https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Thousands of Atletico Madrid fans defied the authorities by taking to the streets of the Spanish capital to celebrate on Saturday night after victory over Real Valladolid secured their team an 11th league title. https://www.thelocal.es/20210523/thousands-of-atletico-fans-flock-to-madrids-neptune-fountain-to-cheer-league-title Sun, 23 May 2021 17:19:01 +0200 thousands-of-atletico-fans-flock-to-madrids-neptune-fountain-to-cheer-league-title Fernando Torres, the former Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Chelsea forward who won the World Cup with Spain, announced Friday he was retiring. https://www.thelocal.es/20190621/adis-spains-footballing-legend-fernando-torres-announces-retirement Fri, 21 Jun 2019 14:14:47 +0200 adis-spains-footballing-legend-fernando-torres-announces-retirement Vinicius Junior starred and Real Madrid steadied the ship as a 3-0 win over Leganes on Wednesday put them on the brink of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. https://www.thelocal.es/20190110/vinicius-inspires-madrid-to-much-needed-win-over-leganes Thu, 10 Jan 2019 11:31:30 +0100 vinicius-inspires-madrid-to-much-needed-win-over-leganes The Madrid municipality gave the green light on Thursday for the demolition of Atletico Madrid's former home, the historic Vicente Calderon. https://www.thelocal.es/20181116/atleticos-old-vicente-calderon-stadium-facing-demolition Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:22:01 +0100 atleticos-old-vicente-calderon-stadium-facing-demolition Long-time Atletico Madrid captain Gabi on Tuesday announced his departure for Al Sadd in Qatar where he will link up with former Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez. https://www.thelocal.es/20180704/gabi-quits-atletico-for-qatar Wed, 04 Jul 2018 11:34:45 +0200 gabi-quits-atletico-for-qatar Atletico Madrid chief Miguel Angel Gil Marin attacked Barcelona on Tuesday over their pursuit of highly-prized striker Antoine Griezmann, saying he was "fed up" with the Catalan club's attitude. https://www.thelocal.es/20180509/atletico-fed-up-over-barcas-pursuit-of-griezmann Wed, 09 May 2018 11:18:55 +0200 atletico-fed-up-over-barcas-pursuit-of-griezmann Real Madrid inflicted a fourth Champions League elimination on Atletico Madrid in as many years on Wednesday, losing their semi-final second leg 2-1 but progressing to the final 4-2 on aggregate. https://www.thelocal.es/20170511/football-atletico-comeback-falls-short-as-real-madrid-reach-final Thu, 11 May 2017 11:52:46 +0200 football-atletico-comeback-falls-short-as-real-madrid-reach-final A total of 20 supporters and five police officers suffered minor injuries in scuffles outside the Vicente Calderon stadium prior to Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. https://www.thelocal.es/20170510/football-twenty-five-hurt-in-scuffles-before-madrid-derby Thu, 11 May 2017 00:05:38 +0200 football-twenty-five-hurt-in-scuffles-before-madrid-derby Eight Leicester City supporters were handed four-month suspended prison terms on Thursday after fighting and violence marred their team's Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid. https://www.thelocal.es/20170414/eight-leicester-fans-handed-four-month-jail-terms Fri, 14 Apr 2017 13:24:42 +0200 eight-leicester-fans-handed-four-month-jail-terms Eight Leicester City fans were detained by police in the Spanish capital on Tuesday night after clashes with police in the Plaza Mayor. https://www.thelocal.es/20170412/leicester-city-hooligans-arrested-ahead-of-madrid-champions-league-clash Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:46:40 +0200 leicester-city-hooligans-arrested-ahead-of-madrid-champions-league-clash Spanish giants Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid could be banned from registering new players for a year for irregularities in the signing of minors, Spanish radio station Cadena SER reported on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.es/20150429/real-madrid-atletico-facing-transfer-bans Wed, 29 Apr 2015 15:10:06 +0200 real-madrid-atletico-facing-transfer-bans A Spanish court has blocked plans to build 2,000 flats on the site of Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon stadium. https://www.thelocal.es/20150424/skyscraper-plan-for-atletico-stadium-banned Fri, 24 Apr 2015 20:35:29 +0200 skyscraper-plan-for-atletico-stadium-banned Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo drew criticism in the changing room by partying for his 30th birthday, and being filmed singing karaoke, hours after a 4-0 defeat by rivals Atlético, media reported on Monday. https://www.thelocal.es/20150209/ronaldo-slammed-for-kar Mon, 09 Feb 2015 18:26:00 +0100 ronaldo-slammed-for-kar Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos will be out of action for five weeks, coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Friday. https://www.thelocal.es/20150206/sergio-ramos-ruled-out-for-five-weeks Fri, 06 Feb 2015 17:33:37 +0100 sergio-ramos-ruled-out-for-five-weeks La Liga champions Atletico Madrid remained in the race to retain their title with a comfortable 3-1 win over Levante on Saturday thanks to two goals from Antoine Griezmann. https://www.thelocal.es/20150104/torres-watches-on-as-atletico-keep-heat-on-real Sun, 04 Jan 2015 13:55:00 +0100 torres-watches-on-as-atletico-keep-heat-on-real A football fan died of cardiac arrest following clashes near Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon stadium before the Spanish champions' 2-0 win over Deportivo la Coruna on Sunday, a hospital spokeswoman said. https://www.thelocal.es/20141130/fan-dies-after-atletico-deportivo-brawl Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:22:00 +0100 fan-dies-after-atletico-deportivo-brawl If you're still not sure which team to wave a scarf for in Saturday's UEFA Champions League final between crosstown rivals Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, have no fear: this handy guide will help you to make up your mind. https://www.thelocal.es/20140523/champions-league-real-madrid-atletico-who-should-you-support Fri, 23 May 2014 18:49:00 +0200 champions-league-real-madrid-atletico-who-should-you-support A 43-year old Atlético Madrid supporter has kicked politics into touch by successfully using the European Declaration of Human Rights to dodge electoral duty and attend the Champions League final instead. https://www.thelocal.es/20140521/football-fan-swaps-politics-for-cup-final Wed, 21 May 2014 16:58:00 +0200 football-fan-swaps-politics-for-cup-final Atletico Madrid missed the chance to join Real Madrid at the top of La Liga as they were beaten 3-0 by Osasuna at El Sadar on Sunday. https://www.thelocal.es/20140224/osasuna-thrashing-dents-atleticos-title-hopes Mon, 24 Feb 2014 10:11:00 +0100 osasuna-thrashing-dents-atleticos-title-hopes La Liga leaders Barcelona will look to round off a fine week on the field when they visit Champions League-chasing Real Sociedad on Saturday while title challengers Real Madrid and Atletico will also be full of confidence. https://www.thelocal.es/20140221/bara Fri, 21 Feb 2014 11:14:09 +0100 bara