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Julian Alvarez

Argentina forward at Atletico Madrid who scored a penalty in their 2026 Champions League semi-final against Arsenal.

2026-04-282026-06-25

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Alvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico By AFP June 23, 2026 03:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Semi Final - Argentina v Croatia - Lusail Stad

    Alvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico
  3. Citizen Digital

    Alvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico By AFP June 23, 2026 03:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Semi Final - Argentina v Croatia - Lusail Stad

    Alvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico
  4. Citizen Digital

    Madrid put a 150 million euro ($172m) offer in for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez but more to fulfil a Florentino Perez election campaign pledge and disrupt rivals Barcelona's plans than to truly try to bring the forward to the Santiago Bernabeu.

    What Real Madrid's new signings add to Mourinho's project
  5. May 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    "We're all fully aware that this could well be Leo's last World Cup, given his age, but it's his decision at the end of the day," teammate Julian Alvarez said in an interview with FIFA.com.

    Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?
  7. Citizen Digital

    Arsenal were nearly caught on the counter in a frenetic start when Julian Alvarez shot just wide before Giuliano Simeone's close-range effort deflected past the post.

    Saka ends Arsenal's 20-year wait to reach Champions League final
  8. The Standard

    Viktor Gyokeres fired Arsenal ahead before Julian Alvarez responded with an equaliser for Atletico.That match, however, was not without controversy.

    All square, all to play for: Arsenal, Atletico battle for Champions League final spot
  9. The Standard

    I'm sorry, but this cannot happen."Arsenal took the lead after Hancko fouled Viktor Gyokeres, who scored the resulting penalty, before Julian Alvarez levelled with another spot kick early in the second half after a Ben White handball.

    Arsenal boss Arteta livid over Eze penalty review in Atletico draw
  10. April 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    I'm sorry but this cannot happen." Arsenal took the lead after Hancko fouled Viktor Gyokeres, who scored the resulting penalty, before Julian Alvarez levelled with another spot kick early in the second half after a Ben White handball.

    'This cannot happen': Arsenal's Arteta livid over Eze penalty review
  12. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Julian Alvarez's penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday.

    Arsenal, Atletico trade penalties in Champions League semi-final draw
  13. Citizen Digital

    "We have to get up from that blow and give everything to get to the final," key striker Julian Alvarez said on Monday.

    Simeone, Atletico chasing redemption against Arsenal

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Alvarez says transfer from Atletico Madrid best for everyone

    Argentina forward Julian Alvarez said he wants to leave Atletico Madrid, a move he believes would be "best for everyone," with Real Madrid and Barcelona competing for his signature. Atletico rejected a 150 million euro offer from Real Madrid earlier this month.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Alvarez says transfer from Atletico best for everyone

    Argentina forward Julian Alvarez said he wants to leave Atletico Madrid in a move that would be "best for everyone", with Real Madrid and Barcelona competing for his signature. Atletico rejected a 150 million euro offer from Real earlier this month.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Real Madrid signs three players for Mourinho's first season

    Real Madrid have signed Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, and Ibrahima Konate under new coach Jose Mourinho to reinforce the squad after two seasons without a major trophy. Cucurella joined from Chelsea for around 55 million euros, Konate agreed a four-year deal, and Silva was also signed ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. Messi aims to win second World Cup with Argentina

    Lionel Messi, who will turn 39 during the 2026 World Cup, continues as Argentina's talisman as they attempt to retain the trophy in North America after his 2022 Qatar triumph.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Saka fires Arsenal to first Champions League final in 20 years

    Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years after Bukayo Saka scored in a 1-0 second-leg win over Atletico Madrid on May 5, 2026, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory. The Gunners will face Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the final in Budapest on May 30.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Arsenal face Atletico Madrid in Champions League semi-final decider

    Arsenal host Atletico Madrid in a UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg with the tie level at 1-1 after last week's first leg in Madrid. The winner on the night will secure a place in the final, with extra time and penalties to decide the outcome if needed.

    5 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 1 May

  1. Arsenal's Arteta furious over overturned Eze penalty in Atletico draw

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta protested the VAR reversal of a penalty awarded to his team in their 1-1 Champions League semi-final first leg draw against Atletico Madrid, saying the decision to overturn Eberechi Eze's penalty after a review was unacceptable and changed the course of the match.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 April

  1. Arsenal's Arteta angry over VAR overturning Eze penalty decision

    Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta was furious after a penalty awarded to his team was overturned by VAR review during their 1-1 Champions League semi-final first leg draw at Atletico Madrid, with the decision coming after defender David Hancko made contact with Eberechi Eze's foot in the box.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal, Atletico Madrid draw 1-1 in Champions League semi

    Julian Alvarez's second-half penalty earned Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final first leg, after Viktor Gyokeres had given Arsenal the lead from the spot before the interval.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Atlético Madrid faces Arsenal seeking first Champions League win

    Atlético Madrid hosts Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday, seeking redemption after a Copa del Rey final defeat. The Spanish club has never won Europe's premier competition but can take a first step toward a fourth final appearance.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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