Diego Simeone Admits Atletico Shielded Julian Alvarez From Angry Fans

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Diego Simeone Admits Atletico Shielded Julian Alvarez From Angry Fans

"It was a club decision to not let Julián Álvarez go over with his teammates to greet the fans," Simeone said. Angry Atletico fans protested with Julian Out banners at the training ground and booed him during the match. The club decided to keep Alvarez away from the hostile supporters as he headed straight into the tunnel instead.

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