Simeone returned to Atletico in 2003 to help the club going through a difficult moment in their history. With new teammates including fellow countryman Ariel Ibagaza, and two new homegrown talents by the names of Fernando Torres and Gabi Fernandez, he helped re-establish the team in the top flight after two seasons down in the second tier.
His international career with Argentina was also long and successful, including 11 goals in 108 caps, appearances at three World Cups, and two Copa America titles. After finishing his playing career back home with Racing Club, he also began his coaching career in Argentine football, before answering another call to return to Atletico as manager in December 2011.
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