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FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 file photo, Atletico coach Diego Simeone watches the game during a Group C Champions League soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Qarabag at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain. Nearly 20 years after his father scuppered Juventus' title hopes, Giovanni Simeone has made it up to the Serie A club. Current Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone fired Lazio to a 1-0 win against Juventus in April 2000, with the capital club going on to finish a point above the Bianconeri to win the title. On Sunday, 18 years later, the younger Simeone netted a hat trick to help Fiorentina beat Juve's closest challengers Napoli 3-0 and leave the Bianconeri on the brink of a seventh successive title. (AP Photo/Paul White, File)

Atletico remains Diego Simeone’s team, even from afar

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Atletico's Diego Costa, second left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Europa League semifinal, second leg soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, May 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Costa helps Atletico sink Arsenal to reach Europa final

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Altetico's head coach Diego Simeone sits on the bench before the Europa League semifinal first leg soccer match between Arsenal FC and Atletico Madrid at Emirates Stadium in London, Thursday, April 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone faces 2-game ban

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FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 file photo, Atletico's Antoine Griezmann greets fans after their 1-1 draw in the Champions League Group C soccer match againt Chelsea at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. Antoine Griezmann is giving Atletico Madrid fans hope that a late run for the Spanish league title is still possible. Griezmann will enter their game on Sunday, March 4, 2018 against Barcelona boosted by two outstanding performances in the last two league rounds. He had a hat trick against Sevilla and scored four goals against Leganes. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

Griezmann in top form ahead of decisive Barcelona match

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Atletico coach Simeone suspended for 3 games in Copa del Rey

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Diego Costa waves to fans during his official presentation for Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. Costa was signed from Chelsea earlier in 2017 but was not eligible to play until 2018. (AP Photo/Paul White)

Diego Costa returns to Atletico bearing high expectations

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Atletico coach Diego Simeone gives directions during the Champions League Group C soccer match between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge stadium in London Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Simeone confident Atletico remains strong despite setback

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Atletico's Luciano Vietto reacts after missing a chance to score during a Champions League, Group C match, between Roma and Atletico Madrid, at the Olympic stadium in Rome, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Champions League: Atletico off target in 0-0 draw at Roma

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, May 9, 2017 file photo, Atletico de Madrid head coach Diego Pablo Simeone speaks during a press conference before a training session ahead of the Champions League semifinal, 2nd leg soccer match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid at the Vicente Calderon stadium, in Madrid, Spain. Atletico Madrid says it has reached a deal to extend Simeone’s contract for two more seasons, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2020 season, it was reported on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza, File)

Coach Simeone to stay with Atletico Madrid through 2020

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Isco celebrates after scoring a goal during the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Madrid eliminates Atletico, reaches Champions League final

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak reacts after Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opening goal during the Champions League semifinals first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday May 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

Defense fails, leaves Atletico Madrid far from CL final

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, April 8, 2017 file photo, Atletico Madrid's Diego Godin, left, goes for a header with Real Madrid's Pepe during the La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid. The Champions League semifinals begin this week with Spanish rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meeting for the fourth consecutive time in the European competition, while surprising French club Monaco will try to keep Italian champion Juventus from returning to the final for the second time in three seasons. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

Champions League semifinals: Spotlight on Atletico Madrid

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

With help for Griezmann, Atletico eyes title with new attack

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Atletico's coach Diego Simeone, centre right, is held back by his staff, during the Champions League final soccer match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday, May 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

Simeone, Alonso charged for Champs League antics

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Atletico's Diego Godin, centre left scores the opening goal, during the Champions League final soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, at the Luz stadium, in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday, May 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Real Madrid beats Atletico 4-1 in Champions League

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

An Atletico supporter reacts after the team lost the Champions League final soccer match, taking place in Portugal, between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, May 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Gabriel Pecot)

History repeats itself for Atletico in final loss

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos, center, scores his side's first goal during the Champions League final soccer match against Atletico Madrid at the Luz Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday, May 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Real Madrid wins Champions League

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Atletico's Diego Costa gestures, during a training session ahead of Saturday's Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, in Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, May 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

Gamble on Costa proves costly for Atletico

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

Atletico's coach Diego Simeone from Argentina, right, points his finger as he celebrates the Spanish first division title ''La Liga'' with his team players at the Neptuno fountain in Madrid, Sunday May 18, 2014. A 1-1 draw against Barcelona on the last match gave Atletico its first La Liga title in 18 years. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

Atletico players follow Simeone ‘like a god’

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

Quotes from voters in AP Global Football 10

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