2024-11 Diario As
15.11.2024 08:57 / Diario As
“The Dane who shone at Atleti and overcame a personal crisis”
Jesper Gronkjaer is one of the two only Danes who have played for Atlético de Madrid. He arrived in the winter market of the 2004-05 season and, although he was only there for half a season, he left a good memory at the club. He stood out for his skill on the wing and his speed.
One of his best games was at the Camp Nou, where Atleti won 0-2. However, in the summer he asked to leave and the club transferred him to Stuttgart. In several subsequent interviews, he has acknowledged that he probably rushed his departure.
In Stuttgart, things did not go well for him and he only lasted a year. In 2006 he returned to his country, to Copenhagen. There he performed well, although a serious knee injury that became complicated made him have some bad months between 2008 and 2009.
In 2011 he announced his retirement: ‘I am worn out, but not exhausted’. In 2016, however, he had a brief stint at the amateur team Graesrodderne, while starting a career in television as a commentator. And then his decline began. Fatigue, eruptions, hair loss, headache…
His body began to send signals to Gronkjaer. In 2017 he had to stop and left television due to the stress he was accumulating. Faced with such a desperate situation, Jesper was admitted to a psychiatric clinic. After nine months off, in January 2018 he began to resume his life, but more calmly.
And to comment on matches on television again. ‘I am still myself, but in another edition. My life has changed. I have other priorities’, he explained. Gronkjaer resurfaces and continues to comment on TV3 Sport the Premier and the Champions.
15.11.2024 19:00 / Diario As
“The Metropolitano becomes a giant padel court for the fight against childhood cancer”
The stadium of Atlético de Madrid will become a giant padel court this weekend to raise funds for childhood cancer research. The Play & Music For Help 2024 event will seek to break the record for attendance at a padel match, which is currently set at 13,723 people. In addition, there will be a Village Fan Zone Benéfica with activities, immersive experiences, game zones, photocall with influencers, gifts, raffles, and concerts by Kiko Rivera and Manuel Carrasco.
15.11.2024 18:14 / Diario As
“Gerónimo Spina, the young promise of Atlético de Madrid”
Gerónimo Spina, 19, has become one of the great promises of Atlético de Madrid. The central defender of Atlético B has been a key player in the filial’s starting eleven, thanks to his good ball exit, contundency, strength and aerial game.
Spina has participated in nine games of Atleti B so far this season, eight of them as a starter. In addition, he has been called up to Argentina Sub-20 and was a starter against Bolivia. The albiceleste won 4-1, although the referee signaled a penalty from Spina in the action that led to the local goal. Spina is one of the great promises of the colchonera academy and continues to take steps towards the elite.
16.11.2024 05:00 / Diario As
“Atlético de Madrid’s academy thriving
Atlético de Madrid’s academy is in a great moment, with the Atleti B established in Primera RFEF and the juvenile A lifting two of the last three leagues.
Pablo Barrios and Riquelme are the latest academy players to stand out, with Barrios already accumulating 70 appearances in the first team and Riquelme on his way to becoming the fifth debutant of Simeone with the most games played.
Both players have earned a place in the squad thanks to their talent and effort, and are a luxury reinforcement in a position where the first team has had difficulties. Atlético de Madrid’s academy is growing and nurturing the first team, with a lot of youth and talent on the way.
16.11.2024 17:38 / Diario As
“Atlético de Madrid considers removing Courtois’ plaque”
Atlético de Madrid will once again discuss the case of Thibaut Courtois in the next Social Commission. The International Union of Peñas will propose the removal of his plaque from the Paseo de los Jugadores Centenarios due to his statements and behavior that have been considered disrespectful towards the club and its fans. The president of the Union of Peñas, Eduardo Fernández, has expressed that the majority of the Commission members believe that Courtois’ plaque should be removed.
