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.
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho made an astonishing intervention during the Champions League clash with Chelsea after Portuguese fans started hurling objects towards Enzo Fernandes. Mourinho stepped in as drinks bottles rained down from the away section in the Shed End, pleading with his supporters to behave as they vented their fury at their former player, who left Benfica in controversial circumstances back in January 2023.
Xabi Alonso lauds 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono's innate Real Madrid flair, hailing his dazzling debut after the River Plate switch. The eagerly awaited deal, crafted over months, was finalized post his 18th birthday, locking him to Madrid until 2031
Julian Alvarez quashed rift rumors with a dazzling hat-trick, propelling Atletico Madrid to a thrilling 3-2 comeback against Rayo Vallecano. He clarified the lip-reading controversy from Mallorca, insisting his frustration was misread and his bond with Simeone is strong
River Plate wonderkid Ian Subiabre is reportedly on Chelsea's radar as they consider signing another South American wonderkid. In the past two years, the Blues have snapped up Brazilian rising star Estevao Willian and Ecuadorian prospect Kendry Paez. Now, they could repeat the trick, this time with the 18-year-old Argentine.
Chelsea is eyeing River Plate's talented 18-year-old Ian Subiabre, fresh off signing Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian and Ecuadorian gem Kendry Paez. Could the Blues secure another South American sensation?
Amid Julian Alvarez's growing discontent at Atletico Madrid, transfer buzz to Barcelona intensifies, with his former coach Hugo Rafael Varas claiming he's 'never' played in his ideal role under Diego Simeone and advocating a swift exit sans managerial change
Franco Mastantuono is utterly captivated by Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, who dazzled in his comeback substitute role during Los Blancos' commanding 4-1 victory over Levante. He hails Bellingham as an unparalleled talent and is eager to team up more on the pitch
Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone praised Julian Alvarez as "the best player we have" after substituting him for Alexander Sorloth, who got a red card just 10 minutes later, defending his bold call amid the drama
