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Telegraph
2 days ago
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Atletico Madrid ready to battle Saudi clubs for Aston Villa's Emi Martinez
Atlético Madrid are ready to join the race for Emiliano Martínez should the Spanish club enter the market for a goalkeeper this summer. As revealed by Telegraph Sport, the Aston Villa keeper has been a target for the Saudi Pro League and is potentially one of the most high-profile Premier League transfers of the summer. But Atlético are also understood to also be monitoring Martínez's situation at Villa Park and would look at a deal if Jan Oblak ends his decade-long stint as No 1 for manager Diego Simeone. Oblak, 32, is playing for Atlético at the Club World Cup but the Slovenia international has regularly been linked with moves away from Metropolitano Stadium during a period where he has won La Liga and the Europa League. Martínez, who has won the Yashin Trophy for the past two years and was also named Fifa's goalkeeper of the year in 2022, is announced as the 'world's No 1' at Villa's home matches and the World Cup winner is regarded as among the best despite his form dipping slightly last season. Clubs are monitoring his situation and others at Villa to see if the club needs to comply with Premier League financial rules, which could see players available for the right deal. They sold Colombia striker Jhon Duran to Saudi club Al-Nassr in January, having also sold Moussa Diaby to Al-Ittihad last summer. While Manchester United have been linked with Martínez, it is understood that a deal not something currently being looked at. Martínez helped Villa qualify for the Europa League next season, although his sending off on the final day of the campaign at United played a part in a dramatic finale, with Emery's team denied a goal when referee Thomas Bramall blew his whistle too early and could not use VAR as a result. Villa bought Martínez in 2020 and his five seasons at the club has seen qualify for the Champions League, while the 32-year-old has also won the World Cup with his country. They will be in line to make a huge profit on the £20 million package paid to Arsenal, with his market around double his original fee as he has a contract until 2029. Villa defender Kaine Kesler-Hayden, meanwhile, is a target for Championship club Middlesbrough which could see £3 million pure profit for the PSR balance sheet.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
PSG cruise past Atletico to win Club World Cup opener
Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday. In searing heat at the Pasadena Rose Bowl east of Los Angeles, PSG proved too hot to handle for their Spanish opponents in an impressive opening Group B win. Advertisement Goals from Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Senny Mayulu and Lee Kang-In sealed the three points for PSG, who delighted a crowd of 80,619 with their adventurous attacking play. The French giants picked up where they had left off in their 5-0 Champions League final mauling of Inter Milan a fortnight earlier, quickly settling into their smooth passing game to control the early exchanges. Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak was soon pressed into action, blocking a Goncalo Ramos shot from just outside the box on 17 minutes as PSG's pressure mounted. Oblak denied PSG again moments later, diving to stop a Khvicha Kvaratskhelia shot that was destined for the bottom left-hand corner. Advertisement Those early warning shots proved to be a precursor for the game's opening goal in the 19th minute. A lovely passing move down the right saw the ball swiftly transferred to Georgian winger Kvaratskhelia who deftly laid off into the path of Ruiz to sweep in a low finish for 1-0. With Atletico struggling to gain any kind of a foothold in the contest, the Spanish side's frustration began to show. Clement Lenglet was booked for a rash challenge on Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi in the 21st minute, and Robin Le Normand picked up Atletico's second yellow soon afterwards for bringing down Ruiz. Advertisement - Disallowed goal - Ruiz himself was booked on 28 minutes for a shove on Giuliano Simeone before the Argentine midfielder collected Atletico's third yellow soon afterwards. With the Parisians in complete control, Atletico had to wait until the stroke of half-time before their first shot on goal, France's Antoine Griezmann drawing a smart save from Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma with a low shot. From the ensuing counter-attack, however, Atletico found themselves 2-0 down. The electric Kvaratskhelia again found space down the left and fed inside to Vitinha, who ghosted into the box before steering a crisp shot beyond Oblak for 2-0. Advertisement Atletico appeared to have hauled themselves back into the game early in the second half when Julian Alvarez rifled home a low finish to make it 2-1. But the goal was chalked off after VAR spotted a bodycheck by Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul on Desire Doue in the build-up. That effort appeared to buoy Atletico for the remainder of the half, but despite playing with greater intensity they were unable to create a single shot on goal. Lenglet was dismissed after picking up a second yellow card on 78 minutes. A disappointing Atleti display was summed up by a glaring miss four minutes later, substitute Alexander Sorloth somehow scooping over an open goal from a few yards out after Marcos Llorente's cross. Advertisement PSG swiftly made Atleti pay for that miss, substitute Senny Mayulu pouncing on a loose ball to make it 3-0 in the 87th minute. The rout was completed in injury time when Lee stepped up to convert a penalty after a handball by Le Normand. PSG will face Brazil's Botafogo in their next group match in Pasadena on Thursday, before completing the first round against Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders on June 23. rcw/sev
Yahoo
15-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Paris Saint-Germain thumps Atlético Madrid 4-0 in an impressive Club World Cup opener
Atletico Madrid's Samuel Lino eyes the ball during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between PSG and Atletico Madrid, in Pasadena, Calif., Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Paris Saint-Germain's Fabian Ruiz, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal with teammate Achraf Hakimi during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between PSG and Atletico Madrid in Pasadena, Calif., Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae Hong) Paris Saint-Germain's players enter the field to warm up prior to the Club World Cup group B soccer match between PSG and Atletico Madrid in Pasadena, Calif., Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae Hong) Paris Saint-Germain's Vitinha celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between PSG and Atletico Madrid in Pasadena, Calif., Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae Hong) Atletico Madrid's goalkeeper Jan Oblak fails to block a shot by Paris Saint-Germain's Fabian Ruiz to score the opening goal during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between PSG and Atletico Madrid, in Pasadena, Calif., Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Atletico Madrid's goalkeeper Jan Oblak fails to block a shot by Paris Saint-Germain's Fabian Ruiz to score the opening goal during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between PSG and Atletico Madrid, in Pasadena, Calif., Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Atletico Madrid's Samuel Lino eyes the ball during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between PSG and Atletico Madrid, in Pasadena, Calif., Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Paris Saint-Germain's Fabian Ruiz, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal with teammate Achraf Hakimi during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between PSG and Atletico Madrid in Pasadena, Calif., Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae Hong) Paris Saint-Germain's players enter the field to warm up prior to the Club World Cup group B soccer match between PSG and Atletico Madrid in Pasadena, Calif., Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae Hong) Paris Saint-Germain's Vitinha celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between PSG and Atletico Madrid in Pasadena, Calif., Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae Hong) Atletico Madrid's goalkeeper Jan Oblak fails to block a shot by Paris Saint-Germain's Fabian Ruiz to score the opening goal during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between PSG and Atletico Madrid, in Pasadena, Calif., Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Fabián Ruiz and Vitinha scored in the first half, and Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain opened Club World Cup play with a 4-0 victory over Atlético Madrid on Sunday. PSG largely dominated Atlético at the Rose Bowl in its first match since trouncing Inter Milan 5-0 to win its first Champions League title on May 31. Advertisement Senny Mayulu and Lee Kang-in scored against 10-man Atlético in the second half of the European powers' meeting in front of 80,619 fans at the site of the 1994 World Cup final for one of the highest-profile matches in the group stage of the first 32-team edition of the Club World Cup. Atlético's Clément Lenglet was sent off in the 78th minute with his second yellow card on a frustrating day that left Diego Simeone visibly furious at both the referees and his players' mistakes. Ousmane Dembélé wasn't in uniform for PSG after reportedly injuring a quadriceps while playing for France on June 6. Gonçalo Ramos replaced Dembélé in Luis Enrique's only change to the starting lineup from the Champions League final. Enrique wore shorts and a training shirt on the sideline while coaching PSG in 88-degree midday California heat ((31 Celsius). Advertisement PSG controlled possession early, and Ruiz capitalized atop the penalty area in the 19th minute. The Spanish midfielder long coveted by Atlético beat Jan Oblak with a clever strike into the far corner. Vitinha followed with a goal in injury time off Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's second assist of the first half. Julián Alvarez appeared to answer for Atlético in the second half, but the goal was waved off after VAR determined Koke had fouled Désiré Doué in the buildup. Alexander Sørloth horrifically missed an open net in the 82nd minute for Atlético. Mayulu iced PSG's victory five minutes later, and Lee converted a penalty on the final kick of the match. Advertisement Key moment Atlético got a golden chance to tie it in first-half injury time, but Gianluigi Donnarumma swallowed up Thomas Griezmann's hard shot in the box. Moments later, Vitinha slipped through the Atlético defense and scored on the break. Takeaways PSG looked remarkably sharp late in its taxing season, showing no sign of treating this tournament as an anticlimax. The champs are in good shape to advance from group play after winning their toughest group match on paper. Atlético somehow looked more exhausted than its opponents, and it collected seven yellow cards that raise the danger of suspension down the road. Simeone's club will be favored in its next two matches, but will have less margin for error. ___ AP soccer:
Al Bawaba
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Bawaba
Club World Cup 2025
Published June 15th, 2025 - 10:20 GMT Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid are set to make history this Sunday as they face off in the first-ever all-European fixture in the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup, taking place at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. Also Read FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Match Timings, Teams, and Broadcast Info The Group B encounter kicks off at 12 p.m. local time (9 p.m. in France and Spain, 10 p.m. in Saudi Arabia), with millions expected to tune in as two of the group's clear favorites battle for an early edge. Tactical Preview: Battle for Group Supremacy This match could go a long way in deciding who tops Group B, as both teams enter the tournament with high expectations and world-class squads. PSG come into the tournament aiming to transfer their domestic dominance into global success, boasting a star-studded lineup and a renewed hunger for international glory. Atletico Madrid, known for their tactical discipline and defensive solidity, will rely on balance and experience to get the job done. Predicted Lineup – Paris Saint-Germain Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes Midfielders: João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz Forwards: Désiré Doué, Gonçalo Ramos, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Predicted Lineup – Atletico Madrid Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak Defenders: Javi Galán, José María Giménez, Robin Le Normand, Nahuel Molina Midfielders: Conor Gallagher, Koke, Rodrigo De Paul, Giuliano Simeone Forwards: Antoine Griezmann, Julián Álvarez © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
CNA
10-06-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Atletico Madrid sign goalkeeper Musso from Atalanta
Atletico Madrid have signed Argentine goalkeeper Juan Musso from Atalanta on a three-year contract, both clubs said on Tuesday. The 31-year-old joined Atleti on loan last season, serving as a backup to first-choice goalkeeper Jan Oblak. He made nine appearances during his loan spell, featuring in seven Copa del Rey matches and two LaLiga games. Musso, who has played twice for Argentina since making his debut in 2019, spent three seasons at Atalanta and won the Europa League with the Serie A side last year.
