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Fifa Club World Cup Group E guide: Inter reeling, wunderkind Mastantuono looks to make mark
River Plate (Argentina) How they qualified: Best team in the Conmebol four-year ranking. Manager: Marcelo Gallardo. Club legend who returned for his second spell as coach in 2024, having previously been in charge from 2014 to 2022. Such is his standing at River Plate, there is a bronze statue of Gallardo outside the club's Estadio Monumental of him holding aloft the Copa Libertadores trophy, which he won once as a player there and twice as a manager. Star player: Franco Mastantuono. Latest wunderkind off the River Plate production line, the 17-year-old winger is one of the most in-demand players in world football. Looks set to join Real Madrid after the tournament. Has seven goals and four assists in 19 games this season. One to watch: Miguel Borja. The experienced Colombian striker has struggled at times this season but retains the faith of Gallardo. The 32-year-old will be hoping to regain the form of last season when he scored 31 goals across competitions. Domestic season record: Currently second in the Argentine Primera Division Group B, four points behind leaders Rosario Central. Fixtures: June 17 (11pm kick-off UAE): Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field, Seattle. June 22 (5am KO): Monterray at Rose Bowl, Passedena. June 26 (5am KO): Inter Milan at Lumen Field, Seattle. Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan) How they qualified: 2022 AFC Champions League winners. Manager: Maciej Skorza. Polish coach led Urawa to their third AFC Champions League crown after beating Saudi side and title holders Al Hilal 2-1 over two legs, but left the club in December 2023 only to be reappointed eight months later. Star player: Matheus Savio. Former Brazil Under-20 international started his career in his home country with Flamengo before joining Japanese side Kashiwa Reysol in 2020. Switched to Urawa in 2024 and will be a key cog in their attack in the US, operating mainly on the left flank. One to watch: Ryoma Watanabe. Japanese attacking midfielder is Urawa's top scorer so far this season with six goals in 17 J1 League games. The 28-year-old joined from Tokyo FC in January 2024. Domestic season record: Currently third in the J1 League, six points behind leaders Kashima Antlers, having played two games more. Fixtures: June 17 (11pm kick-off UAE): River Plate at Lumen Field, Seattle. June 21 (11pm KO): Inter Milan at Lumen Field, Seattle. June 26 (5am KO): Monterray at Rose Bowl, Passedena. Monterrey (Mexico) How they qualified: 2021 Concacaf Champions League winners. Manager: Domenec Torrent. A former assistant coach to Pep Guardiola at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City. The Spaniard has since been the main man at New York City FC, Flamengo and Galatasaray, before moving to Mexican side Atletico San Luis. Only took over at Monterrey on May 21. Star player: Sergio Canales. Attacking Spanish midfielder has previously played for Real Madrid, Valencia, Real Sociedad and Real Betis. Joined Monterrey in 2023 where he has scored 31 goals and provided 16 assists in 80 games. Was involved in a training ground incident with former coach Martin Demichelis in April that left Canales with leg injuries after he kicked a glass door. One to watch: Lucas Ocampos. Versatile Argentine forward who started his career at River Plate before moving to Europe, playing for the likes of Monaco, Marseille and Sevilla - where he won two Europa League titles - before moving to Mexico in a €7 million deal in 2024. Missed the start of the current season due to injury but has provided four assists in 10 Liga MX matches since returning to action. Domestic season record: Currently seventh in Liga MX, nine points behind leaders Toluca. Fixtures: June 18 (5am kick-off UAE): Inter Milan at Rose Bowl, Passedena. June 22 (5am KO): River Plate at Rose Bowl, Passedena. June 26 (5am KO): Urawa Red Diamonds at Rose Bowl, Passedena. Inter Milan (Italy) How they qualified: Fourth-best team in the Uefa four-year coefficient rankings. Manager: Cristian Chivu. Romanian has been rushed into the role ahead of the tournament after Simone Inzaghi left the club following their Uefa Champions League final drubbing by PSG. Chivu, a former Inter defender and youth-team coach, helped Parma avoid relegation from Serie A this season in his first managerial role, which he left after just four months to rejoin Inter. Star player: Lautaro Martinez. Prolific Argentine striker scored 22 goals across competitions last season as Inter finished runners-up in Serie A and the Champions League. Has 151 goals in 331 games for Inter, helping the Nerazzurri win two Serie A titles, two Italian Cups and three Italian Supercups. Helped his country win the 2022 World Cup and two Copa Americas, scoring 32 goals in 70 appearances. One to watch: Marcus Thuram. France forward was Inter's top scorer in Serie A last season with 14 goals, while his total of seven assists was only bettered by Federico Dimarco. Inter will be hoping he is fighting fit in the US after suffering from thigh injuries in the second half of the campaign. Fixtures: June 18 (5am kick-off UAE): Monterrey at Rose Bowl, Passedena. June 21 (11pm KO): Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field, Seattle. June 26 (5am KO): Inter Milan at Lumen Field, Seattle.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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EPSO: Deputies, officers in home when explosion set off
(MONUMENT, Colo.) — The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) reported that on Saturday, May 17, a suspect was arrested and charged with Attempted Homicide of a Peace Officer after he was believed to have deliberately caused an explosion in a home while deputies and police officers were inside. According to EPSO, around 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, the Monument Police Department responded to a reported family disturbance in the 40 block of Front Street, near 2nd Street and Mitchell Avenue, in Monument. The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Miguel Borja, had been involved in previous incidents and disturbing behavior, prompting a request for EPSO's assistance. EPSO reported that during the incident on Saturday, Borja allegedly tried to light another person on fire. Responding officers evacuated the home, but Borja barricaded himself inside. While trying to communicate with Borja, officers smelled a strong odor of gas inside the home. According to EPSO, an explosion, believed to have been intentionally caused by Borja, occurred as deputies and officers tried to enter part of the residence. Two officers and three deputies were inside the home when the explosion happened. All five were taken to the hospital and later released. Borja was taken into custody and to the hospital for treatment of burn-related injuries. According to EPSO, he was charged with one count of Attempted Assault, one count of Arson, three counts of Attempted Homicide, and five counts of Attempted Homicide of a Peace Officer. 'I am incredibly thankful members of law enforcement were not seriously injured during this incident,' said El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal. 'Criminals like Borja do not belong in our communities, and I am grateful he is in the custody of my deputies. Thank you to our collaborating partners, at the local and federal levels, for assisting us in this investigation and ensuring justice for everyone harmed by this troubling act of violence.' EPSO detectives assumed responsibility for the investigation, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the Colorado Springs Police Department Regional Explosives Unit, and the Metro Crime Lab. The cause of the explosion is being investigated. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Reuters
15-03-2025
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River Plate stifled in 0-0 draw at Deportivo Riestra
BUENOS AIRES, March 15 (Reuters) - River Plate were held to a 0-0 draw at Deportivo Riestra in the Argentine Primera Division on Saturday, a result that left them second in the Group B table. River Plate have 19 points, one behind Independiente, having played one more match. Deportivo are fifth with 13 points. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. Miguel Borja went closest to scoring in first-half stoppage time, as the River Plate striker got into the box and nearly got round on-rushing Deportivo keeper Ignacio Arce. However, his shot from a tight angle hit the post. The second half was uneventful, with neither side showing much attacking intent, and River Plate registered the only shot on target despite dominating in possession.
Reuters
23-02-2025
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Borja, Mastantuono on target in River Plate's 2-0 win over San Martin
SAN JUAN, Argentina, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Miguel Borja and Franco Mastantuono broke through a sturdy San Martin defence in the second half to secure a 2-0 win for River Plate in the Argentine Primera Division Apertura tournament on Saturday. A through ball from Pity Martinez found Colombian forward Borja in the box in the 56th minute. Borja shook off defender Alejandro Molina and an onrushing keeper Matias Borgogno with an athletic first touch to break the deadlock after a frustrating first half. The visitors doubled their lead 13 minutes later when Mastantuono found the bottom of the left corner off Gonzalo Montiel's pass, condemning a winless San Martin to their third straight loss in the competition. Unbeaten River Plate, who host Estudiantes next Saturday, moved to third in Group B with 15 points, a point above fourth-placed San Lorenzo who have a game in hand.
Reuters
17-02-2025
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Borja earns River Plate 1-0 home victory over Lanus
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 16 (Reuters) - A second-half strike by Miguel Borja earned River Plate a 1-0 home win over Lanus in the Apertura tournament of the Argentine Primera Division on Sunday. Substitute Borja netted in the 77th minute after a deflection from the defence ricocheted off River's Maximiliano Meza and into the Colombian's path for his first goal this season. The 32-year-old Borja missed a golden chance to score a second goal seven minutes later, sending a penalty kick over the crossbar. Lanus pushed hard for a late equaliser, but goalkeeper Franco Armani produced a couple of key saves to secure victory for River, who moved into third place in Group B with 12 points.
