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Coverage of the Argentine Primera Division clash between Instituto and River Plate.
Next Game: River Plate vs. San Lorenzo - Saturday, July 26 at 11pm in Argentine Primera Division
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | River Plate | 20 | 21 | 41 |
| 2 | Rosario Central | 19 | 16 | 41 |
| 3 | Argentinos Juniors | 19 | 16 | 37 |
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Inter Milan beat River Plate to reach Club World Cup last 16
Inter Milan secure a 2-0 win over River Plate to qualify for the Club World Cup last 16, where they will face Fluminense.Jun 26, 06:17
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Fluminense reach Club World Cup last 16 after goalless draw with Mamelodi Sundowns
Fluminense sealed the all-Brazilian presence in the Club World Cup round of 16 after holding Mamelodi Sundowns to a goalless draw.Jun 25, 22:41
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Real Madrid's new superstar Franco Mastantuono has hurdles to overcome at Bernabeu explains South American football expert Tim Vickery
South American football expert Tim Vickery tells Sports Mole that he has "some concerns" over how much of an impact Franco Mastantuono can have at Real Madrid.Jun 25, 09:54
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Inter lineup vs. River Plate: Predicted XI for Club World Cup clash as triple fitness boost 'revealed'
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Inter Milan could line up for Wednesday's Club World Cup Group E clash with River Plate.Jun 23, 14:01
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Preview: Inter Milan vs. River Plate - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Club World Cup clash between Inter Milan and River Plate, including predictions, team news and lineups.Jun 23, 13:20
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Inter Milan vs. River Plate: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Inter Milan's Club World Cup contest with River Plate.Jun 22, 09:48
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Preview: River Plate vs Monterrey - prediction, team news, lineups
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Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso makes huge Franco Mastantuono claim as wonderkid prepares for Bernabeu switch
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso confirms that he views Franco Mastantuono as a starter for the club.Jun 19, 08:12
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Franco Mastantuono: A look at Real Madrid's new superstar talent who has been compared to Lionel Messi
A look at Real Madrid's new signing Franco Mastantuono, with the teenager set to officially make the move to the Spanish capital in August.Jun 18, 18:20
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Club World Cup: What is FIFA's criteria for determining qualifiers?
With the 2025 Club World Cup just around the corner, how did all 32 teams qualify for the tournament?Jun 14, 20:07
Real Madrid announce Franco Mastantuono deal: Will wonderkid play for Los Blancos at Club World Cup?
Real Madrid announce the signing of River Plate youngster Franco Mastantuono on a six-year contract, with the move to become official in August.Jun 13, 15:05
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Ten Young Players to Watch at the Club World Cup including Desire Doue and Franco Mastantuono
Sports Mole highlights 10 young players to watch at the Club World Cup, including Paris Saint-Germain superstar Desire Doue.Jun 11, 16:10
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Club World Cup group-by-group predictions: Manchester City, Chelsea cruise through as Lionel Messi left miffed
Sports Mole provides group-by-group predictions for the 2025 Club World Cup, where the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City will be going for glory.Jun 11, 11:34
Real Madrid reach 'full agreement' to sign £33.2m wonderkid as Club World Cup decision revealed
Real Madrid reportedly strike a total agreement to sign a 17-year-old Argentinian wonderkid, but he will not play for Los Blancos at the Club World Cup.Jun 9, 07:45
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Chelsea, Man United miss out on 'Argentine Phil Foden' as Real Madrid reach 'total agreement' for £33.2m teenager
Chelsea and Manchester United are apparently about to concede defeat in the race to sign River Plate teenager Franco Mastantuono, who is heading to a Spanish giant instead.Jun 6, 08:21
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Claudio Echeverri could decide his Man City future at Club World Cup as "honest" transfer claim is made about "gifted" starlet
Claudio Echeverri is "likely" to leave Man City on loan this summer, but a strong performance at the FIFA Club World Cup could persuade Pep Guardiola to keep him in his senior squad for next season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jun 4, 18:02
Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos 'make approach' for Argentine wonderkid amid PSG interest
Real Madrid make contact with Argentinian teenager Franco Mastantuono and his club River Plate over a potential transfer, according to a report.Jun 4, 16:04
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2025 FIFA Club World Cup guide: Confirmed groups, new format explained, road to the final
Sports Mole provides the lowdown on how the new FIFA Club World Cup format will work, which teams have been drawn into which groups and their route to the final at this summer's tournament.Jun 4, 15:04
Chelsea's pursuit of 'Argentine Phil Foden' takes twist as Champions League finalists 'join £38m race'
Chelsea and Manchester United will apparently have to fend off competition from a Champions League finalist to strike a deal for Franco Mastantuono this summer.May 31, 07:40
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Tuesday's Copa Libertadores predictions including Sao Paulo vs. Talleres
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