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Julian Alvarez has become a household name in soccer over the last few years. The Argentinian youngster has endured a meteoric rise as he garnered widespread recognition on both the domestic and international front, with his incredible exploits for Manchester City and La Albiceleste. However, despite his on-field prowess, the spotlight now shifts to his personal life, particularly his relationship with his beloved girlfriend, Emilia Ferrero.

Curiosity has been high since 20,000 fans signed a petition calling for Ferrero and Alvarez to split. So, who is Emilia Ferrero, and what caused her fans to respond with such fervor? Let’s dive deeper.

Who is Emilia Ferrero? Meet the girlfriend of the Manchester City star!

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María Emilia Ferrero was born on June 12, 2000, in the village of Calchin, Argentina, similar to where Julian Alvarez also grew up. She is a hockey player and works as a physical education teacher at a high school. The 23YO is also a social media influencer and has amassed over 576K followers on Instagram. Emilia has maintained a low profile throughout her life, with limited information about her family background, including details about her parents. 

However, she was raised alongside her sister, Candela, although specifics about her sister remain elusive. Emilia and Alvarez allegedly forged a strong bond while residing in their shared village and attending the same high school. Rumors suggest that the two initially began dating approximately five years ago, experiencing a breakup before reconciling and giving their relationship a second chance. Yet, there are some elements where Ferrero made the news!

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Why did fans sign a petition for Julian Alvarez to break up with Emilia Ferrero?

In January 2023, a Change.org petition titled ‘Julian, break up with Mary Jane’ was set up. Spiderman’s love interest, Mary Jane, refers to the former River Plate forward’s nickname, ‘La Arana,’ which means ‘The Spider.’ It gained traction by gathering over 20,000 signatures, urging Alvarez to end his relationship with Ferrero. The petition emerged following a video circulating online depicting Ferrero apparently declining a group of fans a photo opportunity with her boyfriend. 

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The backlash stemmed from reports of Ferrero raising her voice at the fans while they were taking a picture with Alvarez. In the video, Emilia was heard saying, “Guys, one more photo, and that’s it. We have to go.” However, subsequent information indicated that she was simply pressed for time rather than outright refusing the fans’ request. Despite the uproar, neither Alvarez nor Ferrero addressed the petition publicly, and it appears that it did not lead to their separation, as the couple remains together.