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Tottenham 1-0 Inter Milan, RECAP - Christian Eriksen keeps Champions League hopes alive

Tottenham face a must-win home tie against Inter Milan as they bid to keep their hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout stages alive. Follow all of the action with NATHAN SALT.




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Atletico Madrid opt for Diego Costa to undergo foot surgery to be ready for Champions League

Atletico Madrid have confirmed Diego Costa will have an operation on his left foot in Brazil this week. The surgery will keep him out until February.




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Diego Simeone delighted after 400 games in charge of Atletico Madrid

Simeone reached the milestone with a 4-0 victory over Spanish minnows Sant Andreu in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey. Under Simeone, Atletico have won seven major trophies.




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Atletico Madrid star Diego Costa wakes up brother with fireworks display in hilarious video 

Diego Costa proved he has lost none of his mischievousness since leaving Chelsea for a return to Spain in 2017 by playing a hilarious prank on his brother.




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Atletico Madrid hope to have Diego Costa fit for Champions League clash with Juventus

Diego Costa has stepped up his rehabilitation from a foot injury, with Atletico Madrid hoping to have the striker fit for their Champions League last-16 clash against Juventus on February 20.




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What a strikeforce! Diego Costa poses with his 'idol' Ronaldo

Football fans are used to seeing Diego Costa play with a snarl. But this time he let out a wide smile for the camera as he posed for a picture with one of his footballing idols, Ronaldo.




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Diego Costa blasts Lucas Hernandez's clothes with a fire extinguisher

The striker is currently recuperating from surgery on his left foot and is expected to be out until February but that did not prevent him from scheming against team-mate Lucas Hernandez.




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Eden Hazard hails arrival of Gonzalo Higuain after returning to wing role for Chelsea

Eden Hazard was back to his brilliant best in his preferred role on the left-wing against Tottenham on Thursday after playing in a false 9 role in recent weeks.




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Diego Costa larks about with Atletico Madrid team-mates after training at Wanda Metropolitano

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa appeared to be enjoying himself as he relaxed after a training session at the club's Wanda Metropolitano stadium.




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Atletico Madrid vs Juventus' Champions League clash time, date, channel, squads and odds

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for the Champions League kast-16 first leg of Atletico Madrid vs Juventus including kick-off time, date and channel plus squads and odds.




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Atletico Madrid 2-0 Juventus: Gimenez and Godin gives hosts Champions League first-leg lead

PETE JENSON: Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Madrid ended in a 2-0 defeat that goes a long way to end his dream of winning a sixth Champions League back in the Spanish capital next May.




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Crisitano Ronaldo's message to Atletico Madrid fans: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE THINGS YOU MISSED

Away from the main action, there were several talking points which may have slipped under your radar. Don't fear, Sportsmail is here to catch you up on the things you missed...




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Is VAR working? What would you change about it? Reporters analyse video technology in football

The video assistant referee (VAR) system was once again on everybody's lips and keyboards on Wednesday night as the Champions League trial threw up a few controversial incidents.




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Chelsea fans are desperate for Diego Costa to return after causing havoc against Juventus

It looked as though Chelsea fans were really missing Diego Costa after his performance in Atletico Madrid's win over Juventus on Wednesday. Costa re-signed for Atletico in 2018.




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Griezmann claims Diego Costa is the best he's ever played with as Frenchman selects dream 5-a-side

A World Cup winner who has played with some of football's biggest talents, Antoine Griezmann was never going to be short of options when it came to choosing his dream five-a-side team.




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Atletico can make-up for Champions League failure by lifting the trophy in their own stadium

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: There isn’t a single Atletico Madrid supporter who hasn’t dreamed of it: June 1, winning the Champions League in their own stadium, third time lucky.




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Juventus vs Atletico Madrid, RESULT score, lineups and updates – Champions League

This was Operation Cristiano Ronaldo in all its glory. Without the Champions League trophy since 1996, Juventus turned to the man who has caused them so much heartache.




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Can Gonzalo Higuain fill Chelsea's Diego Costa-shaped hole and Blues' new bully boy?

KIERAN GILL - THE NUMBERS GAME: Chelsea lost Costa in 2017. Morata could not fill his boots, while Giroud has long been deemed a back-up striker. Now it is Gonzalo Higuain’s turn.




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Sergio Ramos has more goals this season than Rashford and Diego Costa

Sergio Ramos attracts both controversy and admiration for his attitude and ability - yet one thing rarely acknowledged is his ability as a goal scorer. He has scored 16 times in all competitions this season.




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John Terry reveals how Diego Costa tried to break his superstitions and why he'll wait for Chelsea

John Terry has spoken about his future managerial ambitions and also revealed some of the bizarre superstitions he had as a player. He had a variety of unusual quirks.




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Barcelona 2-0 Atletico Madrid: La Liga leaders go 11 points clear

The visitors battled on despite their numerical disadvantage and did excellently to frustrate Barca for so long. Oblak made nine saves before being beaten by Suarez's fine strike on 86 minutes.




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'I s*** on your f****** mother!': Diego Costa sent off after expletive-laden rant at referee

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa was sent off for dissent during Saturday's defeat by Barcelona after reportedly aiming a vile insult to the referee regarding his mother.




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Gerard Pique reveals what he said to Diego Costa after red card against Barcelona

Gerard Pique was pictured having a word in Diego Costa's ear as he walked towards the tunnel, with some suggesting he was trying to wind-up the Spain striker.




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Diego Costa's Atletico Madrid career in jeopardy as he awaits possible EIGHT-game ban

Diego Costa may have played his last game for Atletico Madrid depending on Wednesday's Spanish Football Federation decision on how many games he will be banned for after his red card.




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Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa given EIGHT-game ban for expletive-laden rant at referee

With just seven games left Costa, who was shown a straight red card, will not feature for the remainder of the season and may have played his last game for Atletico Madrid.




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Diego Costa REFUSES to take part in Atletico Madrid training

Diego Costa has decided not to train with his Atletico Madrid team-mates, despite the club confirming he is not suffering from an injury. He received an eight-game ban for a red card last week.




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Diego Simeone hints he will allow Diego Costa to leave Atletico after refusing to train

Diego Costa has been told by Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone that ‘any player who wants to leave, can leave,’ as the controversial striker returned to training.




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Atletico Madrid ready to sell Diego Costa due to his bad behaviour

Atletico Madrid are ready to cut ties with Diego Costa and sell him in the summer transfer window - despite Diego Simeone wanting him to remain at the club.




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Valencia defender Gabriel ready to deliver a knockout blow to his former club Arsenal

INTERVIEW BY PETE JENSON: Valencia defender Gabriel Paulista will never forget the moment he knew he’d arrived in English football. It was his Arsenal debut against Everton.




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Napoli 'considering move for Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa'

Carlo Ancelotti is said to be an admirer of the former Chelsea forward and approves of his club's interest in the Spanish international. Costa has endured a tough first full season back at Atletico.




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Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa plays hilarious trick on mascot

The Atletico Madrid striker played an old school yard trick on an unassuming young mascot before the friendly with Beitar Jerusalem.




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Edinson Cavani 'agrees move from PSG to Atletico Madrid'

Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani 'has agreed a move from Paris Saint-Germain to Atletico Madrid'. He is Atletico's No 1 summer target if Diego Costa departs for the Chinese Super League.




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Atletico Madrid 'prioritise' move for PSG striker Edinson Cavani

Atletico Madrid have prioritised a move for PSG striker Edinson Cavani this summer. Diego Simeone has selected the experienced Uruguayan as an option.




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Everton owner Farhad Moshiri orders club to look into buying ex-Chelsea striker Diego Costa

Despite Everton having overspent their budget, leaving director of football Marcel Brands the task of reducing a bloated squad, Moshiri has indicated he is willing to pay for a marquee signing up front.




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Diego Costa 'ready to talk' to Everton as unsettled striker eyes summer exit from Atletico Madrid 

Diego Costa is ready to talk to Everton over a stunning return to the Premier League after two years away, according to The Sun.




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Signing Higuain or Costa would be asking for trouble for West Ham

THE NUMBERS GAME - KIERAN GILL: The last time West Ham had a striker who scored 20-or-more goals, Eminem's Just Lose It was topping the charts and the Apple iPhone did not exist.




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Real Madrid's horror show: Atletico Madrid run riot against rivals with SEVEN goals in rout

Real Madrid were torn apart by their fierce rivals in New York as Atletico Madrid put on a seven-goal masterclass in the International Champions Cup clash in New York City.




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Real Madrid news: Zinedine Zidane left reeling after Real Madrid lose 7-3 to Atletico Madrid

Diego Costa scored four goals and was later sent off as Real Madrid were beaten 7-3 by city rivals Atletico, leaving Zidane 'hurt' but 'not concerned' at the result.




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Felix nets stunner as Atletico put Ibrahimovic and Co to the sword in MLS All-Star game

MLS ALL-STARS 0-3 ATLETICO MADRID: The Spanish giants beat the All-Stars on Wednesday, with Llorente, £114m summer signing Felix and Costa finding the net in the rout in Orlando.




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Atletico Madrid dealt injury blow as Alvaro Morata suffers knee injury in training

Atletico Madrid have been hit with a setback after in-form striker Alvaro Morata was ruled out of the upcoming match with Eibar due to a knee injury.




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Diego Costa did not ask Antoine Griezmann to stay due to desire to play with Messi and Suarez

Costa played up front with Griezmann for a season and a half under Diego Simeone's stewardship and believes the want-away Frenchman left the club for the right reasons.




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Shakhtar Donetsk 0-3 Manchester City RESULT plus Champions League Atletico Madrid 2-2 Juventus

Only when the dark nights have been and gone and this tournament reaches its late stages, will we find out whether Pep Guardiola has what it takes to resolve the frailties at the back of his team.




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Eden Hazard believes Zinedine Zidane's volley against Bayer Leverkusen is the best goal of all time

Eden Hazard's current manager at Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane, scored an incredible match-deciding volley in the 2002 Champions League final as Real Madrid beat Bayer Leverkusen.




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Al Rayyan 'hold talks with Atletico Madrid over transfer of Diego Costa'

The 30-year-old is generating interest and Al Rayyan see Costa as a viable alternative to Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic, after talks broke down to acquire the Croatian this summer.




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Fikayo Tomori recalls breaking Diego Costa's nose and being teased for it by class-mates

Fikayo Tomori first made a name for himself as he came through the ranks at Chelsea when he broke Diego Costa's nose. Now it is his central defensive displays which have got people talking.




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What's wrong at Atletico Madrid? Ex-Blues strikers not firing and no understanding up front

While Atletico are still keeping pace with La Liga's top two, their performances have left fans frustrated with three of their last four league games ending as goalless stalemates.




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Joao Felix sidelined for three weeks after picking up ankle knock in Atletico Madrid game

The Portuguese star underwent X-ray and MRI scans at a local hospital and the club later confirmed that their mega-money summer signing has suffered a Grade 2 ankle sprain.




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Trippier reveals Diego Costa's nickname for him following his summer transfer to Atletico Madrid 

Trippier has made a positive start to life at the La Liga giants so far and has fitted in well in Diego Simeone's squad - striking up a great connection with Costa, who he knows from his Premier League days.




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Football news: 'Manchester United want a striker like Firmino or Son' - Gary Neville

Manchester United decided to let Romelu Lukaku leave in the summer without bringing in a replacement, although they are expected to snap a striker up in the January transfer window.




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Sevilla 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Alvaro Morata equaliser salvages comeback as Diego Costa misses pen

Diego Costa squandered a penalty as Atletico Madrid missed the chance to go top of La Liga by drawing away to Sevilla and failing to cash in on Barcelona's surprise defeat at Levante earlier in the day.