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20 hours ago
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Report – Post River Plate Vs Inter Milan Brawl Stems From 2022 FIFA Club World Cup Grudge
The brawl involving River Plate's Marcos Acuna and Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries reportedly stemmed from a 2022 World Cup grudge. This according to Argentine broadcaster TyC Sports, via FCInterNews. They report that Acuna taunted Dumfries regarding the quarterfinal the two had played in, setting off the melee. Advertisement Inter Milan beat River Plate in the decisive Club World Cup group stage match earlier this week. It had been a physical and ill-tempered match throughout. This included an intense battle on the flank between Inter's Denzel Dumfries and River's Marcos Acuna. There were several heavy challenges between the two wide players. Then, right near the end of the match, there was one particular challenge which saw Dufmries and Acuna square up. After the match, Dumfries appeared to wave Acuna over to the tunnel. Both sets of players gave chase, looking to keep the two apart as a fight threatened to break out. Acuna Dumfries Brawl In River Plate Vs Inter Clash Stems From 2022 World Cup Grudge MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 27: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale applauds the fans after 1-0 defeat following the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 27, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) There were some speculations regarding the possible reason for the fiery incident involving Dumfries and Acuna. Advertisement The two players reportedly continued their fracas in the dressing room. According to TyC Sports, the thing that really set off the incident involved Acuna taunting Dumfries over the 2022 World Cup. In that tournament, Argentina and the Netherlands had met in the quarterfinals. It was an intense, ill-tempered clash in itself, ending in a 2-2 draw with Argentine progressing after a penalty shootout. The Albiceleste would go on to actually lift the World Cup. And according to TyC Sports, after a challenge with Dumfries, Acuna made a point of showing the Dutchman his shinpad, which depicted himself raising the trophy. Advertisement And evidently, this was still a sore spot for Dumfries considering the way that the quarterfinal match had left. Therefore, TyC Sports report, Dumfries became particularly angry with Acuna after that taunt.
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
How Club World Cup feud was nearly THREE YEARS in the making as two stars ‘tried to offer each other out in the tunnel'
DENZEL DUMFRIES and Marcos Acuna's Club World Cup beef has been stewing for almost three years. The pair were involved in a heated on-field bust-up as River Plate crashed out of the Club World Cup group stages against Inter Milan. 6 6 Tensions boiled over at the end when River star Acuna, further enraged by the referee's decision to send off team-mate Gonzalo Montiel, squared up with Inter defender Dumfries. Dumfries, 29, had left a heavy challenge on his rival moments before the final whistle, and when the referee blew for full-time, the two stars could be seen going towards the tunnel. It had appeared Dumfries was being pursued by the Argentine, though a picture from another angle actually showed him "offering out" Acuna and pointing at the tunnel before they start jogging over. Players and coaches from both sides rushed over to get in the way, with Inter players successfully ushering Dumfries off the pitch to be held in the tunnel, while Acuna had to be wrestled to the ground on the pitch to stop him going after his old foe. But this was not the first time the pair have clashed in a high-stakes game. Dumfries and Acuna, 33, previously met on December 9 at the 2022 World Cup in the quarter-final match between the Netherlands and Argentina, who would eventually go on to win the tournament. That heated clash had been one of the most memorable and feisty games of the entire Qatari tournament, with Dumfries and Acuna playing their part in the drama. Argentina went 2-0 up in the second half through a Lionel Messi penalty, which had been awarded after Dumfries was deemed to have fouled Acuna in the penalty area, though the wing-back looked furious over the lack of contact before the dive to the floor which then saw the penalty given. However, the Dutch hit back with a stunning brace from Wout Weghorst to send it to extra time and penalties. But in the build-up to the shootout, Leandro Paredes had booted the ball at the Netherlands bench, causing a mass brawl which saw him flattened by Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk. Watch Argentina's Paredes spark mass melee after booting ball at Netherlands bench before Van Dijk wipes him out The South Americans would go on to win the shootout 4-3 after Emi Martinez saved kicks from Van Dijk and Steven Berghuis. Wild Argentina celebrations rubbing it in the noses of their European rivals saw Dumfries lose his head, and subsequently saw him get sent off AFTER the final whistle. But while Dumfries had to go away and lick his wounds then, he had the last laugh in their follow-up meeting earlier this week. Following their progression into the knockout stages, Inter's next match will be played out on June 30 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Meanwhile, Chelsea and Manchester City have both confirmed their places in the knockout rounds. After finishing second in Group D - a draw which has worked out favourable for them and convinced fans they will make the final - the Blues will take on Benfica on June 28. City beat Juventus 5-2 to top Group H, and will face Al-Hilal in the early hours of July 1. 6 6 6
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2 days ago
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Inter Milan Captain Delivers Verdict On Verbal Incident Between Marcos Acuna & Denzel Dumfries: 'These Things Happen On The Pitch'
Inter Milan Captain Delivers Verdict On Verbal Incident Between Marcos Acuna & Denzel Dumfries: 'These Things Happen On The Pitch' Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez offered an honest assessment of last night's incident between Marcos Acuna and Denzel Dumfries. During a post-match interview via FCInterNews, El Toro reviewed a heated altercation between the two defenders. Advertisement Cristian Chivu's side posted a crucial win over River Plate to secure a top spot in their FIFA Club World Cup group. Though a 2-0 scoreline gives the impression of conviction, Inter had to work their socks off at Lumen Field. Indeed, Marcelo Gallardo's men proved why many consider them among the fiercest competitors in world football. Despite being no match to Inter's technical and tactical prowess, River Plate made up for those shortcomings with a spirited display. Even that would be an understatement. For context, the Argentines committed 20 fouls and earned two red cards in another ill-tempered fixture. Advertisement However, on-field tensions escalated only after the final whistle. Lautaro Martinez Delivers Verdict on Denzel Dumfries vs Marcos Acuna Conflict MILAN, ITALY – MAY 18: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Marcos Acuna insulted Denzel Dumfries in the locker rooms, with many suspecting racial abuse. However, Lautaro admits these things happen on the football pitches. 'Was there a racial slur from the Argentine? I don't know, I was on the bench,' he stated. 'I spoke with him, and it ended there. These are things that happen on the pitch. I don't know anything else.' Whether he was only defending his countryman out of loyalty, Lautaro chose not to escalate the matter. Advertisement Meanwhile, he hailed Inter's grit and determination. 'River ran out of energy in the second half,' El Toro added. 'That was the key. 'We managed to build up our attacks well, finding space between the lines that allowed us to create chances and score goals. 'Having a man advantage matters in today's game, and we played a great match,' he concluded.
The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries chased off the pitch as huge brawl breaks out after fiery Club World Cup clash
TENSIONS at the Club World Cup boiled over during Inter Milan's clash with River Plate as stars from opposing teams had to be held back from FIGHTING one another. Inter 's Denzel Dumfries and River 's Marcos Acuna were involved in a heated exchange on the pitch during the latter stages of the Group E Club World Cup match. 6 6 6 6 6 6 The Champions League finalists were winning 2-0 in injury time following goals from Francesco Pio Esposito and Alessandro Bastoni, while the Argentine outfit were down to NINE men after seeing Lucas Martinez Quarta and Gonzalo Montiel sent off in the second half. Montiel had been sent off minutes after Bastoni's injury-time stunner. And Acuna soon targeted his frustrations at Dumfries after the Dutchman had left a heavy challenge on him mere seconds before. Dumfries did not let the taunts of his opponent get to him and even gave some back, but when the full-time whistle came from referee Ilgiz Tantashev it sent a fresh barrage hurtling towards him. As the 29-year-old jogged off the pitch at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA, he was then pursued by 33-year-old Acuna - all while coming under a shower of missiles from the River supporters in that section of the stadium. Players from both sides rushed over to the corner of the pitch to get in the middle of the pair, with both River subs and Inter head coach Cristian Chivu included in a group who held Acuna back, even going so far as to wrestle him to the ground. The match result confirmed Inter's progression into the last 16 as group leaders, which has set them up for a mouth-watering tie against fellow South American club, Fluminese. Meanwhile, River were sent crashing out of the tournament after finishing a point behind Mexican outfit, Monterrey, who fought their way to two draws against Inter and River before thrashing Japanese giants Urawa Reds 4-0. Inter's next match will be played out on June 30 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Meanwhile, Chelsea and Manchester City have both confirmed their places in the knockout rounds. After finishing second in Group D - a draw which has worked out favourable for them and convinced fans they will make the final - the Blues will take on Benfica on June 28. City take on Juventus at 8pm today to find out who they will face in the last 16, with the winner in line to play the runner-up of Group H, likely to be one of RB Salzburg or Al-Hilal. The loser out of Man City and Juventus face the prospect of taking on current group leaders Real Madrid, who have won the tournament a record five times. WATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 LIVE ON DAZN
New York Times
2 days ago
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- New York Times
Goodbye Argentina. The Club World Cup will miss your fans but not your football
There were 93 minutes on the clock. One of the Italian journalists in the press tribune at Lumen Field stopped watching the game and gazed down at the River Plate fans below him. Their team were 2-0 down, heading out of the Club World Cup, but you would never have known it. Again and again, at the very top of their voices, they restated their love. Advertisement 'Bellissima, meraviglioso,' the journalist said, shaking his head. Beautiful, marvellous. 'I've never seen anything like it.' Moments later, what remained of the game was in flames. River, who needed a miracle or three, decided to stop trying for them and instead went full scorched earth. Gonzalo Montiel was sent off for acute head loss. In fairness, it could have been any one of about six River players. At the final whistle, Marcos Acuna tried to chase Denzel Dumfries into the changing rooms. Beautiful? Marvellous? Not so much. This was ugly, undignified stuff. And here, in tidy, diorama form, you had the final balance sheet of this Club World Cup — not just for River, but for the Argentine contingent in general. This tournament will miss the fans. What River and Boca Juniors mustered on the pitch — long periods of scrappiness with occasional outbreaks of football — will be forgotten by daybreak. Let's sink one more for the road. Boca's fans especially breathed life and vitality into the first week of this shiny, slightly soulless competition. Even those keen to hold this thing at arm's length, wary of what it might mean to live for a month inside Gianni Infantino's ego dreams, found their resistance melting, if only momentarily. On the west coast of the United States, the River supporters had been less of a news item, their presence watered down by the sheer geography of Los Angeles. Here in Seattle, though, you had the feeling of bearing witness to a mass pilgrimage. If this is as close to a true football city as can be found in the U.S., the travelling River supporters did it justice, turning every street scene into a vivid red and white collage. There was plenty to be excited about at kick-off. Qualification for the last 16 was still in River's hands. There was also Tuesday's Boca result. Not only were their bitter rivals going home early; they had failed to beat Auckland City's literal part-timers. It was a gift from the gods, destined to be worked into the rich, vindictive tapestry of the Superclasico. Advertisement Well. The needle lord giveth. The needle lord also taketh away. There is no shame in losing to Inter, especially when they play as well as they did here, but River will still be joining Boca on the plane back to Buenos Aires in the morning. There will be parallel post-mortems. For Boca, the Club World Cup accentuated a feeling of drift that has surrounded the club for months, maybe even years. The president, Juan Roman Riquelme, will come under renewed scrutiny. His decision to bring veteran manager Miguel Angel Russo back on the eve of the tournament now looks like an act of nostalgia and crude populism. River are a better team than Boca. They might have beaten Monterrey in their second match and were unfortunate to lose striker Sebastian Driussi to injury against Urawa Red Diamonds. In Marcelo Gallardo, they have a genuinely smart coach who transformed the club, inside and out, during his first spell at the Monumental. Still, there are questions to be asked. How will they replace the Real Madrid-bound Franco Mastantuono? Would a bit more discipline — their entire first-choice midfield was suspended against Inter — have given them a better chance? Does Gallardo still have the hunger? Inevitably, there will also be reflection about what this means for Argentina. The fact all four Brazilian teams have made it through the group stage will not be lost on the media in the two countries. Nor could River or Boca really paint themselves as unlucky losers. It all plays into the wider narrative, the one that tells of a power shift in the South American game. The past six editions of the Copa Libertadores have been won by Brazilian clubs. Four of those finals were all-Brazilian affairs. Boca and River have 10 titles between them — no Brazilian team has more than three — but history can only sate you for so long. Advertisement Boca and River have colossal fanbases but have suffered financially due to the rolling financial crisis in Argentina. Their revenues — particularly those from sponsorships and marketing — are lower than those of the big Brazilian clubs, who can afford to sign and pay better players. More of them, too. There has also been a wave of professionalisation in Brazilian football that has yet to be replicated in Argentina, where many club hierarchies still bow to powerful fan groups. There is, in fairness, no great sense of crisis. Argentine football's smaller clubs can still punch above their weight: witness Racing's success in the Copa Sudamericana, South America's Europa League equivalent, last year. Plus, of course, there is the all-conquering national team. It is hard to be too down about things when you have the World Cup trophy in your possession. Still, the performances of the big two in the U.S. should provide some food for thought. The Brazilian clubs have made the gap between South America and Europe look smaller. Boca and River, for all the glorious sound and fury in the stands, have made it look like a chasm.
