Atlético furious after Julián Álvarez’s absence for The Best 2025 award

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By: Manu Tournoux

Atlético de Madrid: Julian Alvarez’s completely successful bet

The absence of Julián Álvarez among the 22 strikers shortlisted for The Best 2025 prize caused surprise and annoyance at Atlético de Madrid. The club expressed its amazement on social networks, emphasizing that the Argentinian, with his 29 goals scored during his first season in Madrid, would have deserved to appear alongside stars like Dembélé or Lamine Yamal. His exceptional season seems to have been ignored by FIFA, while other renowned attackers like Messi, CR7 or Vinicius were retained.

During this first season at Atlético, Álvarez scored 29 goals in all competitions and provided 8 assists in 57 matches. Despite these impressive statistics and his decisive impact, FIFA did not include him in their list. To mark its disagreement, the club published a tweet with the spider emoji, symbol of Julián Álvarez, thus expressing its astonishment and support for its Argentine star.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.