Champions League: Simeone confident ahead of Madrid derby

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has stated that his side is not under any pressure ahead of tonight clash against fellow city rivals, Real Madrid.

Real Madrid were held to a scoreless draw when both sides met last week in the first leg of the UEFA Champions league quarter final match.

The Argentine remains hopeful that his side would do enough to cause an upset against Carlo Ancelotti's men at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night as they battle for a place in the semis to join the like of Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

Ronald, Messi, Neuer make final cut for Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Manuel Neuer (Germany) have been named as the final three candidates for the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2014.

Ronaldo, Messi are regular suspects on this platform but German and Bayern Munich goalie is making the cut and also has a potential of winning based on his performance both for club and during the recent World Cup.

The candidates for the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Men’s Football were also announced amongst o the categories.

Carlo Ancelotti (Italy/Real Madrid CF)

Joachim Loew (Germany/German national team) 

Diego Simeone (Argentina/Atletico de Madrid)

Spanish league well represented and world cup winners justified, what is happening in England and other climes?

More on the nominees for other categories here

Real beat Athletico to clinch 10th UCL Title

Real Madrid defeated Athletico Madrid 4-1 in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday night in Lisborn Portugal.

Atheleti drew the first blood as Ike Casillas miscalculated and was beaten by a header which put the Diego Simeone side ahead.

Few minutes to the end of injury time, Sergio Ramos struck with a header and the match was sent into extra time as the table turned around with Gareth Bale hit target to shine when it mattered most, Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo ensured Athleti were nailed.

Diego Costa saw few minutes in the game and was substituted before half time.