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The club is supposed to be hiding the truth of what's happening to one of the best strikers in the world: "He won't eat anything".
Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsProgressive3 hr. ago

The club is supposed to be hiding the truth of what's happening to one of the best strikers in the world: "He won't eat anything".

The article discusses the mental health struggles of Argentine footballer Julian Alvarez, who has been absent from training with Atlético Madrid due to severe personal issues, including depression. According to Spanish journalist Juan Jesus and the Spanish media outlet COPE, Alvarez has been diagnosed with depression and is refusing food, leading to weight loss. He has been training with his former club River Plate in Argentina. The situation is linked to a disagreement between Alvarez and Atlético Madrid regarding his future. The club reportedly plans to sell him to Arsenal for around €150 million but does not approve of his desire to join Barcelona. Alvarez had an outstanding season with Atlético, scoring 20 goals in 49 matches, and was also successful with Argentina’s national team, reaching the World Cup final.

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Večer logoVečerIndependent🔒Progressive3 hr. ago
The club is supposed to be hiding the truth of what's happening to one of the best strikers in the world: "He won't eat anything".

The article discusses the mental health struggles of Argentine footballer Julian Alvarez, who has been absent from training with Atlético Madrid due to severe personal issues, including depression. According to Spanish journalist Juan Jesus and the Spanish media outlet COPE, Alvarez has been diagnosed with depression and is refusing food, leading to weight loss. He has been training with his former club River Plate in Argentina. The situation is linked to a disagreement between Alvarez and Atlético Madrid regarding his future. The club reportedly plans to sell him to Arsenal for around €150 million but does not approve of his desire to join Barcelona. Alvarez had an outstanding season with Atlético, scoring 20 goals in 49 matches, and was also successful with Argentina’s national team, reaching the World Cup final.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the conflict between the player and the club in a manner that highlights the club's alleged attempts to hide the player's mental health condition for financial gain, which implies criticism of corporate interests over individual well-being. This framing leans toward a left-leaning

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