DIEGO SIMEONE

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Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone shuts down Julian Alvarez Barcelona transfer talk

Diego Simeone has insisted Julian Alvarez will remain at Atletico Madrid despite growing transfer interest from Barcelona and other major clubs.

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Simeone insists Julian Alvarez remains part of Atletico's plans despite transfer talk

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has thrown his support behind Julian Alvarez despite growing speculation over the striker's future after the Argentina international revealed last month that he wanted to leave the club.

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Diego Simeone admits Atletico Madrid 'weren't clinical enough' after bowing out of CL

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone admitted his team "weren't clinical enough" after bowing out of the Champions League at the semi-final stage following a 2-1 defeat on aggregate against Arsenal.

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Diego Simeone insists Atletico outplayed Arsenal after semi-final draw

Diego Simeone has insisted Atletico Madrid were the better side despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Arsenal in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night.

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Diego Simeone eyes redemption as Atletico plot to 'hurt' Arsenal

As Atletico Madrid prepare to host Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, manager Diego Simeone insists his side must "take the match to a place where we can hurt them".

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Diego Simeone: Arsenal have shown interest in Atletico's Julian Alvarez

Arsenal's search for attacking reinforcement has taken a fresh twist ahead of their Champions League semi-final, with Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone claiming they are interested in Julian Alvarez.

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