Messi said prayer to his late grandmother before Argentina's World Cup winning penalty
FootballMan City and World Cup Star Alvarez Hangs Out With Girlfriend at Eiffel Tower
- Manchester City star Julian Alvarez made name for himself at the 2022 World Cup
- He starred alongside Lionel Messi for most of the tournament in Argentina's 3-5-2
- The striker is currently enjoying his allotted time off in Paris with his girlfriend
Manchester City striker, Julian Alvarez was part of the Argentina squad that lifted the World Cup. He played all seven games, scoring four goals and assisting in one other for La Albiceleste.
He is in a relationship with social media content creator Maria Emilia Ferrero, who he has been dating for four years since his days at former club, River Plate.
Alvarez comes off as a quiet guy, but that does not stop him from showing off his love life. He is currently enjoying the weekend off with his girlfriend in France.
Alvarez and girlfriend visit France
According to The Square, Paris is one of the world's favourite holiday destinations and the World Cup winner has picked the Eiffel Tower to hang out with his partner.
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He shared the picture on Instagram with a caption translated as:
"One of the most beautiful wonders of the world and the Eiffel Tower behind."
Alvarez and Ferrero are defying a fan petition against their relationship, which demanded they end the romance.
Fans petition against Alvarez girlfriend
More than 20,000 football fans signed a petition on change.org, insisting the 22-year-old should dump his girlfriend of four years during the World Cup in Qatar.
As previously reported by Sports Brief, the petition started after Ferrero prevented fans from getting close to him to take pictures during Argentina's title celebration.
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FootballGuardiola tipped Alvarez for glory
Pep Guardiola interfered in a debate between Manchester City players on who had the best chance of winning the World Cup ahead of their departure.
The Spanish and Portuguese players tipped themselves, but the Spanish manager pointed to Alvarez and said he had the better chance because of Lionel Messi.
That was indeed the case and fans are impressed with the Spanish manager's foresight, as Sports Brief also reported.
Kepa spotted in Paris with fiancee
Sports Brief earlier reported on Chelsea goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga vacationing in Paris with his fiancee, Andrea Martinez over the weekend.
With Alvarez's recent visit, it makes two Premier League stars who spent the weekend at the Eiffel Tower in Paris with their partners.
Kepa's form has been dependent on his love life, with a drastic dip in form of two years following a separation from his childhood girlfriend.