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'The training facilities are s*** and the academy is dead': Diego Costa launches foul-mouthed rant against former club Atletico Madrid... and claims Diego Simeone's side are 'not at the level' to challenge in Europe

Diego Costa has launched an astonishing rant against his former side Atletico Madrid, claiming the club's training facilities are 's***' and the academy is 'dead'.

Costa, who is a free agent after terminating his contract with Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro in January, had two spells with the Spanish club.

The striker enjoyed a successful stint at Atletico from 2010 to 2014, which included winning the La Liga title and reaching the Champions League final under Diego Simeone, before leaving to join Chelsea.

Diego Costa had two stints at Atletico Madrid but has criticised the state of the Spanish club

He re-signed for the club at the request of Simeone in 2017 but injuries limited his impact, although he was a member of the team that won the Europa League in 2018.