent off early on and they are now the favourites to go through. Nevertheless, eager to lift the Europa League title and secure Champions League football, Arsenal will give their best to show some improvement in the return leg and make it to the final.
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Atletico Madrid have been regular in the Champions League closing stages in recent years, but los Colchoneros surprisingly failed to reach the first knockout phase this time out, albeit moving on to the Europa League. Diego Simeone’s men did well to defeat FC Kobenhavn, Lokomotiv Moscow and Sporting CP to reach the UEL semi-finals, be…