According to Marca, former Atletico Madrid player Maxi Rodriguez has spoken about Alvarez's future and Spain's performance at the World Cup.

Maxi Rodriguez played for Espanyol from 2002 to 2005 and for Atletico Madrid from 2005 to 2009. He is currently commentating on the World Cup for a television station and also serves as an ambassador for the Argentine Football Association's global business expansion. As an influential voice, Maxi addressed questions about Alvarez's potential move to Barcelona and shared his views on Spain as a World Cup contender.

Were you surprised by Alvarez's comments?

I don't know the specific details of the situation. People always act in their own interest. The best outcome is when both sides reach a solution that works for everyone.

Do you understand the frustration of Atletico Madrid fans?

Fans always want what's best for the club, and Julian also wants what's best for him. Everyone has to take responsibility for their actions. However, I can't really comment on this because I don't know the specific details.

Do you think this is a difficult situation to resolve?

I don't know the specific positions of both sides. It's hard to analyze or comment from the outside.

Do you think Simeone remains very determined?

Simeone is always very determined. He's a highly competitive person who consistently pushes Atletico Madrid to the top and challenges the strongest teams. I think Simeone is very important for both Atletico Madrid and the Argentine national team. We must respect his legacy.

Vivas, Gustavo Lopez... Maxi Rodriguez. Have you ever considered joining Simeone's coaching staff?

Not at the moment. I have deep affection for the people at Atletico Madrid because they treated me very well during my five years there. That Atletico Madrid was in a transitional phase, different from what came later, but it made me happy because I felt everyone would leave their own mark during their time. I just want to thank Enrique Cerezo and Miguel Ángel Gil, who were always very good to me. One more thing I want to say: even Real Madrid fans have always been very kind to me when we've crossed paths on the street. That's something to appreciate—when people respect you like that.

Gabi Fernández was your teammate and now works with Simeone.

It was clear even when he was playing—his desire to coach, to become a coach, to join the coaching staff. I think he's a legend at Atletico Madrid, and what makes me particularly happy is that he's also a very good person, which is what matters most, because fundamentally we're communicating with people.

What do you think about Spain?

First, Spain is also one of the strong contenders for the championship, and they have players with outstanding technical ability. Obviously, football is about scoring to win. We must respect them because this national team is very strong. For me, France is the most balanced team—their squad is simply too strong. After that, I'd say Spain, Argentina, and we should also watch out for Portugal. Don't rule out Brazil, and I may have missed others. Spain especially—I always admire them.

Does Spain lack proven world-class stars?

Yamal is carrying the team on his shoulders, and he's done so for both Barcelona and Spain. It's remarkable. This is his first World Cup, and he has a long road ahead. Everything depends on the desire to win and the desire to continue making history at Barcelona and with the national team. He has amazing talent, and his ball-handling is very natural. Spain depends heavily on him.

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