Cholo Simeone visits son Giuliano in Miami, backs Julián Álvarez

Diego “Cholo” Simeone, the coach of Atlético Madrid, made a special trip to Miami to support his son, Giuliano, who is part of the Argentine squad for the World Cup 2026. Simeone, currently on vacation, joined his wife Carla Pereyra and their younger daughters, Francesca and Valentina, for a family day event organized by the national team. The reunion provided a moment of familial support for Giuliano before Argentina's crucial Round of 32 match against Cape Verde. Images of the family gathering circulated on social media, showing Giuliano with his sisters Francesca and Valentina, as well as his brother Gianluca. Giuliano's girlfriend, Irene Ariza, was also present, underscoring the importance of family support during the high-stakes tournament. Beyond his personal visit, Simeone also shared his thoughts with the press regarding the Argentine national team's performance and specifically addressed the situation of player Julián Álvarez. Simeone offered strong backing for Álvarez, emphasizing his importance to Atlético Madrid and advising him to concentrate on the upcoming World Cup match rather than transfer speculation. "He is the player we have in mind to generate play around him," Simeone stated. "His future is, above all, tomorrow's game, and the best thing that can happen to him is to focus on that and not think about all these things." Simeone praised Álvarez's resilience and exemplary work ethic despite external speculation, highlighting his improved rhythm and intensity in recent games.

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He is the player we have in mind to generate play around him. His future is, above all, tomorrow's game, and the best thing that can happen to him is to focus on that and not think about all these things.