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Madrid step up battle with PSG for €40m River Plate wonderkid

Real Madrid have reignited their pursuit of Franco Mastantuono as they attempt to hijack Paris Saint-Germain's efforts to sign the River Plate player.

Mastantuono told he has Real Madrid DNA by scout who discovered him

The former River Plate scout, who was responsible for discovering Franco Mastantuono in 2017, heaped a lot of praise on the 17-year-old wonderkid.

Real Madrid fail in bid to sign Mastantuono for Club World Cup

Real Madrid will complete their deal for Franco Mastantuono after the youngster competes at the Club World Cup with River Plate.

Mastantuono's Real Madrid switch may be delayed for months

River Plate are pushing to retain Franco Mastantuono until the end of the year, despite reaching an agreement over his transfer with Real Madrid.

Real beat PSG to Mastantuono signing

Real Madrid snapped up PSG target Franco Mastantuono, but the Argentine starlet will only join after River Plate's Club World Cup campaign.

Spanish streamer claims Mastantuono message led to Real transfer

Spanish YouTuber DjMariio has claimed that his Instagram exchange with Franco Mastantuono played a part in the Argentine signing for Real Madrid.

'Fantastic present, incredible future' - Alonso hails Mastantuono

Real Madrid head coach was lavish in his praise for River Plate wonderkid Franco Mastantuono, who will join Los Blancos after the Club World Cup.

River's Gallardo confirms trying to sign Ronaldo for Club World Cup

The Portuguese star declined the offer, explaining that he was focused on preparing for the upcoming season.

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Torrent: Don’t underestimate North, South American teams

Sergio Ramos trained normally on Friday with the rest of the squad and is set to start against River Plate

Mastantuono reveals 'incredible' Alonso’s role in Madrid move

Young midfield sensation Franco Mastantuono says Xabi Alonso’s words were key in convincing him to leave River Plate for Real Madrid.

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Pio Esposito goal sends Inter through at CWC as River crash out

The 19-year-old scored his first goal for the club, and it arrived in the most crucial of moments as Inter claimed Group E off his strike

Revealed: Madrid's lowest-paid player earns nine times less than Mbappe

Real Madrid signing Franco Mastantuono is currently the team's lowest-paid player, earning far less than stars like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.

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Three players sent off in fiery Madrid U18 clash

Three River Plate players were sent off during their fiery clash against Real Madrid U-18 side in a quarter-final clash at the Youth Club World Cup. The Argentine club ended the game with eight players on the pitch as three of their youth stars were given their marching orders for violent challenges. Madrid won the clash 2-0 and qualified for the last-four as a result.

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Otamendi reveals when he'll make retirement decision

Nicolas Otamendi has confirmed his retirement from international football and says a decision on his club career will be made soon.

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Argentina call up former street vendor in latest squad

From selling cookies on the streets of Moreno to wearing Argentina’s iconic sky-blue and white, 21-year-old Lautaro Rivero’s journey reads like a football fairy tale. Once a street vendor helping his family make ends meet, the River Plate defender has now been called up to Lionel Scaloni’s senior squad and is eyeing a spot at the 2026 World Cup.