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Atletico Madrid Coach Diego Simone has presented his fifth child to the world.

The 48-year-old showed his tender side as he held his second daughter, with his ex-model partner Carla Pereyra, in his arms for a photo he posted on social media alongside the message: 'Welcome Valentina.'

The new-born girl is sister to Francesca, two. He has three sons with ex-partner Carolina Baldini, two of whom are professional footballers and the third - 16-year-old Guiliano.

Simeone headed to the hospital ready for the birth after watching his side lose to Real Madrid on Saturday.

Valentina was born around 10.30am on Monday at Madrid's Monte principe Hospital and weighed just over 6lbs.

The birth has been described as 'very quick' and without problems.

Atletico Madrid fans were quick to congrature their manager, one wrote: "Future Atletico star is born today. Congratulations Boss!!"

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Real Madrid has been named as the Biggest Football Club in the world, according to France Football.

In the February edition, of the top 30 Biggest clubs in the world, Spain's top two clubs are 1st and 2nd on the list.

The editorial team took into account the analysis of players, television audiences, social media following, average attendances, income, expenses, market value of the team and the historical importance of the club.

Eighty-five clubs were looked at under these criteria, with the final list standing at 30.

Real Madrid edged Barcelona to first, with some distance then splitting them from Manchester United in third.

MySportDab report five Premier League clubs made it to the Top 10, compared to one from italy, Germany and France.

The Top 10:

1. Real Madrid

2. Barcelona

3. Manchester United

4. Bayern Munich

5. Liverpool

6. Juventus

7. PSG

8. Chelsea

9. Manchester City

10. Arsenal

Full list;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/02/real-madrid-named-biggest-football-club.html

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Cardiff City Striker Emiliano Sala died from massive injuries to his head and chest and could only be identified by his fingerprints, it has been revealed.

But the body of his pilot pilot David Ibbotson was not found in the wreckage of the Piper Malibu that disappeared over the Channel last month.

The 28-year-old could only be identified by his fingerprints after his body was recovered from the sea.

MySportDab report: "The inquest has heard Emiliano Sala was identified by finger print evidence.

"The cause of death, which was established after a post-mortem, is given as head and chest injuries. A pathologist described the cause of death as “head and trunk injuries”.

"The inquest has been adjourned. The full AAIB investigation into the plane crash is expected to take between six and 12 months, although an interim report is due within a fortnight."

Brendan Allen, acting senior coroner for Dorset, adjourned proceedings in Bournemouth until November 6 for a pre-inquest review.

According to Daily Mail, Cardiff City star Sala was identified by his fingerprints after the tragic crash which happened after his record £15million deal.

Sala's body was recovered in a privately-funded search which had been launched after the initial search was called off.

The aircraft remains underwater off the coast of Guernsey in the English Channel.

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/02/revealed-cardiff-city-star-emiliano.html

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A Bayern Munich fan has shocked everyone the moment he tried to steal a players shirt from a child after the club defeated Schalke 3-1 on Saturday.

Defender Joshua Kimmich's made his way to the fans section when he spotted a young fan holding a hand written sign asking for his shirt.

The full-back then removed his shirt and attempt to throw it to the youngster.

However, a man, who perhaps had not noticed the kid in front of him, leaned over and snatched the top before it reached him.

MySportDab report he was quickly made aware of his mistake by those surrounding him before smiling and handing the top back to the child.

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Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has donated £27,000 for the search of Emiliano Sala's Pilot body.

The family of 60-year-old David Ibbotson launched the appeal to search for his body following the recovery of Emiliano Sala's body on Thursday.

Their place had gone missing on January 21st after it crashed off the Channel Islands.

The fundraiser created by David Ibbotson's wife has so far raised more than £100,000.

According to The Sun, Gary Lineker donated£1,000 and Kylian Mbappe donated £26,267.

A message on the fundraiser site reads:

“Please help bring David Ibbotson home and help give him the send off he deserves. As a family we are relying on the kindness of the good hearted people to help us raise the much needed funds to help us find our beloved Dad, Husband and Son.

“As a family we are trying to come to terms with the tragedy and the loss of two incredible men. To be told the search has now been called off for the foreseeable future has only made this tragic time more difficult.

“We can not bear the thought of him being alone, we need him home so that we are able to lay him to rest.”

MySportDab report over 7,000 people have donated on the fundraising page, with manyposting messages of condolence to his family.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Mom has revealed she is once again fighting for her life after defeating Breast Cancer over a decade ago.

64-year-old Dolores Aveiro, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, and underwent surgery and radio therapy.

The mother-of-four has now revealed she has had an operation on her other breast, as well as a new course of radiotherapy.

"I was operated on another breast in Madrid, I've had radiotherapy and now I'm fighting for my life," she told a Portuguese TV station on Thursday.

The shock confession came after she attacked Cristiano's rape accuser Kathryn Mayorga over her claims she was raped in a Las Vegas hotel.

She did not offer any more details about when the operation had taken place but added: "No-one knows about the second one."

MySportDab report In 2009 Ronaldo donated £100,000 to build a cancer centre at the hospital that saved his mum's life.

He made the generous gift to the Portuguese League Against Cancer in his native Madeira so it could be used to build a centre in the Hospital Central.

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/02/cristiano-ronaldos-mum-is-fighting-for.html

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A video from inside Tottenham's new stadium has emerged to give fans a behind the scenes glimpse at what they can expect when it is completed.

Spurs opened the East Stand to supporters for the first time on Sunday night.

Around 1,000 people were invited to the familiarisation event where the New England Patriots' victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl was streamed.

It was the first time Tottenham have opened the doors to the new East Stand, the NFL event providing the club an opportunity to test that part of the stadium.

Spurs also opened one of the plushest lounges in the East Stand to the guests for the night.

Footage gathered from that event has now been released to the public as they get their first viewing of what the bowels of the venue look like.

However, MySportDab report Tottenham today confirmed that the north London derby against Arsenal on March 2 will be played at Wembley as delays continue to delay their move.

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/02/new-video-shows-tottenham-stunning-new.html

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Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu has said that the club are preparing for life without forward Lionel Messi.

In January, Barcelona agreed a £65million deal to sign 21-year-old Ajax midfielder Frenkie De Jongfor next season and also teenage defender Jean-Clair Todibo who was added to the squad.

The Catalan club signed Malcom and Arthur in the summer, with Lionel Messi's retirement from football fast approaching.

MySportDab report Messi - who was named on the bench for Wednesday's 1-1 Copa Del Rey draw with Real Madrid- still has two years left on the contract he signed in 2017.

However, speaking to journalist Guillem Balague on BBC Radio Five Live's Football Daily Podcast, Bartomeu said the club are looking to the future.

"I know one day Lionel will say he's retiring," he said.

"We have to prepare the club for the future.


"We are bringing great young players to the team because we need to continue this era of success. That's our responsibility.

"My mandate will be finished in two seasons. So I need to leave the clubin a great position and tell the new president 'that's our legacy'."

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/02/preparing-for-life-after-lionel-messi.html

Newly crowned Asian champions Qatar have climbed to 55th in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, gaining 38 places – and reaching their best position since 1993 - on the back of their stunning success in UAE.

The AFC Asian Cup has been responsible almost all of the notable changes in this, the first Ranking of 2019, with the scarcity of games in other confederations leaving the top 20 unchanged – and Belgium still inpole position.

Further down the table, Qatar aren’t the only team to have ascended in spectacular style.

Fellow finalists Japan (27th, up 23) have also soared up the order, while Korea Republic (38th, up 15), United Arab Emirates (67th, up 12) and Jordan (97th, up 12) all registered double-digit gains.

There were also significant upwards moves by thelikes of Iraq (80th, up , IR Iran (22nd, up 7)and Uzbekistan (89th, up 6).

Another consequence of these changes is that Asia has boosted its numbers in the Ranking’s top 50.

MySportDab report the AFC is now represented by four teams, up one on the last edition, and now stands level with Africa, whose numbers have been depleted by Congo DR (51st, down 2) dropping out.

The top 5 Teams:

1 Belgium Pts.1727
2 France Pts.1726
3 Brazilts 1676
4 Croatia Pts.1634
5 England Pts.1631

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/02/qatar-moves-38-place-in-fifa-ranking.html

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A body has been recovered from amidst the wreckage of the plane which crashed with footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson on board.

MySportDab report the mission to recover the body, which has not yet been identified, began on Tuesday evening, more than two weeks after the plane crash.

However, due to poor weather conditions the wreckage of the plane has not been recovered and the operation has been brought to a close.

In a statement, the AAIB said: "Following extensive visual examination of the accident site using the remotely operated vehicle (ROV), it was decided to attempt recovery operations.

"In challenging conditions, the AAIB and its specialist contractors successfully recovered the body previously seen amidst the wreckage. The operation was carried out in as dignified a way as possible and the families were kept informed of progress."

The plane was carrying Cardiff City's new striker Sala, 28, and Mr Ibbotson, from Crowle, Lincolnshire, to Cardiff on 21 January.

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/02/emiliano-sala-body-recovered-from.html

French club Nantes have demanded payment of the £15m transfer fee for Emiliano Sala to join Cardiff City.

The 28-year-old striker who is presumed dead, went missing with Sala and pilot David Ibbotson on board two weeks ago.

Investigators have discovered the plane in the English Channel with a body inside but have yet to identify who it is because of the poor weather.

They are also trying to establish who owned the plane, insurance issues and other details surrounding the flight which may mean it results in an insurance pay out.

According to Sky Sports, Nantes are threatening legal actions against Cardiff over the Emiliano Sala transfer.

MySportDab report Nantes sent an e-mail demanding the £15m fee last Thursday and followed up with a legal letter on Tuesday.

They are threatening further action unless they get the first payment - the fee is spread over three years -within ten days

French club Bourdeaux are also entitled to a cut of the fee, thought to be 50% - Sala was on their books from 2012 to 2015 before joining Nantes.

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/02/emiliano-sala-nantes-demand-15m-payment.html

NewPort Goalkeeper Joe Day cut short his team's celebrations to race to his wife's side as she gave birth during the match.

Joe was seen on live television running off the pitch after his side beat Middlesbrough 2-0, sending team-mates and fans into a frenzy.

The 28-year-old knew the birth was imminent but had his phone turned off during the win on Tuesday night.

MySportDab report as soon as the final whistle went Day asked boss Michael Flynn if he could dash off to see his family.

"He said gaffer, thank you so much, can Igo please?"

On Wednesday Newport County's Disabled Supporters' Association revealed an image of thenewborn twins with the caption: "Congrats to our Keeper Joe Day and his wife Lizzie, their twin girls were born during our FA Cup replay last night."

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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 34th birthday by playing football with his one-year-old son Mateo.

Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shared a video on Instagram of the Juventus star enjoying his day at home.

MySportDab report In the video, Mateo, shows impressive coordination for his age to repeatedly boot the ball back to his father.

Rodriguez added the caption: "Congratulations my love! Thank you for making us so happy every day! We love you infinitely."

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Former Manchester United Coach Jose Mourinho is keeping himself busy outside football but the manager might have to take it steady.

Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United in December and replaced with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Since then the Portuguese boss has taken time off from football.

And on Monday night the 56-year-old was in Russia to watch a KHL ice hockey match.

Mourinho was the guest of honour and threw the first puck in a match between SKA and Avangard.

The ceremonial role is a bit like throwing the ‘first pitch’ in a baseball game.

But as Mourinho walked away from the centre of the rink, he slipped on the red carpet and fell to the ice.

MySportDab report both players contesting the face-off immediately turned to help the football manager to his feet.

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See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/02/ex-man-utd-coach-jose-mourinho-slips-at.html

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Dorados Goalkeeper has revealed a huge tattoo of his current manager Diego Maradona's face on his thigh.

The 26-year-old shot-stopper uploaded the finished artwork of Maradona's face on his left leg on Instagram today.

The Argentine legend took charge of the Mexican second-division club in September and Servio has shown how much he admires the club's boss by getting a tattoo of him on his body.

Alongside the ink of Maradona smiling and wearing a Dorados cap, the caption read: 'I believe in God,' which is also written in Spanish underneath the artwork.

However, MySportDab report Dorados have lost their opening three matches in the Asceno MX and are currently bottom of the league.

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/02/believe-in-god-goalkeeper-gets-tattoo.html

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The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has confirmed an underwater video footage shows one occupant visible in the wreckage of the plane which was carrying Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala.

The wreckage of the plane which was carrying the footballerwas found in the English Channelon Sunday morning after almost two weeks.

A private underwater search team located the aircraft and informed the families of Sala and pilot David Ibbotson.

David Mearns, who led the privately-funded search, confirmed the plane was identified by sonar off Guernsey at around 9am on Sunday.

MySportDab report AAIB officials arrived at the site to inspect the wreckage and have nowissued a statement.

They said: "Having identified a priority search area last week, the AAIB agreed a search strategy with Blue Water Recoveries Ltd to maximise the chance of locating the aircraft wreckage.

"The AAIB commissioned specialistvessel Geo Ocean III and Blue Water Recoveries Ltd commissioned FPV Morven and thesearch area was divided between the vessels. Both vessels began their search on the morning of Sunday 3 February.

"Early in the search, the Morven identified an object of interest on the seabed using its side-scan sonar equipment. It cleared the immediate area for the Geo Ocean III to use its underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to survey the area of the seabed in which the object was located. Based on analysis of ROV video footage, the AAIB investigators on board the vessel concluded that the object is wreckage from the missing Piper Malibu aircraft, registration N264DB.

"The ROV carried out a further search of the area overnight, but did not identify any additional pieces of wreckage.

"Tragically, in video footage from the ROV, one occupant is visible amidst the wreckage. The AAIB is now considering the next steps, in consultation with the families of thepilot and passenger, and the police.

"The image shows the rear left side of the fuselage including part of theaircraft registration.


"We intend to publish an interim report within one month of the accident occurring."

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Emiliano Sala's Father has reacted to news that the wreckage of the plane carrying the missing Cardiff City footballer was discovered in the English Channel.

The Piper Malibu N264DB that had been carrying 28-year-old Sala and pilot David Ibbotson, 59, disappeared over the English Channel on January 21 after leaving Nantes in France for Cardiff.

Two vessels, including one commissioned by the AAIB, using sonar had been taking part in a fresh search covering an area of around four square nautical miles.

Speaking at his home in Argentina, Horacio Sala said he was “desperate” after a privately-funded search operation found the aircraft in waters north of Guernsey on Sunday.

“I cannot believe it. This is a dream. A bad dream. I am desperate,” Mr Sala toldlocal broadcaster Cronica TV.

“I communicated with them every day, but since I do not have WhatsApp it’s hard to call them or call me.

“They told me that the days passed and there was no news of Emiliano or the plane.”

Marine scientist David Mearns, the director of Blue Water Recoveries, led a team on the search vessel FPV Morven while the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) also sent a team aboard its the Geo Ocean III.

Mr Mearns tweeted: “Wreckage of the plane carrying Emiliano Sala and piloted by David Ibbotson was located early this morning by the FPV MORVEN. As agreed with the AAIB they moved the GEO OCEAN III over the position we provided them to visually identify the plane by ROV.

“The families of Emiliano Sala and David Ibbotson have been notified by Police. The AAIB will be making a statement tomorrow. Tonight our sole thoughts are with the families and friends of Emiliano and David.”

MySportDab report the privately-funded operation on behalf of the Sala family was made possible after a campaign raised more than £260,000 to pay for it.

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/02/is-bad-dream-emiliano-sala-father.html

Manchester City Striker Sergio Aguero has admitted his third goal against Arsenal on Sunday was handball.

The Argentina international netted a hat trick against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon in a 3-1 rout.

However, Aguero’s third goal could have been chalked off after the ball hit his arm and crossed the line.

Referee Martin Atkinson opted to let the goal stand, much to the frustration of a couple of Arsenal stars.

And Aguero was quizzed on his hat trick after the game, with the striker admitting the handball after watching it on TV.

Aguero said: “It was important to win. The other day I scored early and we lost, today Iam very happy.”

When asked about his third goal that hit his hand, the Argentine added: “I think it came off my chest, but now I see on TV it was a handball.”

Aguero's City team-mate Fernandinho quickly jumped to his defence, saying: “It was a goal. It doesn't matter."

However, MySportDab report Liverpool fans have taken to social media to slam Aguero, claiming the goal should have been ruled out.

One fan said: “Aguero handball, but of course it won’t be talked about because he’s ‘doing what’s best for the country’.”

Another added: “After his shocker at Anfield, Martin Atkinson 'rewarded' with the biggest fixture of the weekend? Yet another howler.

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​Emiliano Sala's family have been told that the missing plane he was travelling on has been found at the bottom of the English Channel.

The former Nantes striker, who had signed for Cardiff City just days before his disappearance, made headlines across the world in January when the plane disappeared over the English Channel.

​​He and his pilot David Ibbotson were flying to Cardiff after the Argentinian strikermade a visit over to say goodbye to his former teammates at Nantes.

According to ​Sky News, Sala's family have been informed that the plane was found this morning after an underwater search.

David Mearns, a marine explorer, was in charge of the operation, working alongside the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.

A statement will be made on Monday morning following the latest development.

It was previously announced that a ​privately funded search of a four square mile stretch 24 nautical miles north of Guernsey began on Sunday morning, with the aforementioned vessels using radar technology in hope of recovering the plane.

MySportDab report the leader of that search team, Mearns, said they would be looking for wreckage and a debris field 120m below the sea's surface, and stated: "We will continue to work until the plane is located."

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/02/breaking-news-emiliano-salas-plane-found.html

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Real Madrid Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has suggested the club sign former teammate Eden Hazard over Neymar Jr.

Los Blancos are still keen to sign a new replacement following the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus in the summer.

MySportDab report Neymar and Hazard have both been heavily linked with the Bernabeu but a move is yet to materialise.

However, Thibaut Courtois would choose Eden Hazard ahead of Neymar as a blockbusting signing for Real Madrid this year.

Courtois played alongside his Belgium international team-mate for four seasons at Chelsea before moving to the Santiago Bernabeu last August.

In an interview with Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, the 26-year-old goalkeeper said: "I [would] choose Eden, of course. I really like him, but the choice is up to the board.

"I do not know what will happen. That is not a question for me, but for the chairman and the management.

"The team is what it is now. Karim Benzema is in a good shape and scored 17 goals. [Gareth] Bale started well, but then had to deal with injuries.

"You see in the matches that we have quality, only sometimes it is not possible to score."

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/02/madrid-sign-eden-hazard-over-neymar.html

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It has been revealed that an experienced pilot was chartered to fly Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala from France, paid for a 'rusty' replacement to take the flight.

60-year-old David Henderson was originally feared to be on the plane which has gone missing for days now because he used his bank details to book the flight.

According to The Sun, Henderson couldn't fly that day and recruited David Ibbotson in his place, asking "do you want a weekend in Nantes?".

Mr Ibbotson, who was known to have financial problems, is said to have told Mr Henderson that he had lost his credit card.

This led to Mr Henderson having to pay for Mr Ibbotson's hotel in France, and for the flight itself.

Mr Henderson's details were accordingly given to officials at Nantes-Atlantique airport, leading to initial fears he had been piloting the doomed flight.

In fact it was Mr Ibbotson who took control of the plane, and aborted three attempted take offs in terrible weather.

MySportDab report an hour into the flight, Mr Ibbotson told air traffic control he was reducing altitude from 5,000 to 2,300 feet over the Channel Islands.

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It later emerged Cardiff's record signing had expressed fears for his life in messages sent to close friends.

In a WhatsApp voice note, he said in Spanish: "I'm on a plane that looks like it's going to fall a part".

It is understood ice on the wings is the likely reason behind the plane going down.

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/emiliano-sala-original-pilot-paid-for.html

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Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has deleted a tweet trolling Premier League title rivals Liverpool earlier today.

Liverpool drew 1-1 against Leicester on Wednesday and moved five points ahead of City - who lost 2-1 Vs Newcastle.

It meant that City fell just a point - rather than three - further behind Liverpool in the title race.

However, City defender Walker tweeted a photo of Harry Maguire which became popular last summer, with the phrase: “So basically they thought they were gonna go 7 points ahead.”

MySportDab report Walker quickly deleted the tweet but not before fans spotted what hehad done.

A fan reacted and wrote: "Kyle Walker is an embarrassment - gloating about Liverpool not extending their lead over them."

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/man-city-star-kyle-walker-trolls.html

Arsenal have officially unveiled new signing Denis Suarez on loan from FC Barcelona.

MySportDab report A statement on Arsenal's website read: "Denis Suarez swapped Barcelona for north London on Thursday as he became our first loan signing of the January window."

“One thing no one knows about me is that when I was little and I used to watch the Premier League on the TV, Arsenal were a team that really inspired me,” Denis Suarez told Arsenal's official website.

“I used to watch Bergkamp and Henry - they’re both legends of the club and hopefully we can follow in their footsteps.”

“The person I look up to most in the world of football is Andres Iniesta,” said Denis.

“He’s always been my idol, ever since I was young. As well as the fact that he plays in a similar position to me, I was also able to spend two years with him - I learned a lot from him. It’s always been a massive compliment to be compared to him.”

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Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has completed his exit from Stamford Bridge to join boyhood club Atletico Madrid on loan for the next 18months.

Morata, who cost Chelsea what was then a club record £60m in the summer of 2017, had struggled to find his best form in England.

He was initially linked with a January switch to Sevilla until later agreeing a deal with Atletico instead.

Madrid-born Morata started his career with Atletico when he joined the club's youth ranks at the age of 13 and Los Roji blancos will hope he can provide an immediate boost as they look to seriously challenge Barcelona for this season's La Liga title.

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/official-morata-joins-atletico-madrid.html