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Forbes
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
River Plate And Boca Juniors Crash Out Of The Argentinian Championship
Franco Mastantuono of River Plate plays during the match between River Plate and Platense at Estadio ... More Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on May 20. River Plate and Boca Juniors will forever be the two biggest names in the 'Liga Profesional' in Argentina, however these are turbulent times and both clubs have just crashed out of the national league championship at the quarter-final stage. Both sides lost at home to 'smaller' clubs in a depressing week for their fans and another bad tournament for their domestic and global reputations. Not least with a Club World Cup on the horizon and the likes of Bayern Munich and Inter Milan lying in wait. During the calendar year, Argentina has two league tournaments. The first of which is known as the 'aperatura' and after a period of league matches it has now reached the play-off stage. At least this means Boca and River will have another shot at league glory in 2025 but the first half of the campaign has ended in tears at the quarter final stage. Ignacio Schor of Platense celebrates after scoring the last penalty during a penalty shoot-out after ... More the Torneo Apertura Betano 2025 quarterfinals match between River Plate and Platense at Estadio Mas Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on May 20. Last night River Plate was shocked at home by Platense, a relatively tiny club that plays its home games just 5km from River Plate's gigantic Estadio Monumental. For context, River Plate sits fourth in the annual table with just one loss from 16 games. Platense sits in 13th place with just six wins in 16. This was a shock on every level. River Plate needed a penalty 12 minutes into stoppage time just to take the game to 1-1 and a penalty shoot-out despite having 74% of the ball and 21 shots at goal. The hosts missed two penalties after the final whistle and Platense players erupted with joy on the pitch as they advanced to the semi-finals. Platense defeated Racing Club in the previous round so the team is on an incredible run, but that won't be much consolation for River Plate, who would have been looking forward to home advantage in the semi-finals against San Lorenzo. This has to be considered a failure for the hosts who have the best squad in the league and ambitions of continental glory this season. Anything can happen in knock-out football but this River Plate team has flattered to deceive too often in recent times. Edinson Cavani (L) of Boca Juniors and teammates leave the pitch after losing the Torneo Apertura ... More Betano 2025 quarterfinals match between Boca Juniors and Independiente at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on May 19. Boca Juniors is having a considerably worse period in its history than River. The team aren't playing in the Copa Libertadores this season and now for the best part of three years they haven't been winning the league either. They lost 1-0 at home to rivals Independiente in the play-off quarter finals this weekend. Boca were embarrassed before the season started when they failed to qualify for South America's top club competition. Boca has had plenty of off-field issues in recent years and on it performances have been disastrous. The only thing that might save some face would be success against rivals River Plate, but Boca has only managed to win one of their last six 'Superclasico' derby games. MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 05: A general view inside the venue as the LED screen displays the final ... More groups during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Draw at Telemundo Studios on December 05, 2024 in Miami, Florida. Both clubs will play their next league games in July, when they will have a second chance at domestic silverware. However before that there is the small task of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S.A to contend with. Both Boca and River will face top international teams this summer and must improve if they are to get any kind of results. Failure to do so won't be a good look for football in Argentina, and worse still, potential defeats to clubs from Japan or New Zealand would result in a catastrophe for the name of these giant football institutions.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inter Milan, Juventus, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal & Man United All Chasing €45M Rated River Plate Teenage Sensation
Inter Milan, Juventus, Real Madrid, and Barcelona are all among the clubs chasing River Plate teenager Franco Mastantuono. This according to Argentine outlet Ole, via FCInter1908. They report that there are seventeen clubs in total who are keen, including Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool. Advertisement Teenage attacking midfielder Franco Mastantuono has really been catching the eye with his performances for River Plate. A product of the River academy, there is a sense that it is only a matter of time before the 17-year-old leaves for Europe. And there is now a sense that that move will come this summer. Inter, Juventus, Real Madrid & Barcelona All Keen To Sign Franco Mastantuono LA PLATA, ARGENTINA – APRIL 18: Franco Mastantuono of River Plate celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Torneo Apertura Betano 2025 Group B match between Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and River Plate at Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium on April 18, 2025 in La Plata, Argentina. (Photo by) However, what is not clear is where Mastantuono's eventual next destination will be. According to Ole, there is a huge queue of clubs aiming to sign the young Argentine. They name Real Madrid, Barcellona, Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle United, PSG, Marseille, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Inter Milan, Juventus, and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Advertisement The Argentine outlet report that Marseille have already tested the waters. To little avail, however. According to Ole, it is likely that only the biggest of those clubs could afford Franco Mastantuono. The 17-year-old has a release clause of €45 million. And while it could be possible to negotiate a deal for that, it wouldn't be for much less. River would want a fee of at least €40 million plus add-ons.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inter Milan, Man United, Chelsea, Benfica & Inter Miami All Keen On Teenage Boca Juniors Midfielder
Inter Milan, Man United, Chelsea, and Benfica are all keen on signing young Boca Juniors midfielder Milton Delgado. This according to Argentine outlet El Crack Deportivo, via FCInterNews. They also report that MLS club Inter Miami are monitoring the 19-year-old. Advertisement Teenage midfielder Milton Delgado has marked himself out among the young talents coming out of the Boca Juniors academy. The 19-year-old has made a total of eight league appearances for Boca this season. Playing primarily in defensive midfield, Delgado has shown maturity and versatility. He has assisted one goal for Boca so far. And Delgado's performances have started to attract some transfer attention from Europe. Inter, Man United, Chelsea & Benfica All Keen On Milton Delgado BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – APRIL 6: Milton Delgado of Boca Juniors controls the ball during a Torneo Apertura Betano 2025 Group A match between Boca Juniors and Barracas Central at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on April 6, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by) According to El Crack Deportivo, Inter Milan are keen on signing Milton Delgado. The Nerazzurri's interest is particularly spurred by their Vice-President Javier Zanetti, who has been very much convinced by what he's seen from the teenager. Advertisement However, reports El Crack Deportivo, Inter Milan are not the only club looking at Deportivo. The outlet also names Premier League duo Manchester United and Chelsea as admirers of the 19-year-old. And from Portugal, Benfica, who have enjoyed plenty of success signing players from Argentina. Then, Inter Miami are also keen on bringing Delgado to the United States. According to El Crack Deportivo, Boca's priority would be to keep Milton Delgado in their squad for the Club World Cup this summer. However, the Argentine giants would be open to a sale of the teenager in the summer. There is currently no release clause in Delgado's contract with Boca. However, reports El Crack Deportivo, the Argentine club want to insert a €20 million clause in his deal.
