Julián Alvarez
Argentine footballer (born 2000)
Photo: pantkiewicz, CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- Oct 10
Romero's 87th-minute header gives Atlético a 2-1 win at Alavés in La Liga
Cristian Romero headed in Alex Baena's pass in the 87th minute, after Alavés had been down to ten men since Ángel Pérez was sent off. The win is Atlético's fourth straight league victory and lifts them to second, two points behind leaders Barcelona.
- Aug 9
Simeone confirms Atlético will not sell Julián Álvarez despite Barcelona interest
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone says the club has decided not to sell Julián Álvarez, rejecting Barcelona's €100 million offer and the forward's public transfer request from the World Cup.
- Jul 12
Mac Allister and extra-time strikes send Argentina past Switzerland 3-1, setting up semi-final with England
Alexis Mac Allister scored early but Switzerland forced extra time before Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck to seal a 3-1 quarterfinal win at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Argentina now meets England for a place in the 2026 World Cup final.
- Jul 12
Alvarez's extra-time stunner sends Argentina past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in World Cup quarter-final
Argentina needed extra time to overcome a determined Switzerland 3-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. Julian Alvarez's long-range goal in the 112th minute broke a 1-1 deadlock after the Swiss had played with ten men from the 72nd minute.
- May 30
Atlético Madrid Trolls Barcelona with Fake Yamal Bid for Sunflower Seeds and Bad Bunny Tickets Amid Álvarez Transfer Row
Atlético Madrid launched a scathing social media attack on FC Barcelona, posting mock transfer offers for Lamine Yamal involving concert tickets and sunflower seeds, before accusing the Catalan club of a 'smear campaign' over Julián Álvarez.
