River Plate

River Plate

1st in Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
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How did soccer's most storied clubs become synonymous with something as simple as a color? ESPN relives the kit histories of football's biggest teams.

Real Madrid lack of preseason rest won't be an excuse - Alonso Real Madrid lack of preseason rest won't be an excuse - Alonso

Coach Xabi Alonso said that he "won't look for excuses" after Real Madrid's hurried pre-season, while confirming that new arrival Franco Mastantuono could feature when the team host Osasuna on Tuesday.

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Franco Mastantuono: Alonso convinced me to join Real Madrid Franco Mastantuono: Alonso convinced me to join Real Madrid

Franco Mastantuono has admitted a phone call from Xabi Alonso helped him choose Real Madrid over Paris Saint-Germain.

Real Madrid unveil Franco Mastantuono Real Madrid unveil Franco Mastantuono

Franco Mastantuono is presented at Real Madrid's training ground.

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Argentine soccer to allow away fans again after 12-year ban Argentine soccer to allow away fans again after 12-year ban

Argentine football clubs can now welcome away supporters after a 12-year ban, the Argentine Football Association said on Thursday.

Laurens: Huge failure for River Plate to be eliminated at CWC group stage Laurens: Huge failure for River Plate to be eliminated at CWC group stage

Julien Laurens explains why he thinks River Plate's exit from the FIFA Club World Cup is a "huge failure" for the club.

Club World Cup Daily: Monterrey advance as River Plate crash out Club World Cup Daily: Monterrey advance as River Plate crash out

Monterrey are through to the round of 16 at River Plate's expense, while Mamelodi Sundowns bowed out with many admirers. Here's what you need to know from Wednesday's Club World Cup action.

Inter Milan knock out River Plate, advance as group winners Inter Milan knock out River Plate, advance as group winners

Inter Milan scored twice in the last 18 minutes to beat River Plate 2-0 on Wednesday and progress to the knockout stage of the Club World Cup as Group E winners and send the Argentines home.

River's Mastantuono sealed Madrid move after talk with Alonso River's Mastantuono sealed Madrid move after talk with Alonso

New Real Madrid signing Franco Mastantuono has said a conversation with coach Xabi Alonso convinced him to join the club.

Argentine LPF Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 River Plate 7 +10 15
2 Vélez Sarsfield 7 +6 14
3 Deportivo Riestra 7 +4 13
4 San Lorenzo 7 +2 12
5 Rosario Central 6 +2 10
6 Gimnasia La Plata 7 0 10
7 Lanús 7 -1 10
8 Atlético Tucumán.. 7 +2 9
9 San Martín (San J.. 7 -2 8
10 Godoy Cruz Antoni.. 7 -3 6
11 Platense 6 -3 6
12 Sarmiento (Junín).. 6 -4 6
13 Instituto (Córdob.. 7 -8 6
14 Talleres (Córdoba.. 7 -5 5
15 Independiente 6 -3 3
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Miguel Borja 5 16 1
11 Facundo Colidi.. 4 14 0
15 Sebastián Driu.. 3 13 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
7 Maximiliano Sa.. 3 16 1
4 Gonzalo Montie.. 3 12 1
9 Miguel Borja 1 16 5