- 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.
