MADRID, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Uruguay defender Diego Godin has agreed to extend his contract with Atletico Madrid by three years to June 2018, the La Liga club said on Friday. A fixture at centre back under coach Diego Simeone alongside Brazil international Miranda, the 27-year-old Godin has made a key contribution to Atletico's success since he joined from Villarreal in 2010. "This is my home," h...Full Story »

MADRID, July 11 (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid have widened their options in central defence by agreeing to sign experienced former Argentina international Martin Demichelis from Malaga on a free transfer. The 32-year-old, who joined Malaga from Bayern Munich in 2011 and was out of contract with the south coast club, had passed a medical and signed a one-year deal, Atletico said on their websi...Full Story »

The Uruguay international has stressed that the Vicente Calderon side have the quality to keep up with the two traditional Primera Division giants Diego Godin believes that Atletico Madrid have what it takes to challenge Barcelona and Real Madrid for the Liga title this term, despite the immense difference in budget. The Colchoneros currently sit second in the Primera Division table, three p...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid recorded their fifth consecutive win with a 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid at the Vicente Calderon, although they were made to work hard for the points by the newly promoted side. Diego Godin opened the scoring for the hosts on the half hour as he exchanged passes with Koke before lifting the ball calmly over Jaime, and Radamel Falcao continued his fantastic form by slotting h...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid warmed up for their European Super Cup meeting with Chelsea on Friday with a devastating 4-0 win over Athletic Bilbao thanks to a hat-trick from Radamel Falcao. The Colombian opened his account for the season with a brilliant individual effort on 19 minutes and had his second just before half-time as he slotted home Diego Godin's fine cross at the back post. Athletic continued ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin has described their clash with struggling Real Sociedad as "fundamental" to their hopes of playing in Europe again next season. In contrast to last term when they won the Europa League and reached the final of the Copa del Rey, Atletico have had a hugely-disappointing campaign, but they still have the opportunity to salvage a top-six finish. Last week's a...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin admits his side desperately needs star strikers Sergio Aguero and Diego Forlan to rediscover their goalscoring touch as the Rojiblancos try to secure themselves a European berth. Aguero and Forlan scored almost 50 goals between them in all competitions last season but the duo have not been so prolific this time around and in Atletico's last eight games the p...Full Story »