At just 24 years old, Julian Alvarez is close to achieving something very special in football. The Argentine player has the chance to complete his collection of major football trophies by winning an Olympic gold medal at Paris 2024.
Recent Achievements
In the past two years, Alvarez has already achieved great success:
- He was part of the Argentina team that won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
- He helped Manchester City win the treble in his first season with the club. This treble included the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League.
This made him the first player to become a world champion and win a domestic treble in the same season.
Winning More Trophies
Julian Alvarez has also won the Copa America and the Finalissima. With these victories, there are few major trophies left for him to win in football.
Argentina’s Football Olympics History
Argentina knows how to win gold medals at the Olympics. They have won gold twice before, in Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008. Javier Mascherano, the current coach, won both of those gold medals. He played alongside Lionel Messi, one of the greatest football players ever.
Controversial Start to Paris 2024
Argentina’s start at Paris 2024 was full of drama. They lost 2-1 to Morocco in a very controversial game. Here’s what happened:
- Argentina scored a goal in the 106th minute, thinking they had tied the game 2-2.
- Fans and players celebrated, but the referee stopped the game and sent the players off the field.
- After two hours, the players came back to play three more minutes because the goal was ruled offside.
- Morocco held their lead and won the game.
Bouncing Back Against Iraq
After the loss to Morocco, Argentina needed a win against Iraq to have a chance at moving to the knockout stages. They won the game 3-1, with Julian Alvarez playing a key role. He made two assists and helped lead his team to victory.
Aiming for Olympic Gold
Argentina has a strong team and could have an amazing campaign if they win the rest of their games. For Julian Alvarez, winning the Olympic gold would be a huge achievement. He has already won many trophies in domestic and international football, but the Olympic gold would be the final piece.
Next Challenge: Ukraine
Argentina’s next game is against Ukraine on Tuesday, July 30. Winning this game will be crucial for their chances to advance in the tournament. If they do, Julian Alvarez will be one step closer to completing his football journey by winning the last major medal on his list.
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