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a day ago
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Italy Star The High Point For Strong Inter Milan Backline Vs River Plate
Italy Star The High Point For Strong Inter Milan Backline Vs River Plate Alessandro Bastoni was the key figure in a watertight Inter Milan backline in their Club World Cup win over River Plate. Today's print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews. Inter Milan kept a priceless clean sheet against River Plate. Advertisement Despite the Argentine giants probing for openings all match long with their pace, physicality, and some intelligent forward balls, Inter held firm around their penalty area. This proved a key platform for Inter to book their place in the round of sixteen. They will face Brazilian team Fluminense this Monday. Alessandro Bastoni The Key Player For Inter Milan Backline Vs River Plate BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 16: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale looks on during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and FC Internazionale at Gewiss Stadium on March 16, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by) All of Inter's starting back three did well against River Plate, Tuttosport argue. Matteo Darmian and Francesco Acerbi used their experience well. But it was Alessandro Bastoni who really did more than his share in keeping the ball out of Inter's goal. The Italian international made a sequence of outstanding challenges. These were both around his own area, and stepping into midfield to defend on the front foot.
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2 days ago
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Inter Milan Hero In Crucial Win Vs River Plate Grateful For The Opportunity: 'Thanks To The Coach & My Teammates'
Inter Milan Hero In Crucial Win Vs River Plate Grateful For The Opportunity: 'Thanks To The Coach & My Teammates' Francesco Pio Esposito chose to stay humble after helping Inter Milan see off River Plate in their final group-stage fixture at the Club World Cup. Speaking to InterTV via FCInterNews, the 19-year-old thanked the coach and his teammates for supporting him. Advertisement An ill-tempered game at Lumen Field in Seattle saw the Argentine powerhouse pick up two red cards in the second half. Indeed, Lucas Martinez Quarta received marching orders for a cynical tackle on Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Meanwhile, Gonzalo Montiel's second booking warranted an expulsion deep into second-half stoppages. However, Inter had already had all three points in the bag. Francesco Pio Esposito scored in his first start for the Nerazzurri this summer to break the deadlock in the 72nd minute. Moreover, second-half substitute Petar Sucic chipped in with an assist to help Inter find a well-deserved opener. Advertisement Star center-back Alessandro Bastoni sealed River Plate's fate in injury time, cementing Inter's top-place finish in Group E. Francesco Pio Esposito Thrilled After Inter Milan Win vs River Plate SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 25: Francesco Esposito #94 of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Lautaro Martinez #10 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and CA River Plate at Lumen Field on June 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) 'I still haven't fully realized everything,' Esposito said after the game. 'It all happened so fast. Even when I scored, it was an incredibly quick emotion. 'Then I saw who was celebrating with me, and I told myself it really happened. 'It's the second dream come true for me in these past few days. 'I'm incredibly proud and thankful to the coach for the opportunity and to my teammates for how they welcomed me. Advertisement 'These are the kinds of matches I love, where you have to battle and I can make the most of my strengths,' he added. 'With champions like this around me, I've got so many options. They always put the ball on your strong foot, and I can just reap the rewards.' Asked about the goal, Esposito replied: 'Petar made a great play, the ball came to me really fast, and I thought about an angled first touch. 'I decided to open up and it worked. Now we're ready to fight again and get through the round to win.'
New Indian Express
2 days ago
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Inter Milan advances at Club World Cup with 2-0 win over River Plate
SEATTLE: Francesco Pio Esposito scored in the 72nd minute and Alessandro Bastoni added an insurance goal in stoppage time to lead Inter Milan to a 2-0 win over River Plate on Wednesday night and into the second round of the Club World Cup. Esposito's goal came just six minutes after River Plate's Lucas Martínez Quarta was shown a red card after taking out the legs of Henrikh Mkhitaryan on a breakaway and preventing a clean shot on goal. Just two minutes before the red card, River Plate came close to taking the lead when Manuel Lanzini found Facundo Colidio in the box with a cross, but Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer made the save. Bastoni's goal in front of more than 45,000 fans came on a left-footed shot from outside the box in the 93rd minute. Inter Milan finished atop Group E with seven points, two more than Monterrey, which finished second in the group following a 4-0 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds on Wednesday night. River Plate finished in third with four points and Urawa Red Diamonds finished in last, going 0-3.
Time of India
2 days ago
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FIFA Club World Cup: Inter Milan, Monterrey join Borussia Dortmund in last-16
Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni (top left) is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the Club World Cup match against River Plate in Seattle. (AP) Inter Milan kept their cool to beat nine-man River Plate 2-0 and reach the Club World Cup last 16 on Wednesday, while Mexican side Monterrey followed them through from Group E. Borussia Dortmund defeated Ulsan HD 1-0 to claim top spot in Group F and the Germans will face Sergio Ramos' Monterrey, who thrashed Urawa Red Diamonds 4-0. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Argentine powerhouses River Plate were eliminated after their defeat by Inter, who will take on more South American opposition on Monday in Charlotte, in the shape of Fluminense. The Brazilian side could only draw 0-0 against South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns but it was enough to claim second place behind Dortmund. Champions League runners-up Inter faced a battle in Seattle against an aggressive River Plate side who had Lucas Martinez and Gonzalo Montiel sent off in front of 45,000 fans at Lumen Field. Francesco Esposito scored his first Inter goal to put the Italians ahead and Alessandro Bastoni made the game safe late on for Christian Chivu's side. "In the first half we were surprised by their intensity, aggression and pressure," said Chivu. "Then in the second half we raised our level of intensity... we're strong, confident and have players who can play such a game." With Monterrey ahead against Urawa, River needed a winner to progress but their job got harder when Martinez was sent off after 66 minutes for hacking down veteran Henrikh Mkhitaryan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Hohe Stromkosten? Nur wenige kennen diesen einfachen Hausbesitzer-Tipp! Solaranlage fürs Dach Undo Six minutes later teenage striker Esposito steered home the opener to leave River on the brink. Bastoni ensured Inter's progress as he drilled home, before River's Gonzalo Montiel picked up a second yellow and was dismissed. There were ugly scenes at the end as River fans threw objects at Inter players leaving the pitch. Both Argentine teams at the tournament, River and their rivals Boca Juniors, have been eliminated despite their fans creating vibrant atmospheres. "It's a shame for all the people who came en masse to watch the team that we couldn't give them the chance to keep going," said disappointed River coach Marcelo Gallardo. Three goals in a nine-minute first half spell helped Monterrey defeat Urawa at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena in front of a crowd of only 14,000. Nelson Deossa smashed home a spectacular long-distance effort to open the scoring and German Berterame rolled the second in at the far post. Former Porto winger Jesus Corona walloped home the third with another fine effort from over 30 yards out, and Berterame struck again late on, as the Japanese side departed with three defeats. "This is what we were looking for, we gave everything -- from the first match until this one, they've all been tough," said Berterame. Monterrey face Dortmund in Atlanta on Tuesday. Dortmund claim top spot A solitary first-half goal by Daniel Svensson earned Dortmund top spot in Group F in sweltering Cincinnati heat. Dortmund's second straight victory by a one-goal margin, following their 4-3 defeat of Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, was watched by only just over 8,000 spectators in Cincinnati, among them US Vice President JD Vance and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. "We can be satisfied. I think our performance was better than in the first two matches," said Dortmund coach Niko Kovac. He has spoken regularly at the tournament about the difficulties posed by the searing June heat in the United States. "What the boys are doing is incredible. Thirty-six degrees Celsius (96.8 degrees Fahrenheit) and 43 degrees in the stadium," Kovac said. Ulsan go home with three defeats from three games, while Fluminense are through after their draw against Sundowns, meaning all four Brazilian teams in the competition have progressed to the knockout phase. Sundowns' exit means none of the four African clubs who came to the tournament will feature in the last 16, but their performances mean they can go home with their heads held high. "We leave and go home with our heads up because we are much stronger than we were when we came here," said the South African champions' coach, Miguel Cardoso. On Thursday Manchester City face Juventus in a battle for top spot in Group G, while Spanish giants Real Madrid face RB Salzburg as they bid to progress from Group H. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
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2 days ago
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Ex Bayern Munich Veteran Insists Inter Milan ‘Only Think About The FIFA Club World Cup' After Win Vs River Plate
Ex Bayern Munich Veteran Insists Inter Milan 'Only Think About The FIFA Club World Cup' After Win Vs River Plate Yann Sommer says that Inter Milan are 'only thinking about the Club World Cup' after their 2-0 win over River Plate. The Swiss spoke to DAZN after the group stage victory, via FCInterNews. He stressed that the Nerazzurri are not being held back by their loss in the Champions League final. Advertisement Inter Milan got a big win against River Plate in the FIFA Club World Cup today. The Nerazzurri took on River Plate in their final match of the group stage. Having drawn against Monterrey and then beaten Urawa Red Diamonds, this final group stage match was all-important for determining whether Inter would reach the knockout rounds. A draw would have been enough for Inter to secure their place in the round of sixteen. However, with Monterrey winning in the other match, the Nerazzurri needed a victory to finish top of the group. And that is exactly what Inter got in the end. It was teenage striker Francesco Pio Esposito who had the star turn when his team needed him most, scoring in the second half after River Plate had gone down to ten men. Advertisement Then, Alessandro Bastoni wrapped up the victory with a goal in stoppage time. This result means that Inter will take on Brazilian team Fluminense in the round of sixteen next Monday. Yann Sommer: 'Inter Only Thinking About Club World Cup' After River Plate Win MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Yann Sommer of FC Internazionale acknowledges the fans as he celebrates his team's 4-3 victory after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) After today's match, Inter keeper Yann Sommer commented that 'we needed the right temperament for it.' 'We put a lot of energy on the pitch,' the former Bayern Munich goalkeeper continued. 'River were playing hard in duels, as we saw. And it was important for us.' 'Now we're in a different tournament,' Sommer went on. 'The Champions League is over. Now we're in this tournament.' Sommer noted that 'matches like this are important for the mentality of the team.' 'Because today we did very well. We said we're playing in this tournament to win, and today we did so.'
