Julián Álvarez excels in Qatar 2022 with the Argentine national team. With his goals against Poland, Australia, and now a brace in the semifinal against Croatia, the 22-year-old forward has become a key piece of the Albiceleste, alongside stars like Lionel Messi. In this way, the striker fulfills a childhood dream that his grandmother recounted on ESPN.
The lady comments on how little Julián started playing on the fields at the age of 3 and a half. She says that, in the beginning, he wasn't very friendly, although now "he talks more." She also comments that, nowadays, this boy is always smiling because his dream "was to reach the national team and play with Messi."
Messi already knew Julián Álvarez since he was a child
The longing came from quite some time ago. A photograph was shared on social media showing a young Julián Álvarez next to Lionel Messi, during the final of the 2014 World Cup that Argentina played against Germany.
The little boy who took a photo with Messi in 2014 is his teammate in the Albiceleste eight years later. Photo: Invictos
How many goals does Julián Álvarez have in the World Cup?
Throughout Qatar 2022, Julián Álvarez has scored four goals: one against Poland in the group stage, one against Australia in the round of 16, and two against Croatia in the semifinals.
Where does Julián Álvarez play?
The Cordoban player plays for Manchester City. He joined the team in mid-2022 after playing for River Plate.
The striker was born in Calchín, Córdoba, Argentina. Photo: Marca.