'Let him leave once and for all': Atletico asks Alvarez to 'not go near fans'
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone confirmed the club instructed striker Julian Alvarez to avoid fans following hostile reactions during a match against Villarreal. Supporters jeered Alvarez after he expressed a desire to leave the club to fulfill his career dreams.
Why it matters
Highlights the volatile relationship between professional athletes and fanbases when transfer rumors and personal ambitions clash with club loyalty.
Giuliano Simeone scored a late equaliser as Atletico Madrid came back to draw 2-2 with Villarreal after playing the final stages of the match with 10 men.The late goal came after Villarreal had taken the lead from the penalty spot following Robin Le Normand's red card in the 76th minute.Le Normand was sent off for bringing down Georges Mikautadze inside the box, and Mikautadze converted the penalty to put Villarreal 2-1 ahead.Atletico responded with one final counter-attack.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in