Diego Simeone

Argentinian football manager

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November 23 2024 Managed his 700th match with Atlético Madrid in all competitions, securing a 2-1 victory over Alavés.
November 23 2024 Managed his 700th match with Atlético Madrid in all competitions, securing a 2-1 victory over Alavés.
November 28 2023 Managed his 100th Champions League match in a 3-1 away victory over Feyenoord, becoming the third manager to achieve this milestone with one club, following Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger.
November 28 2023 Managed his 100th Champions League match in a 3-1 away victory over Feyenoord, becoming the third manager to achieve this milestone with one club, following Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger.
November 9 2023 Simeone extended his contract with Atlético Madrid until 30 June 2027, solidifying his long-term commitment to the club.
November 9 2023 Simeone extended his contract with Atlético Madrid until 30 June 2027, solidifying his long-term commitment to the club.
October 2023 Won La Liga Manager of the Month in October
October 2023 Won La Liga Manager of the Month in October
2021 Won La Liga and received La Liga Coach of the Year and Miguel Muñoz Trophy as manager with Atlético Madrid
2021 Won La Liga and received La Liga Coach of the Year and Miguel Muñoz Trophy as manager with Atlético Madrid
July 8 2021 Atlético Madrid announced the extension of Simeone's contract until 2024, along with his coaching staff.
July 8 2021 Atlético Madrid announced the extension of Simeone's contract until 2024, along with his coaching staff.
March 10 2021 Simeone overtook Luis Aragonés for the most wins ever as manager of Atlético Madrid in a 2–1 home win against Athletic Bilbao.
March 10 2021 Simeone overtook Luis Aragonés for the most wins ever as manager of Atlético Madrid in a 2–1 home win against Athletic Bilbao.
2020 Received Konex Awards and La Liga Coach of the Year with Atlético Madrid
2020 Adapted tactics during COVID-19 pandemic, experimenting with back three formations like 5-3-2 and 3-5-2, leading to a more possession-heavy style of play.
2020 Received Konex Awards and La Liga Coach of the Year with Atlético Madrid
2020 Adapted tactics during COVID-19 pandemic, experimenting with back three formations like 5-3-2 and 3-5-2, leading to a more possession-heavy style of play.
December 30 2020 Simeone reached his 500th match in charge of Atletico Madrid with a 1–0 win over Getafe.
December 30 2020 Simeone reached his 500th match in charge of Atletico Madrid with a 1–0 win over Getafe.
October 17 2020 Simeone reached his 200th league win in a 2–0 away victory against Celta Vigo.
October 17 2020 Simeone reached his 200th league win in a 2–0 away victory against Celta Vigo.
July 7 2020 Simeone became the third coach with the most games managed at a single club in Spanish football history, surpassing John Toshack.
July 7 2020 Simeone became the third coach with the most games managed at a single club in Spanish football history, surpassing John Toshack.
June 27 2020 Simeone won his 195th game in La Liga, overtaking club legend Luis Aragonés for the most wins in the club's history.
June 27 2020 Simeone won his 195th game in La Liga, overtaking club legend Luis Aragonés for the most wins in the club's history.
June 2019 Diego Simeone married model Carla Pereyra in a secret wedding ceremony.
June 2019 Diego Simeone married model Carla Pereyra in a secret wedding ceremony.
2018 Won UEFA Super Cup and UEFA Europa League as manager with Atlético Madrid
2018 Won UEFA Super Cup and UEFA Europa League as manager with Atlético Madrid
May 16 2018 Atlético Madrid won the 2018 UEFA Europa League Final against Marseille, with Simeone watching from the stands due to a suspension.
May 16 2018 Atlético Madrid won the 2018 UEFA Europa League Final against Marseille, with Simeone watching from the stands due to a suspension.
January 2018 Diego Costa returned to Atlético Madrid from Chelsea.
January 2018 Diego Costa returned to Atlético Madrid from Chelsea.
2017 Won UEFA Europa League as manager with Atlético Madrid
2017 During UEFA Europa League semi-final against Arsenal, successfully managed the team to a 1-1 draw while playing with ten men and without several key players.
2017 Won UEFA Europa League as manager with Atlético Madrid
2017 During UEFA Europa League semi-final against Arsenal, successfully managed the team to a 1-1 draw while playing with ten men and without several key players.
September 5 2017 Simeone extended his contract with Atlético Madrid for two more years, until June 2020.
September 5 2017 Simeone extended his contract with Atlético Madrid for two more years, until June 2020.
March 2017 Won La Liga Manager of the Month in March and received Globe Soccer Master Coach Special Award
March 2017 Won La Liga Manager of the Month in March and received Globe Soccer Master Coach Special Award
2016 Became the first Argentine manager since Héctor Cúper to reach two UEFA Champions League finals, losing again to Real Madrid in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 extra time draw.
2016 Received Facebook/MARCA Football Awards (Best Manager) and was named IFFHS World's Best Club Coach
2016 Received Facebook/MARCA Football Awards (Best Manager) and was named IFFHS World's Best Club Coach
2016 Became the first Argentine manager since Héctor Cúper to reach two UEFA Champions League finals, losing again to Real Madrid in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 extra time draw.
2015 Arda Turan noted that Simeone taught the team 'to enjoy suffering', highlighting his ability to inspire confidence and resilience.
2015 Arda Turan noted that Simeone taught the team 'to enjoy suffering', highlighting his ability to inspire confidence and resilience.
November 2015 Won La Liga Manager of the Month in November with Atlético Madrid
November 2015 Won La Liga Manager of the Month in November with Atlético Madrid

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