Atletico Madrid

Ireland legend has to calm himself during Arsenal argument with fellow pundit

Ireland legend has to calm himself during Arsenal argument with fellow pundit

They were not on the same page….. Kenny Cunningham and Shay Given once again proved themselves as hugely entertaining football pundits, after last night’s Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid. Following Tuesday’s 5-4 thriller between PSG and Bayern Munich, Cunningham had caused a stir by playing down the quality of the game. And, […]

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Conor Gallagher avoids non-EU spot in Atletico Madrid squad thanks to Irish passport

Conor Gallagher avoids non-EU spot in Atletico Madrid squad thanks to Irish passport

He follows in the footsteps of Jude Bellingham in availing of using an Irish passport. Conor Gallagher finally signed for Atlético Madrid today after a long transfer saga between the Spanish team and his former club Chelsea. The 24-year-old has signed a five-year deal reported to be worth €42 million and – thanks to his […]

1 year ago

Shamrock Rovers prospect Naj Razi linked with La Liga giants

Shamrock Rovers prospect Naj Razi linked with La Liga giants

The teenager just had his first taste of league glory with Shamrock Rovers, but could soon be on the move. Shamrock Rovers and Ireland U17 midfielder Naj Razi is being tracked by LaLiga giants Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, according to reports. The teenager, who turned 17 over the weekend, has made five appearances for […]

2 years ago

Premier League duo seeking to end Matt Doherty’s Atlético Madrid nightmare

Premier League duo seeking to end Matt Doherty’s Atlético Madrid nightmare

Doherty has made just one substitute appearance since his January arrival at the Wanda Metropolitano. Ireland full back Matt Doherty looks set for a return to the Premier League, just six months after leaving Tottenham Hotspur for Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid. Signing on a free transfer on the final day of the January window, Doherty […]

3 years ago

Matt Doherty makes La Liga history for Atlético Madrid

Matt Doherty makes La Liga history for Atlético Madrid

Boldly going where no Irishman has gone before. Ireland defender Matt Doherty made La Liga history last night by becoming the first Irishman to line out for one of Spain’s ‘Big Three’ clubs. Replacing right back Marcos Llorente in the second half for Atlético Madrid in their league clash against Sevilla, the 31-year-old became the […]

3 years ago