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Pep Guardiola admits Julian Alvarez has not rested since World Cup triumph

Pep Guardiola says Julian Alvarez has had "not much" of a rest since winning the World Cup.

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Pep Guardiola congratulates Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi for World Cup victory

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has congratulated Julian Alvarez and former player Lionel Messi following Argentina's World Cup win.

Julian Alvarez of Argentina during the World Cup match between Argentina v Croatia

2022 FIFA World Cup: English-based contingent top list of minutes played in Qatar

The Premier League was the leading division at the tournament, with a total of 33,786 minutes shared between 121 players, ahead of Spain’s La Liga (18,343) and Germany’s Bundesliga (14,289).

Julian Alvarez of Argentina during the World Cup match between Argentina v Croatia

Argentina's World Cup 'spider' man Alvarez, the pride of his village

Julian Alvarez has been a revelation for Argentina at the World Cup but back in his tiny home village the player nicknamed "Spider" is celebrated for his humility and hailed as a "hero" and "ambassador".

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