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The Argentina National Team beat Ecuador 1-0 at the Monumental with a great goal from Lionel Messi and the surroundings of that match left many anecdotes, such as that of Julián Álvarez receiving a Spiderman mask from a River Plate fan.
The Spiderman mask is a symbol of the celebrations of “La Araña” Julián Álvarez during his time as a River Plate footballer.that is the reason for the gift from the fan of the millionaire cast that starred in the curious moment.
Julián Álvarez, somewhat embarrassed, as is customary in his personality, He finally agreed, smiling, to put on the fan’s gift. And thus another anecdote from the start of the South American qualifiers is sealed.
Julián Álvarez enters the history of River Plate
Recently Julián Álvarez made history by being on the shortlist for the Ballon d’Or along with other Argentines such as Messi, Dibu Martínez, Alexis McCallister and Enzo Fernández.
Besides He became the 11th player from River Plate to enter this select lista historic event for the club that still thanks one of its prodigal sons and does not forget its legendary celebration.
This is the list of footballers who have passed through River Plate who have been considered for the Ballon d’Or:
Alfredo Di Stefano He was nominated in 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960 and 1961.
Omar Sivori It was considered in the years 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, and 1964.
Hernan Crespothe remembered Argentine goalscorer was included in the years 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2001.
Ariel Ortega in the year 1998.
Marcelo Gallardothe now historic coach was taken into account in the year 2000.
Pablo Aimar in 2002 and 2003.
Javier Saviola In 2002.
Radamel Falcaothe legendary Colombian gunner was considered in the years 2012, 2013 and 2017.
Javier Mascherano in 2014 and 2015.
Gonzalo Higuain in 2016.
Julian Alvarez He becomes the eleventh footballer to emerge from River considered for 2023.
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