Atletico mock Real Madrid after rejecting Alvarez's €150 million bid

Real Madrid publicly confirmed a €150 million bid for Julian Alvarez, but city rivals Atletico Madrid rejected the offer and pointed to the striker's release clause of €500 million. Alvarez scored 20 goals and provided nine assists last season. The rejection gained extra attention after Atletico appeared to mock Real on social media with laughing emojis following the announcement.