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Atlético slam Barça over Álvarez 'smear campaign'

ESPN Friday 29 May 2026, 22:17 UTC By Alex Kirkland 1 min read
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The article discusses Atlético Madrid's criticism of Barcelona's alleged "smear campaign" against forward Julián Álvarez. The club claims that Barcelona has been spreading false information about Álvarez's character and behavior, which has led to a negative perception of the player. Atlético Madrid is defending Álvarez's reputation and accusing Barcelona of trying to undermine his value in the transfer market.

Atlético Madrid have accused Barcelona of a "relentless smear campaign" in their pursuit of forward Julián Álvarez.
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