The people of Córdoba paid tribute to the Spider, after the coronation of the Argentine National Team in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Argentine National Team continues to party! The world champions returned to the country and have continued to receive tributes ever since. In this context, Julián Álvarez had a tremendous reception in Calchín, his town in Córdoba: He rode in a pumper, they gave him the key to the city, They named the Club Atlético Calchín stadium after him and he also gave an emotional speech.
It is estimated that close to 10,000 people from different towns in Cordoba came to honor the young striker, who rode in a pumper (together with his entire family) through the streets, wearing the Albiceleste shirt and the medal on his chest. In addition, he showed a replica of the trophy.
El Araña, who scored four goals in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar (including two great goals in the semifinal with Croatia, no less) He was declared an illustrious citizen and was given the key to Calchín. In turn, the Club Atlético Calchín stadium was renamed Julián Álvarez and there is also the idea of making a statue with his image lifting the World Cup.
(VIDEO) The tremendous reception for Julián Álvarez in Calchín after being world champion
Once he arrived at the stadium, the young Manchester City striker greeted all the boys who were waiting for him on the pitch. In addition, he walked with the Cup, greeting the stands of the field that, from now on, will bear his name. “Let’s go champion!”, they sang euphorically from the stands.
The emotional speech of Julián Álvarez in his tremendous reception in Calchín
“Good afternoon everyone. It’s hard to talk at a time like this, In the situation that we Argentines are experiencing, the greatest joy of all”, was the first thing Julián Álvarez said when they gave him the microphone to speak to the Calchín fans. “Thank you all very much. Grateful for life for the love and support, to the people of Calchín and to the people of every corner of the country. Every day we all feel more proud to be Argentines. It is a very big emotion. Having fulfilled a dream is very difficult to describe in words. You feel what we had to live through, “he added. In turn, he apologized to his fans:” I take advantage of apologizing because I cannot answer all the messagesbecause there are many, but know that I read them, that they arrive”.
(VIDEO) Julián Álvarez received the key to Calchín
Furthermore, he made it clear that “It is a pride to represent the country in such an important event” and that they felt “local” because of the support of the Argentines in all the stadiums in Qatar. “The 47 million played with us on the field and we tried to represent them in the best way. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for these moments. I always dreamed of winning these things. It was one of my biggest dreams. I always knew or never imagined not fulfilling my dreams. That it happened to me at the age of 22 is something incredible.”he claimed.
(VIDEO) The emotional speech of Julián Álvarez in Calchín
In turn, he left a message for the little ones. “There are always things to keep dreaming about, it is one of the purposes of life. Telling the youngest and adolescents to keep dreaming, believing, that if they work and sacrifice and every day they do things well and, above all, if they are good people, every day they are closer to achieving their goals and their dreams”, said. And he sentenced: “We made history, this is going to stay for life.”
(VIDEO) Julián Álvarez’s show with Los Caligaris in his tribute in Calchín
(VIDEO) Julián Álvarez’s show with Los Caligaris in his tribute in Calchín
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