‘You make us laugh more than Barcelona’ - Atletico Madrid brutally mock arch-rivals Real following shock €150m Julian Alvarez bid revelation
Atletico Madrid publicly mocked Real Madrid after the latter issued an official statement regarding a failed €150 million bid for Julian Alvarez. Atletico denied the negotiations and used social media to ridicule their rivals.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intense, often unprofessional nature of modern football rivalries and the use of social media for club PR.
Atletico Madrid have brutally mocked arch-rivals Real Madrid on social media following their shock official statement regarding a massive €150 million (£129m/$173m) bid for Julian Alvarez. The Rojiblancos dismissed the extraordinary announcement with a sarcastic list of clarifications, brutally claiming their city neighbours are far more laughable than reigning La Liga champions Barcelona.
The article reports on a public social media exchange between two sports clubs without taking a side.
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