Simeone flattered by Inter talk

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has admitted to being keen on the opportunity of taking over reigns at Inter Milan at some stage.

The 43-year-old was a player of the Nerazzurri between 1997 and 1999 and won the UEFA Cup during his time with them.

He expressed interest in a return to the San Siro, after rumours surfaced that the new regime at Inter wants him to make the club a European force once again.

"Inter? It would be an honour," Simeone told Il Giornale. "But for now, all that talk is left to the newspapers.

Diego Costa can win Ballon d'Or, says Simeone

The Argentine says his star forward ranks alongside the best in the world and added that the Rojiblancos must continue to take their Liga title hunt on a game-by-game basis

Diego Simeone believes Diego Costa would have made a worthy Ballon d'Or winner for 2013, after the striker netted a double against Levante to send Atletico Madrid top of La Liga on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Franck Ribery and Lionel Messi have been shortlisted for the prestigious prize but the Argentine coach believes that the Rojiblancos' talismanic forward, who is now the Primera Division's outright top scorer on 19 goals, would have made for a very deserving victor.

Godin credits Simeone for 'special' goal

The Uruguayan defender says the Rojiblancos coach was the inspiration behind the set-piece move that clinched victory at the Dragao.

Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin hailed his manager Diego Simeone following the team's 2-1 Champions League win at Porto.

The Spanish side travelled to Portugal on the back of seven consecutive La Liga victories this season, while their hosts had not lost at Estadio Dragao in Europe's premier club cup competition since November 2009.

Simeone not interested in Casillas

The 42-year-old has revealed he is content with his current options between the sticks amid speculation he was lining up a bid for the Spain international.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has ruled out a sensational move for Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas before the transfer window closes.

The Spain international, 32, lost his starting berth to Diego Lopez under Jose Mourinho last term but has been unable to win back his slot since Carlo Ancelotti took charge at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Courtois: Last season was 9.5 out of 10, but I can do better

The Atletico Madrid goalkeeper is delighted to be included in the Goal 50 list after a brilliant 2012-13 campaign, but says he hopes to improve for the Spanish side next season

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has given his side "nine-and-a-half out of 10" for their brilliant season last term, but believes he can perform even better with the Spaniards next year.

Courtois has spent the last two campaigns at Atletico on loan from Chelsea and extended the agreement to a third season earlier this summer, having starred for Diego Simeone's outfit in their qualification for the Champions League, their Uefa Super Cup success against Chelsea and the Copa del Rey win against city rivals Real Madrid.

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