Brazil secured a last-gasp victory over South American rivals Argentina when Miranda headed an injury-time goal to win the Super Clasico friendly tournament in Saudi Arabia.An otherwise unremarkable contest, in which Argentina were without Lionel Messi, and Neymar and Philippe Coutinho were among those to disappoint for Brazil, was finally settled when the central defender was left unmarked to h...Full Story »

Atletico says that the 30-year-old centre-back will play for the Nerazzurri after the two clubs reached a deal. Miranda spent four seasons at Atletico, helping them win the Spanish league, Europa League and Copa del Rey. The player had been tipped with a move to England with Chelsea and Manchester United understood to be interested in him, but Miranda has opted for a move to Italy instead. ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid defender Miranda, who has been heavily linked with Manchester United, says he wants to remain at the club until the end of his contract.The Daily Express linked the defender with a move to Old Trafford last month but according to FourFourTwo after coming close to exiting the club in the summer Miranda now wants to remain in the Spanish capital.The centre-back has one more year ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid suffered their first defeat of the season as they were overpowered by a rampant Valencia side, who scored three goals in a chaotic opening 13 minutes to win 3-1 at the Mestalla. A shock own goal from Miranda put the hosts in front with just six minutes played and a well-taken goal by Andre Gomes doubled their lead a minute later, while Nicolas Otamendi's header completed the ear...Full Story »

Joao Miranda's second-half header proved the difference as Atletico Madrid beat Almeria 1-0 on Wednesday and maintained their unbeaten start to the season in La Liga. Miranda's second goal in as many games and his third for the season means Atletico climb to second in the table, one point behind Barcelona albeit having played a game more. Diego Simeone's side were far from their best at Estadi...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid defender Miranda has expressed his concern about the number of goals his side have conceded in recent weeks. The Primera Division champions head to Almeria on Wednesday in search of a morale-boosting win after drawing 2-2 with Celta Vigo in the league and losing 3-2 at Olympiacos in the Champions League, results which have provoked inevitable questions about the team's normally ...Full Story »

Manchester United target Joao Miranda claims he is in negotiations about a move away from Atletico Madrid. The Brazilian defender was one of the crucial pillars of Diego Simeone's side last year - his solid partnership with Diego Godin helping Atletico keep the tightest defence in Spain on their way to winning La Liga and reaching the Champions League final. Atletico signed Miranda on a free...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid defender Miranda claimed after Friday night's nailbiting 2-0 win over Elche that the Liga leaders know how and when to "suffer". The Rojiblancos looked set to squander their chance to move six points clear at the top of the Primera Division when David Villa missed a penalty shortly after halftime in a game at the Vicente Calderon in which the visitors looked more than capable ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid defender Joao Miranda says the last 10 games of the Primera Division season will be "practically 10 finals". The Rojiblancos are three points adrift of city rivals Real, with Barcelona a point behind in third position. Atletico face a trip to bottom club Real Betis on Sunday, several hours before their title rivals meet at the Bernabeu. Miranda hopes the clash at the Benito Vi...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid went top of the Primera Division for the first time since 1996 after recording a resounding 4-0 victory against Real Sociedad at the Vicente Calderon. In a fitting way for the club to pay tribute to club legend Luis Aragones, who passed away a day earlier, David Villa opened the scoring late in the first half and then dedicated his goal to the late coach, with whom he won Euro 2...Full Story »