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Several teams, including Juventus, Milan, and Inter, have taken notice of Claudio Echeverri, who turned heads during the recent U-17 World Cup.

Top Serie A Sides Join Fray for River Plate Prodigy

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Ligue 1, Manchester City, PSG, Real Madrid, River Plate, Serie A, Transfer Market

Several teams, including Juventus, Milan, and Inter, have taken notice of Claudio Echeverri, who turned heads during the recent U-17 World Cup. He had a hat-trick versus Brazil. A host of suitors have already lined up ahead of the next transfer windows, with Real Madrid leading the race.

Anatoliy Trubin almost single-handedly prevented Inter from winning the recent clash with Benfica, which he could have played with the Italian side.

Inter Moved On from Benfica Hero Over Excessive Demand

October 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Anatoliy Trubin almost single-handedly prevented Inter from winning the recent clash with Benfica despite dominating and creating several clear-cut chances. La Beneamata had the Ukrainian prodigy atop their preferences to replace André Onana last summer. He personally favored them over other destinations.

As Inter beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to Marcus Thuram’s solitary goal, Juventus sporting director watched on as a spectator, watching two mids.

Juventus Exec Scouts Two Benfica Mids in Inter Outing

October 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

As Inter beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to Marcus Thuram’s solitary goal, Juventus sporting director watched on as a spectator, taking down notes surrounding two of the visiting side’s midfielders. The ex-Napoli executive made the most of the opportunity to scout two of Benfica’s central mids.

Inter proved to be major title contenders this season yet again as the Nerazzurri thrashed Fiorentina in a 4-0 victory at the Stadio San Siro, earning their third consecutive win of the 2023-24 campaign and climbing to the top of the standings heading into the international break.

Inter Player Ratings vs Benfica: Thuram to the Rescue

October 4, 2023 Marko Vrakela Champions League, Inter, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

Serie A joint-pacesetters Inter pulled off a narrow 1-0 win over their Primeira Liga counterparts Benfica at Giuseppe Meazza. Marcus Thuram's moment of inspiration settled a cagey contest to get Nerazzurri off the mark in this season's Champions League.

Inter defensive cornerstone Alessandro Bastoni expressed his satisfaction for taking home the second trophy of the season against Fiorentina.

Inter vs Benfica 1-0: Nerazzurri Dig Deep for First Champions League Win

October 3, 2023 Alex Waite Benfica, Champions League, Inter Milan, Serie A

Inter edged Benfica to a 1-0 Champions League win at the San Siro. Marcus Thuram struck the only goal in the contest that Inter largely dominated throughout. Lautaro Martínez also came close on several occasions to add to his four …

Benfica president Rui Costa stressed on his allegiance to Milan, as the Portuguese giants prepare to play at the very stadium he attained an iconic status.

Benfica’s Rui Costa Reiterates Milan Support Ahead of Inter Clash

October 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Benfica, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Benfica president Rui Costa stressed on his allegiance to the Rossoneri, as the Portuguese giants prepare to play at the very stadium he attained an iconic status. The ex-Milan trequartista has vivid memories of his encounters against Inter during his time in Italy.

The sides prepare to meet for the second consecutive UCL season. They arrive with different squads though, with Di Maria a major addition to the visitors.

Benfica Winger Di Maria on Inter Clash and Juve Experience

October 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Benfica, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Inter and Benfica prepare to meet for the second consecutive season in the UEFA Champions League, with the Italian side winning 2-0 away in the quarter-final first leg, before a 3-3 draw at home. However, one campaign down the lane, the sides come into clash with different squads, with Di Maria as a major addition.

Inter vs Benfica Preview and Lineups – UCL Round 2

October 2, 2023 Ashlee Kiddell Benfica, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Italian Football, Serie A

It's Inter vs Benfica on Tuesday night at San Siro as the two giants in Group D are still searching for their first Champions League triumph this term. Let's get into our Inter vs Benfica preview.

The Inter plans to have a quiet January are likely to go pear-shaped, as Juan Cuadrado is seriously considering having Achilles surgery.

Inter to Face Benfica Without Three Summer Signings

October 1, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A

Inter returned to winning ways after a 2-1 home loss to Sassuolo on Wednesday with a 4-0 thrashing of Salernitana. Simone Inzaghi's men have consolidated their spirits in the build-up to their must-win Champions League clash against Benfica. But they'll likely lack three summer signings.

Ex-Juventus winger Angel Di Maria returned to boyhood club Benfica at the start of the summer transfer window following one campaign in Serie A.

Di Maria Strikes Juve: “You Realize Words Aren’t Worth Much”

August 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Ex-Juventus winger Angel Di Maria returned to his former club Benfica at the start of the summer transfer window following one campaign in Serie A. The Paris Saint-Germain icon has reminisced his time in Turin and regretted parting ways with the Turin giants on a sour note.

In a shocking set of events, Roma have reportedly taken over Fiorentina in the race to sign Beltran. The Giallorossi could use Dybala to strike the deal.

Roma’s Dybala Card Threatens Fiorentina Approach for Beltran

August 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, River Plate, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

In a shocking set of events, Roma have reportedly taken over Fiorentina in the race to sign Lucas Beltran from River Plate. The Viola have accelerated their efforts to secure the 22-year-old following the sale of Arthur Cabral to Benfica, but the emergence of the Giallorossi shakes up the transfer saga.

Using the funds received from the deal for 25-year-old Cabral, Fiorentina will re-invest it the transfer market, with Lucas Beltran atop their wishlist.

Cabral to Benfica as Fiorentina Make Space for Beltran

August 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Benfica, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Benfica have made up for the departure of Goncalo Ramos to Paris Saint-Germain by signing untapped Fiorentina striker Arthur Cabral. Using the funds received from the deal for the 25-year-old Brazilian, the Viola will re-invest in the transfer market, with Lucas Beltran atop their wishlist.

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