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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Almada's first interview as Atlético de Madrid player
Thiago Almada, the Argentinian attacking midfielder, shared his feeling and looking forward to play in front of the supporters after completed his move to Atlético de Madrid from Botafogo.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Official: Atlético de Madrid sign Thiago Almada
Atlético de Madrid has made official the signing of Thiago Almada. The red and whites have reached an agreement with Botafogo for the transfer of the Argentine international, who signs for five seasons. The team led by Cholo Simeone defines its new player as a "talented and versatile 24-year-old Argentine right-footed player, who can occupy both the attacking midfielder position and the winger position on either side, with either foot" From Vélez to the world Born in Ciudadela (Buenos Aires), he was trained in the lower categories of Vélez Sarsfield and debuted with his first team in 2018 until he played 100 games. After two successful years in Atlanta United, from the MLS, he received the call from the Argentine national team with which he became world champion in Qatar 2022. Since 2024 in Botafogo, in Brazil, he won the Brasileirao and the Copa Libertadores to later make the leap to Olympique de Lyon on loan. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 EITAN ABRAMOVICH - AFP or licensors
CNA
11-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Referee innovations at Club World Cup win praise, Collina Says
Referee body cameras, a new eight-second rule for goalkeepers, and advanced semi-automated offside technology introduced at the Club World Cup have been hailed as a success, FIFA Referees Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina said. The tournament, which marked the inaugural edition of the expanded 32-team competition, was the first FIFA event to use body cameras on referees. Collina said the innovation exceeded expectations, providing unique perspectives for both television audiences and referee training. "The outcome of using the ref cam here at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 went beyond our expectations," Collina told FIFA's media channel on Thursday. "We thought it would have been an interesting experience for TV viewers and we've received great comments." Collina said that the footage was valuable not only for entertainment, but also for referee development. "We had the possibility to see what the referee sees on the field of play," he said. "This was not only for entertainment purposes, but also for coaching the referees and to explain why something was not seen on the field of play." He cited a group stage match between Atletico de Madrid and Paris Saint Germain, in which a referee missed a handball due to his line of vision being blocked. "From this ref cam, it was absolutely clear that the referee could not have seen that incident live on the pitch," Collina said. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) later intervened to award a penalty. The tournament also saw the implementation of a rule awarding a corner kick if a goalkeeper holds the ball for more than eight seconds. Previously, only an indirect free kick was awarded after six seconds. "It was very successful; the tempo of the match was improved," Collina said. "We had no time lost by goalkeepers keeping the ball between their hands for a very long time – as happened quite often in matches before," he added, noting that only two goalkeepers were penalised under the new rule. "The purpose was not to give corner kicks, but to prevent the eight seconds rule from being ignored. The purpose was 100 per cent achieved," he said. An advanced version of the semi-automated offside technology was also deployed, speeding up decisions and preventing unnecessary play. A total of 117 match officials – 35 referees, 58 assistant referees and 24 video match officials – from 41 member associations oversaw the 63 matches played during the tournament.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The 3️⃣ key players for Atleti against Seattle Sounders
Pablo Barrios has scored the first 'brace' of his professional career in a key match in the FIFA Club World Cup. Register on DAZN to watch all FIFA Club World Cup matches for FREE Atlético de Madrid defeated Seattle Sounders 3-1 at Lumen Field in a match corresponding to the second day of Group B of the FIFA Club World Cup, achieving a vital victory to stay alive in the competition. On OneFootball, we tell you who the three protagonists of the game were... Pablo Barrios, absolute star There is no doubt that the 'Atleti' youth player is always a threat when he steps into the opponent's area, but for the first time in his professional career, he has been able to score two goals in a single match. Both goals were of high quality, with brilliant finishes: a shot from the edge of the box that hit the crossbar before going in and then scored with a subtle touch to the far post. A player to dominate matches. What about Sørloth? The Norwegian forward is not having a good time in the United States. After missing a golden opportunity against PSG, he squandered a couple of very clear chances against Seattle Sounders. Although Diego Simeone's team managed to defeat Seattle Sounders, they missed several chances, and the ones Sørloth had were unbelievable misses. Axel Witsel made his mark The Belgian player had been on the pitch for just a minute and a half (having come on for José María Giménez) when he scored a goal in what was his first action of the match. The experienced Belgian footballer capitalized on a rebound after a shot from Marcos Llorente to score the temporary 2-0. A key goal because Seattle Sounders had come out with a lot of momentum in the second half. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 JUAN MABROMATA - AFP or licensors
Forbes
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Atlético De Madrid Celebrates Five Years Of Fan Tokens
MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 04: Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring his team's first ... More goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg The recent White House Crypto Summit and Gianni Infantino's FIFA Coin pitch has put soccer front and centre in the crypto conversation. However a link between crypto and soccer isn't necessarily anything new. Fan Tokens, official digital assets for elite sports teams, were first created by Chiliz and launched on the platform in 2020. Now the biggest digital asset class in sport; Fan Tokens have stood the test of time, certainly in crypto terms. Chiliz has a plethora of the world's biggest clubs on their partner roster, but even then, one in particular has been ahead of the curve in embracing this model. Spanish giant Atlético De Madrid is now marking its fifth year of Fan Tokens. is the blockchain platform responsible for the fan token craze in global soccer. Fan tokens are high potential crypto assets with real-world utility unlocking real world experiences and rewards for supporters all around the globe. Atletico de Madrid fans hold up scarves during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg ... More match between Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund Clubs issue digital fan tokens, almost like a small share in a specific part of the club that is built for fan engagement and interaction. Fans can stake their Fan Tokens in the app in exchange for daily Reward Points which can be used to redeem these rewards. Fans can also earn Reward Points by voting on day to day decisions made by the club or predicting results. These digital assets have already demonstrated their real world impact, and credentials as assets that provide genuine utility. To date, roughly 15 million votes have been cast across official team polls and over 33,000 rewards and experiences have been redeemed by Fan Token holders all around the world. Andrea Morando, who is director of partnerships at comments that fan tokens can help measure and reward fan loyalty which in turn enables supporters to reap the rewards, by redeeming unique benefits or experiences, like VIP suites for matches or the opportunity to play on the field of their favourite soccer club. Morando says 'we have helped to make fan tokens standardized but now it is a commercial priority for clubs as it can provide a revenue stream unavailable within other technologies. It's the perfect plug-in tool for the club that also holds amazing benefits for the fans.' General view inside the stadium as players of Atletico Madrid and FC Internazionale line up prior to ... More the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 The app transitioned into a decentralised wallet in November last year. The app's new form gives users full control over their assets and unlocks yet further opportunities for fans. It's this key element which Andrea feels is crucial for the next phase of Fan Tokens: 'Up until now Fan Tokens have been used as a primary means to engage and reward fan bases and they have more than shown the real world impact they can have. However, we have only scratched the surface – through the new wallet, we are opening up Fan Tokens to Chiliz's wider SportFi ecosystem.' 'This new opportunity not only gives Fan Token holders access to a host of new platforms, services and experiences, but ultimately, brings them closer to developers and our community to help explore the next generation of innovative use cases for the product.' Antoine Greizmann of Club Atletico de Madrid celebrates with fans after his side scored their teamÕs ... More 1st goal during the La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Sevilla Óscar Mayo, who is the chief operating officer at Atlético de Madrid, tells me exclusively that he is proud to be a part of one of the first clubs to partner with 'Fan Tokens are a great tool for the fans and club to engage. Fans can feel closer to the club and live exclusive experiences.' Mayo and Atlético de Madrid have been trail-blazers in creating a plug-in, in their official club application, to allow supporters direct access to and fan tokens on their home platform. Making for more interaction and better access for fans. A model that will surely be copied by many more clubs very soon. 'Fan Tokens deliver what they promise' continues Mayo 'now fans can even earn rewards like to travel with the team for an away match or have exclusive experiences when the club brings in a new signing.' Spanish display team 'Eagle Patrol' fly over Estadio Wanda Metropolitano prior to start the La Liga ... More match between Club Atletico Madrid and Malaga CF Fan Tokens have found a unique and super attractive model for both clubs and fans, not at all distinct from how an airline loyalty scheme might work, as fan token holders can redeem rewards by using points they get for staking and engaging on the platform. 'We are always making great strides with Fan tokens at Atlético De Madrid' says Óscar Mayo. 'It's a fantastic trend and it's a sustainable business model too so we are always looking at ways to further integrate Fan Tokens with our club.' Atlético is one of many partners that has in the top level of international soccer, but after five years of working together they prove to be providing the perfect example of how a club and its fans can prosper when collaborating together using fan tokens. The proof is in the pudding as now a soccer team with the stature of Atlético De Madrid is willing to implement the fan token technology as a plug-in on their club application. This might be the future for many clubs, and fans, across the globe. Atletico Madrid flag flies outside the stadium while spectators watch the Spanish League football ... More match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao.
