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The Promise That Giuliano Simeone Finally Fulfilled After Suffering a Terrible Injury in 2023
The promise of Giuliano Simeone seemed impossible after fracturing his fibula in 2023, but he chose to believe and recovered faster than expected.
Simeone's injury
Giuliano Simeone's story is an example of pure resilience. In August 2023, when he had just arrived on loan at Alavés to make his La Liga debut, a hard tackle in a friendly against Burgos fractured his fibula and put his future in doubt. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, he sent a message to his inner circle, his agents, and his aunt Natalia Simeone, with a promise that seemed impossible: "I'm going to play in the next World Cup." The response was immediate: “No one's messing around here. We'll be there with the Albiceleste."
His recovery
Against all odds, Giuliano recovered in record time. In January, he was already playing with Alavés. He then played in the Paris Olympics and returned to Atlético de Madrid, where he established himself as a right winger in Cholo's lineup. That growth made him a regular for Lionel Scaloni on the national team.
World Cup debut
The promise was fulfilled at the 2026 World Cup. In the match against Jordan, in the 71st minute, he came on for Valentín Barco and made his World Cup debut. "I chose to believe," he wrote on Instagram, recalling that vow. He succeeded: from a fracture that threatened his career to fulfilling his dream of wearing the Argentine jersey in the biggest tournament. A story of faith and character that establishes him as a symbol of overcoming adversity
