[116] Costa, who played in a protective mask after breaking his nose in training, improved his form under the Dutchman, scoring seven times in his first eight games under the new management. "[184], Costa's size, technique, and strength, coupled with his link-up play and ability to hold up the ball with his back to goal allow him to be an effective target-man;[185][186][187][188] moreover, his constant movement and powerful running in the centre-forward role allows him to distract opponents and in turn create space for teammates. [96] In 2014, his club teammate Diego Godín described Costa as the team's "heartbeat," commenting that he "gives us everything," also adding: "Sometimes things aren’t going well and he is able to open up the game with his strength and technique." [21] After 5 goals in 13 games for Penafiel, he was recalled to Braga in January 2007. [74], On 30 April 2014, Costa won and converted a penalty in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Chelsea, as Atlético won 3–1 at Stamford Bridge and advanced to the final of the competition for the first time since 1974. [108] He escaped any punishment at the time. [148], On 5 March 2013, Costa was called up to the Brazil national team by head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari for friendlies with Italy in Geneva and Russia in London, both taking place late in that month. 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Say hello to the Costa Coffee Club. [43] He started strong for the Castile and León side, scoring 6 times in his first 12 games,[44] but only found the net once in the following five-and-a-half months as the campaign eventually ended in relegation from La Liga. [50] On 23 January 2012, Costa was loaned to fellow league club Rayo Vallecano until June;[51] he scored four goals in his first three appearances, including two in a 5–3 away win against Levante,[52] eventually finishing his loan spell with 10 goals from 16 games. [141][189][190] Although he was initially known to be inconsistent in the earlier part of his career, due to his low goalscoring rate, he later established himself as a good finisher as his career progressed, which along with his composure in front of goal and ability inside the penalty box, made him a prolific goalscorer,[185][191][192][193][194] and even saw him regarded by several pundits and managers as one of the best strikers in the world at his peak. [16] He initially struggled with loneliness and the comparatively cold weather of northern Portugal. Follow Metro Sport across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Everybody knows it is a big club in a very competitive league, and I am very excited to get started in England with a fantastic coach and team-mates. If you have any questions about the Jockey Club or other La Costa homes for sale, call Roberta or Scott Murphy at either 760-402-9101 or 760-613-6190. He has not been so prolific since returning to Ateletico, scoring just 12 La Liga goals in 61 games, but he is now looking for a new home. [132], In June 2017, Costa was told by Conte that he was not part of his plans for the coming season and that he was free to move to another team via text message. Tony Cascarino has urged Nuno Espirito Santo to think twice about offering Costa a … Le Benfica Lisbonne va bientôt accueillir Diego Costa. [178] Costa refers to José Luis Mendilibar as his greatest manager because of his fatherlike "tough love", respecting his talents while keeping strict discipline, once sending Costa to work in a vineyard as a punishment. The Premier League club were previously offered at 4/1 … 01:21 Flashback: Hazard and Costa see off West Ham 19/12/2020 CC AD 01:28 Iconic Moment: Chelsea score six at Everton 10/12/2020 CC AD More Videos : Latest Player Videos [105] On 23 August, he scored his first goal of the campaign in a 2–3 win at West Bromwich Albion, which was Chelsea's first victory of the campaign, set up by international teammate Pedro. [10] Before joining this team, he had never been coached in football. Marseille could have been that home, with Villas-Boas admitting he was interested in Costa, but not at the vast sums the forward would want to be paid. He explained that Chelsea's defence was already the strongest in the league, but a poorer rate of shot-to-goal conversion had cost them the title. Why Diego Costa won't be joining a big-time club. Costa was subsequently rested from Celta's away game at the same opposition. ... San Diego County Health and Human Services Department 1. In August 2013, Costa was heavily linked with a move to Liverpool, who allegedly matched his release clause of €25 million and offered him three times his salary at Atlético. Live the California lifestyle at our resort near San Diego. Or, you may email roberta@sandiegopreviews.com. Located at the beautiful Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, True Spec San Diego includes one of our state-of-the art club fitting containers, a turf outdoor club fitting … Diego Costa signe son premier contrat professionnel avec le club portugais du Sporting de Braga en 2006. It’s really good to come in the first season [to Chelsea] and win two things [the Premier League and the League Cup titles]. A top player on the bench will not be happy. 10 role, with freedom to go where he feels best"; Atlético manager Diego Simeone namechecked three of Atlético's players in particular–Costa, Koke, and Filipe Luís–who had helped Griezmann perform. [45], In June 2010, Costa returned to the Colchoneros, initially as a backup to Sergio Agüero and Diego Forlán – Atlético also paid an undisclosed sum to Braga to buy all the residual 30% economic rights (the former also had to pay in excess of €833,000 in agent's fees to Gestifute[46]). [34] He was dropped to the bench by manager Juan Ignacio Martínez for the home game against Real Sociedad on 13 December as punishment for an argument with goalkeeper Jonathan, but came on as a substitute to score another late winner. Simeone, who like Costa was known for his competitiveness and aggression, found ways to enhance his discipline while retaining his determination. [32] He initially threatened to terminate his deal with the Castile-La Mancha team, on account of the quality of his teammates and the city's lack of a beach. Diego Costa is a free agent after ending his third spell at Atlético Madrid because of ‘personal reasons’ ... “It has all happened very fast,” Diego Simeone said. For more stories like this, check our sport page. [24], Later that month, Costa and Mario Suárez were loaned to Segunda División side Celta de Vigo for the season, and Costa became a regular in the team, managed by former Ballon d'Or winner Hristo Stoichkov. [102] However, he featured in their last match of the season on the 24th, replacing the injured Didier Drogba after half an hour against Sunderland. Diego Costa is still looking for a new club (Picture: REUTERS) Diego Costa is without a club at the moment and his search for a new one is being hampered by … All of those matches were won by Atlético, setting a new record for the best start to a season. [202], This article is about the Spanish footballer. [10][14] He turned professional at the club, earning around £100 per month,[10] and competed in the under-18 Taça de São Paulo despite a four-month ban for slapping an opponent and dissent towards the referee. [145] On 18 June 2020, Costa marked his 200th club appearance for Los Colchoneros when he started in a huge 5–0 away win against Osasuna. TEE OFF FOR A GOLF VACATION NEAR SAN DIEGO. [27] On 23 March 2008, Costa scored both Celta goals in a 2–1 win at Numancia, the latter after a long dribble;[28] but later on in the campaign, he was sent off against Tenerife at Balaídos, after which Celta went from winning 2–0 to drawing 2–2. Five of Costa's Chelsea teammates were also in the selection. Diego da Silva Costa (Spanish: [ˈdjeɣo ða ˈsilβa ˈkosta], Portuguese: [ˈdʒjeɡu dɐ ˈsiwvɐ ˈkɔstɐ]; born 7 October 1988)[4][5] is a professional footballer who last played as a striker for Spanish club Atlético Madrid and the Spain national team. [99] Costa won his first trophy for Chelsea on 1 March, as they defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2–0 to win the League Cup at Wembley Stadium; he scored the second goal of the game. [10] Although he was never a professional, Jarminho had connections in football and recommended his nephew to Barcelona Esportivo Capela, a team from the south of the city set up as an alternative to drugs and gangs for youth of the favelas. [158] He finally made his debut on 5 March, playing the full 90 minutes at his club ground, the Vicente Calderón Stadium, as the hosts won 1–0. San Diego … Please browse through our site for basic information about the lovely residential community we call home. [112], After a 1–0 defeat at Stoke City on 7 November, a Britannia Stadium steward made an allegation of assault against Costa, which was resolved without further action. Visit theclubatlacosta.com to learn more. [8][9], Costa was born in Lagarto, Sergipe, Brazil, to parents José de Jesus and Josileide. Seven minutes later, he scored his 20th goal of the league campaign, an equalising penalty in an eventual 3–1 home win. Costa's father was apprehensive of sending his son to Europe, and suggested he instead sign for nearby Associação Desportiva São Caetano, but he was adamant that he would take the opportunity. [42], Initially, Costa had competition up front from fellow new signings Alberto Bueno and Manucho, signed from Real Madrid and Manchester United respectively; he eventually forged a friendship with the latter, a fellow lusophone, from Angola. 1:55; [10] His father named him in honour of Argentine footballer Diego Maradona despite the rivalry between the two nations, and he has an elder brother named Jair after Brazilian player Jairzinho. [9] Danny Murphy of Match of the Day has stated that Costa is targeted by players who "wind him up," but he "remains calm", and is justified to taunt opponents who taunt him. Join the Club. [170] In May 2018, Costa was called up to Spain's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The event drew the wrath of Stoichkov, who unexpectedly left his position. However, he left the pitch after eight minutes in an eventual 1–4 loss;[79] manager Diego Simeone later admitted a personal mistake in selecting the player to start the final despite his recent injury. Earn points. [127], In January 2017, Costa fell out with Conte and was dropped from the team, amidst interest from the Chinese Super League. Costa scored Atlético's equalising goal in the Copa del Rey final clash against city rivals Real Madrid on 17 May 2013,[62] contributing to the 2–1 triumph – the first in 25 games in a streak stretching back to 1999 – and the tenth win in the tournament, confirmed by Miranda's extra-time header. During his spell at Atletico Madrid from 2012-13 he became one of the most desiereable strikers on the planet, causing Chelsea to bring him to Stamford Bridge in 2014 where he scored 52 Premier League goals in just 89 games. An unnamed top-six Premier League club has offered Diego Costa the chance to sign for them on a deal until the end of the season. Diego Costa free agent since {free agent_since} Centre-Forward Market value: €6.00m * Oct … [146] Costa scored his fifth goal of the season in 1-0 home win against Real Betis to ensure his team a top 4 finish and qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League. [36] He pulled practical jokes on his teammates and employers, earning him the moniker "that fucking Brazilian". [167] He did not feature again for Spain until 5 September 2015, when he was fouled by Slovakia goalkeeper Matúš Kozáčik for a penalty, which Andrés Iniesta converted for a 2–0 qualifying win at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo. His title as club record transfer was surpassed later that summer, when, List of Spain international footballers born outside Spain, "Acta del Partido celebrado el 06 de abril de 2019, en Barcelona", "FIFA World Cup Russia 2018: List of Players: Spain", "Diego Costa, Luis Suarez and Pepe among football's wind-up merchants", "Diego Costa 'likes to cheat' – Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma", "Diego Costa must learn respect – Everton boss Roberto Martinez", "Diego Costa: I take things to limit but I did nothing wrong", "Diego Costa: Does the Chelsea striker have a softer side? [98] In January, Costa was charged by the FA in relation to a stamp on Emre Can during Chelsea's win over Liverpool in the League Cup semi-finals, and was given a three-match ban. [195][196] In 2018, Simeone lauded Costa for the "enthusiasm" and "aggression" he brings to Atlético Madrid, as well as his "speed, decisiveness, and physical strength. "[115], Costa, Oscar and Fàbregas were targeted by Chelsea supporters as the players whose poor form led to the dismissal of popular manager José Mourinho in December 2015. Having played against Chelsea last season I know the high quality of the squad I am joining". [175] Costa's Penafiel manager Rui Bento, who was at Sporting CP when Cristiano Ronaldo broke into the team, rated Costa in the same calibre as the Portuguese winger. "[104], Due to injury, Costa missed the 2015 FA Community Shield, which Chelsea lost 1–0 to rivals Arsenal. For the second time in his career, Costa was an unused substitute as Atlético won the UEFA Super Cup on 1 September 2012. "[197], Costa has been the source of much controversy in his career due to confrontations with opponents, and has received multiple violent conduct charges from The Football Association of England. 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He was registered and became eligible to play after 1 January 2018, due to a transfer ban imposed on Atlético. [67] Four days later, in the Madrid derby, he scored the only goal of the game to record a second win over Real at the Santiago Bernabéu in under five months. Nick Dorrington of Bleacher Report described him as a "battering ram of a striker: Strong, quick and tireless in his pursuit of the ball," while the club's manager Simeone lauded his work-rate as being "contagious. He initially struggled with loneliness and the comparatively cold weather of northern Portugal. [5], On 26 September, with the injured Agüero on the substitutes bench, Costa scored the game's only goal at home against Real Zaragoza. Next year I’ll be ready to come back and, hopefully, win a couple more trophies. [171] In their opening game on 15 June in Sochi, he scored his two first World Cup goals to help Spain secure a 3–3 draw against Portugal. [8] As a consequence, on 21 September, he was charged with violent conduct by the FA. [97], Costa scored his tenth goal of the league season to give Chelsea a 2–1 win away to Liverpool on 8 November, preserving their unbeaten start to the campaign. [169], On 5 September 2016, Costa scored his first international goals for nearly two years, in an 8–0 win over Liechtenstein at the Estadio Reino de León for Spain's opening match of 2018 World Cup qualification, the first being a header from a free-kick by his former Atlético teammate Koke. Diego Costa next club odds: Wolves and Arsenal favourites to sign fiery striker. [22] He made his debut on 11 August in the Ciudad de Vigo tournament against Celta de Vigo, replacing Simão at half-time in a penalty shootout victory. Toute l'actualité de Diego Costa, son palmarès, ses stats... sur L'ÉQUIPE [15], Costa signed for his first European club in February 2006, Portugal's Braga. [168] However, he was not included in the final squad for the tournament. ‘He’s one of the best strikers in the world, [but we are] going to look for something else. I thought it was a joke. [176], While on loan at Celta de Vigo, Costa drew comparisons to their former Egyptian striker Mido, who was also known for his temper. [53] That December, Costa was involved in several on-field altercations in two separate matches. Get 5 points for every £1 you spend. [161] He returned from the injury which had ended his club season by starting in a warm-up game against El Salvador, winning a penalty in a 2–0 victory. The 32-year-old left Ateletico Madrid in December, making him a free agent and able to sign for a new club, in or out of the current transfer window. [151], In September 2013, the Royal Spanish Football Federation made an official request to FIFA for permission to call up Costa for the Spain national team.
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