Steve Nicol ranks his top five candidates of who will win the 2019 Golden Boy award.
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ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol and Craig Burley discuss Alvaro Morata’s winning goal and Joao Felix’s first La Liga start for Atletico Madrid.
In an exclusive with ESPN FC, Edwin van der Sar says Matthijs de Ligt will improve as he acclimates at Juve.
Stewert Robson believes Mattijs de Ligt is struggling to adjust to life at Juventus after starring for Ajax.
Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, who has been labelled the “new Cristiano Ronaldo” could achieve something his Portugal teammate failed as he was named as one of the final 20 nominees for the 2019 Golden Boy award.
The honour, presented by Italian newspaper Tuttosport, is given to the best player aged 21 and under. Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt is the holder but, as with Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe the year before, the champion is not allowed to retain his title.
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Diego Costa scored his first goal since March and Alvaro Morata was sent off as Atletico Madrid won 2-0 at Mallorca on Wednesday to move top of La Liga.
Costa powered home a header from Koke’s cross after 26 minutes to give a dominant Atletico the advantage at the Iberostar Stadium.
Joao Felix doubled Atletico’s lead after the break when after a scramble in the box his deflected effort looped in at the far post.
Substitute Morata was sent off in the final stages for two yellow cards in quick succession…
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ESPN sits down with Joao Felix at the MLS All-Star Game to discuss why he joined Atletico Madrid and his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Diego Simeone discusses how Mexico international and Atletico Madrid newcomer Hector Herrera fits into his plans tactically this season.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone shares his early impressions of Joao Felix and his plans to develop the youngster’s talent in La Liga.
Kieran Trippier chats with ESPN about why joined Atletico from Spurs, his determination to learn Spanish and his first taste of the Madrid derby.
Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix has been dubbed by many the “new Cristiano Ronaldo” and he told ESPN he wants to emulate his Portugal teammate.
Felix featured alongside Ronaldo as Portugal won the Nations League this summer, before sealing a €126 million move to Atletico.
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ESPN sits down with Joao Felix at the MLS All-Star Game to discuss why he joined Atletico Madrid and his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Diego Simeone discusses how Mexico international and Atletico Madrid newcomer Hector Herrera fits into his plans tactically this season.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone shares his early impressions of Joao Felix and his plans to develop the youngster’s talent in La Liga.
Kieran Trippier chats with ESPN about why joined Atletico from Spurs, his determination to learn Spanish and his first taste of the Madrid derby.
Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix has told ESPN he decided to join the club due to their record of producing great strikers.
Felix, 19, sealed a move to Atletico for a club record transfer fee of €126 million despite interest from a number of European teams.
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ESPN sits down with Joao Felix at the MLS All-Star Game to discuss why he joined Atletico Madrid and his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Julien Laurens questions whether Joao Felix will be able to express himself at Atletico Madrid like he’s done with Benfica.
At just 19 years old and after barely half a season of regular senior football, Joao Felix became the fourth-most expensive footballer in history when Atletico Madrid paid Benfica €126 million for the striker dubbed “the new Cristiano Ronaldo.”
Despite the astronomical fee, rather than viewing the purchase as an enormous punt, the general consensus is that the Spaniards have done well to stave off opposition from Manchester City and other top clubs, with many speculating that the Colchoneros…
Julien Laurens questions whether Joao Felix will be able to express himself at Atletico Madrid like he’s done with Benfica.
Sid Lowe says Atletico Madrid’s offer to Benfica for Joao Felix represents a shift in their transfer strategy, but isn’t convinced it will pay off.
Julien Laurens believes Juventus got a “good deal” for Matthijs de Ligt when compared with the fees touted for other defenders this transfer window.
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi will go up against Atletico Madrid’s new €126 million man Joao Felix in the battle to win the 2019 Golden Boy award after Italian newspaper Tuttosport released their list of 80 nominees.
United States international Tim Weah has also made the list following an impressive season on loan at Celtic. Matthijs de Ligt, who won the award in 2018, has been nominated but cannot retain the award.
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Sid Lowe says Atletico Madrid’s offer to Benfica for Joao Felix represents a shift in their transfer strategy, but isn’t convinced it will pay off.
Sid Lowe explains why the transition to life at Atleti could be especially difficult for Joao Felix should he make the move to Madrid this summer.
Atletico Madrid have won the race to sign highly coveted Benfica forward Joao Felix, with Benfica announcing they had reached an agreement to sell the 19-year-old for a fee of €126 million and Atleti confirming the deal.
Atletico Madrid also put out a tweet featuring Felix in the club’s colors walking through the capital city’s Prado museum with the caption “pure talent” following the most expensive transfer in club history, surpassing the €72m they paid for Thomas Lemar last summer.
Felix…