Doha: The loss to Saudi Arabia in the first match of the Qatar World Cup (Qatar World Cup 2022) was a big shock in the Argentina camp. Defeated after 36 matches unbeaten. That too to Saudi Arabia. A single defeat shattered the confidence of Argentina supporters. Messi scored from the penalty. In the end, the loss was 1-2. The question was, is there no one to score goals in the Argentina team without Messi? Argentina were knocked out in the group stage before the knockouts. The remaining two matches had to be won. Messi scored as he did. Argentina won the last two matches with a margin of 2-0. Messi is no longer alone. Enzo Fernandez became the hero with one goal against Mexico. Another youngster Julian Alvarez scored Argentina's second goal against Poland. Who is this Julian? Presented by NextWorldCup.
Julian Alvarez was born in Calchin, Argentina. Father Gustavo and mother Mariana. Julian's family discovered football talent in him at an early age. Hugo Rafael, a local coach, was found. Interestingly, Hugo Ravale had a pizza shop. He worked in the municipality. He also ran a football school. In that school, Julian is good at football. Later, the opportunity to play in Atlético Calcin was also due to the efforts of Hugo Rafael. There are also stories of broken dreams. A trial call came from the Spanish club Real Madrid. Julian's talent impressed Real Madrid bosses. But Real Madrid faced legal problems in signing the 13-year-old Julian. Julian, however, made those dreams come true. Get a chance to watch from star footballers like Sergio Bemos, Angel Di Maria, Gonzalo Higuain. He also took pictures with them. Although we have to return with a bit of disappointment. Dreaming anew is not forbidden. Julian didn't give up either.
Despite returning empty-handed to Argentina, Boca Juniors were interested in signing him. His family did not agree. Athletic lives in Calchin. The club from which the prince of football Maradona emerged also gave trial to Argentinos Junior. However, he was in Calchin's club until the age of 15. Gharcuno Julian got the opportunity to play in the big academies of Argentina. Finally, he joined Riverplate to get his parents' permission. However, the club has a lot of problems with Julian, who does not like being away from home. It is the club that finds ways to keep him happy. Julian's favorite things, pictures of his parents, were in his locker. Then the opportunity to play in the senior team of Riverplate. As a child, Julian's biggest dream was to play in the World Cup with Leo Messi. Before that he played in 2021 Copa America. This time the opportunity to play in the World Cup, with Messi, in a team. And how do you forget Hugo Raphael, who has contributed the most to the path of that dream! Julian gave a special gift to his childhood teacher as soon as he was established in football. Gave a car to the coach. Much of his success goes to Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola. Julian got a chance at Man City in the January window this year.
Julian's dream now is to win the World Cup. With Messi, for Messi. He was called 'La Arana' during his stay at River Plate. That is, the spider.
