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Coverage of the Copa Libertadores clash between River Plate and Universitario.
Next Game: River Plate vs. Platense - Saturday, July 12 at 11pm in Argentine Primera Division
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| 4 | River Plate | 18 | 15 | 35 |
| 5 | Boca Juniors | 18 | 12 | 34 |
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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.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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Ffranco-mastantuono.jpg "River Plate's Franco Mastantuono on April 13, 2025")
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
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Copa Libertadores fixtures, including Sao Paulo vs. Talleres.May 27, 05:00
Preview: River Plate vs. Universitario - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa Libertadores clash between River Plate and Universitario, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 25, 08:44
Franco Mastantuono update: Surprise Premier League club 'registers interest' in Argentine starlet
A surprise Premier League team are reportedly one of 17 clubs to register an interest in River Plate starlet Franco Mastantuono.May 2, 11:54
Chelsea, Man United suffer setback in Franco Mastantuono pursuit as River Plate outline transfer stance
Chelsea and Manchester United suffer a setback in their pursuit of Franco Mastantuono as River Plate outline their stance over a potential sale. Apr 28, 23:21
Man United 'plotting £38m swoop' for 'Argentine Phil Foden' as key Ruben Amorim advantage emerges
Manchester United reportedly consider making a move for a 17-year-old Argentine starlet who has been likened to Manchester City's Phil Foden.Apr 22, 12:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Ffranco-mastantuono.jpg "River Plate youngster Franco Mastantuono in August 2024.")
Chelsea transfer news: Blues to battle Premier League rivals for Argentine starlet Franco Mastantuono?
Chelsea are reportedly among three Premier League clubs who are plotting an approach for River Plate prospect Franco Mastantuono.Mar 19, 09:35
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Claudio Echeverri explains why Sergio Aguero influenced his decision to join Man City, makes Savinho, Jeremy Doku comparison
Claudio Echeverri admits that Manchester City legend and fellow Argentine Sergio Aguero influenced him to make the move to the Etihad Stadium.Feb 27, 14:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F09%2Fclaudio-echeverri.jpg "Argentina's Claudio Echeverri on January 17, 2025")
Claudio Echeverri: Man City confirm first-team arrival, squad number as 'the next Lionel Messi' reacts to Etihad transfer
Claudio Echeverri reacts to officially joining Manchester City, who confirm his shirt number and first-team integration into Pep Guardiola's squad.Feb 27, 13:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F09%2Fian-subiabre.jpg "River Plate youngster Ian Subiabre in May 2024.")
Chelsea transfer news: Ian Subiabre meeting to be held ahead of potential €30m deal for Argentine starlet?
Chelsea are reportedly preparing to hold a meeting regarding their interest in signing a River Plate prospect.Feb 25, 10:35
Claudio Echeverri: Possible debut date 'revealed' for Man City's £12.5m signing dubbed the 'next Lionel Messi'
Pep Guardiola could hand Claudio Echeverri his Manchester City debut as early as this weekend, according to reports.Feb 24, 20:48
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Transfer news and rumours: Brian Brobbey to West Ham, Santiago Gimenez to AC Milan, Emiliano Buendia to Bayer Leverkusen
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Brian Brobbey to West Ham United, Santiago Gimenez to AC Milan and Emiliano Buendia to Monaco.Jan 26, 09:25
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