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Club World Cup Preview: Inter vs River Plate – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

June 24, 2025 Marko Vrakela FIFA Club World Cup, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, River Plate, Serie A Leave a comment

A place in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals is on the line as Inter and River Plate go head-to-head at Lumen Field in Seattle. The two teams sitting at the top of Group E battle it out for more than just bragging rights.

After a season of broken dreams, Inter will look to reset under new management when the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in mid-June

FIFA Club World Cup Group E Preview & Predictions: Meet Inter Rivals

June 11, 2025 Marko Vrakela FIFA Club World Cup, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, River Plate, Serie A Leave a comment

After a season of broken dreams, Inter will look to reset under new management when the new expanded format of the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in mid-June. Simone Inzaghi waved goodbye to San Siro after four successful years, with former Primavera coach and 2010 treble winner Cristian Chivu elected to fill the vacancy.

Milan are interested in Franco Mastantuono, who has a host of suitors in Europe, and will try to bring him to Italy until another team lures him away.

Inter & Milan Fell Behind in Race for River Plate Rising Star

May 3, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter and Milan were among the first top clubs to spot the mercurial talent of River Plate whizz-kid Franco Mastantuono. However, the window of opportunity to bring the 17-year-old prodigy to Serie A may have passed.

Milan Rekindle Interest in Prodigious River Plate Forward

December 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Serie A giants Milan have reportedly reignited their interest in prodigious River Plate forward Franco Mastantuono amid Real Madrid speculation. According to Spanish outlet Marca, Los Blancos' interest cooled after the youngster renewed his contract at the Monumental.

Inter deputy director Dario Baccin will watch a few talents from up close in Argentina, but one has emerged as a real target, Racing’s Marco Di Cesare.

Inter Take an Interest in Up-and-Coming Racing Defender

December 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, River Plate, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter deputy director Dario Baccin will watch a few talents from up close during his ongoing trip to Argentina, but one has already emerged as a real target, Racing’s Marco Di Cesare. He stars for the same team the Nerazzurri signed Lautaro Martinez from.

Joaquin Correa resurfaced in a big way against Verona, scoring and assisting a 5-0 romp. The Argentine got the nod as Lautaro Martinez was a late scratch

Breakout Showing Won’t Change the Future of Correa

November 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Italian Football, River Plate, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Joaquin Correa resurfaced in a big way against Verona, scoring and assisting a 5-0 romp. The Argentine got the nod as Lautaro Martinez was a late scratch due to the flu, while Mehdi Taremi and Marko Arnautovic had gone on international duties.

Milan After Explosive Starlet Linked to Real Madrid

October 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Real Madrid, River Plate, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market One comment

Milan are interested in Franco Mastantuono, who has a host of suitors in Europe, and will try to bring him to Italy until another team lures him away from River Plate. The Rossoneri are trying to move early. The talent will turn 18 in August 2025.

Inter could soon have a few extra million in their pockets as they are in advanced talks to sell Martin Satriano and Lucien Agoumé.

Inter Closing In on Three Exits to Trim Their Squad

July 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Ligue 1, Marseille, River Plate, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Inter could soon have a few extra million in their pockets as they are in advanced talks to sell Martin Satriano and Lucien Agoumé. They are inching closer to permanent moves to the teams that had them on loan last season, Brest and Sevilla.

Inter will have to collect money before launching their assault on Albert Gudmundsson, whose price tag is rising by the day.

Inter Castaway in Crosshairs of River Plate

June 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter could get stuck with forgotten forward Joaquin Correa for another year unless they change their stance on the Argentine. According to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, River Plate and Marseille are keen to sign the 29-year-old on a free transfer this summer.

Inter and Milan will have some secondary moving parts concerning their attacks to take care of in addition to trying to complete top-notch additions.

River Plate Track Inter Outcast, Milan to Keep Deputy

May 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, River Plate, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter and Milan will have some secondary moving parts concerning their attacks to take care of in addition to trying to complete top-notch additions. The Nerazzurri will have to offload both Joaquin Correa and Marko Arnautovic.

Marcelo Gallardo was reportedly one of the early options for Milan to replace Stefano Pioli. The biggest obstacle to hiring him is about to be removed.

Milan Add Argentine Icon to Their Shortlist of Options

May 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, River Plate, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Marcelo Gallardo was reportedly one of Milan's early options to replace Stefano Pioli. The biggest obstacle to hiring him is about to be removed. He’s negotiating a contract rescission with Al-Ittihad since his spell there hasn’t gone well.

Juventus, Milan, and Inter were touted to be among the sides keen on Claudio Echeverri, but the River Plate talent is headed to Manchester City.

Manchester City Beat Serie A Clubs for Argentine Talent

December 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Premier League, River Plate, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus, Milan, and Inter were touted to be among the sides keen on Claudio Echeverri, but the River Plate talent is headed to Manchester City. They blew the competition out of the water with a considerable offer. The attacker has drawn comparisons with Lionel Messi.

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