Herrera impresses but must earn role – Simeone

Steve Nicol and Stewart Robson explain why they’re convinced Atletico Madrid are set up to have more success than rivals Real Madrid this campaign.

Hector Herrera outlines why he chose Atletico Madrid and the achievements he hopes to accomplish with his new club.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone won’t guarantee Mexico international Hector Herrera will be a starter this season, but has been impressed at how he has adapted to the club so far.
Herrera, 29, signed for Atleti earlier this month on a free transfer after his contract with Porto had run down and the former Pachuca midfielder missed the Gold Cup in order to focus on preseason at his new club.
“Hector is a guy that has very clear qualities, he’s very good arriving into the area, he covers a lot…

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Zlatan, Vela rivalry won’t spill into ASG – O’Connor

Zlatan Ibrahimovic joins SportsCenter to talk through his second career MLS hat trick and what makes him stand out from the rest of the league.

ORLANDO, Fla. — MLS All-Star coach James O’Connor doesn’t expect the war of words between two of the league’s biggest stars in Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Carlos Vela to spill over into the North American team’s friendly match against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.

Less than two weeks ago, Ibrahimovic told ESPN’s Ahora o Nunca that he is “by far” superior to Vela, despite the Mexico international leading the league in goal scoring — six ahead of the Swede. After scoring a hat trick in the…

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Vela, Rooney, Nani make MLS All-Star Fan XI

Check out every goal from the weekend in MLS, highlighted by a ridiculous bicycle kick from LA Galaxy’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
LAFC’s Carlos Vela, D.C. United’s Wayne Rooney and Orlando City’s Nani were all included in Major League Soccer’s Fan XI, which was announced on Friday, for the annual All-Star Game on July 31.
Alongside league goals leader Vela and former Manchester United teammates Rooney and Nani in MLS’ showcase event are Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Jonathan dos Santos from LA Galaxy, veteran Sporting KC defender Graham Zusi and Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan.
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The remaining slots on the MLS All-Star Team,…

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Major League Soccer All-Stars to face Atletico Madrid in summer match – reports

From Atlanta’s winless start to the confident LA Galaxy, ESPN’s Taylor Twellman reveals his early impressions from the 2019 MLS season.
Atletico Madrid will be the opponent at the MLS All-Star Game in Orlando, according to multiple reports on Monday.
The Spanish club will continue the trend of an elite European squad playing the best players in MLS.
The MLS All-Stars lost to Juventus last season and Real Madrid the previous year. Both matches were decided on penalty kicks.
The date of the All-Star Game hasn’t yet been announced, but it is traditionally held at the end of July or beginning of August.
Among the standouts on the Atletico…

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LA Galaxy’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic on injury return: ‘I need 20 minutes’

Get an inside look at the whirlwind 48 hours from Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s transfer from Manchester United to his emphatic debut for LA Galaxy.

Take the mic away? Avoid him? Kick him? MLS coaches have their (tongue-in-cheek) say as to how to stop Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The LA Galaxy’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic said he only needs “20 minutes” to make an impact after returning from injuries, something he proved a year ago when he scored two goals, including the game winner in a 4-3 victory in his MLS debut against LAFC.
Ibrahimovic, 37, is racing to be fit for his team’s match against the Portland Timbers (live on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday) after picking up an Achilles injury in the Galaxy’s season-opening 2-1 win against the Chicago Fire, in which he scored the go-ahead…

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