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9 hours ago
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Ex Man United Star Praises New Inter Milan Teammate: ‘Top Player – But I Can Play In Defense'
Ex Man United Star Praises New Inter Milan Teammate: 'Top Player – But I Can Play In Defense' Matteo Darmian says that Luis Henrique is a 'top player' but that he can move to defense if the Brazilian starts to take a starting role. The 35-year-old spoke to reporters after the Nerazzurri's 1-1 draw against Monterrey at the Club World Cup, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Luis Henrique made his debut for Inter Milan in this week's Club World Cup group stage opener against Monterrey. The Brazilian only just signed for the Nerazzurri a couple of weeks ago. But it is already clear what the plan is for Henrique. The 23-year-old looks capable of being the backup for Denzel Dumfries on the right flank. And if anything, he could even look to rival the Dutchman for the starting spot. Against Monterrey, Henrique's pace and technical ability were clearly on show. Matteo Darmian: 'Luis Henrique A Top Player – But I Can Play In Defense' Welcome Inter Milan Luis Henrique Article Image Matteo Darmian has been the main other option on the right flank besides Dumfries for several seasons. Advertisement As far as whether he thinks that Henrique could displaced him, the Italian international said 'no, we know that we'll need everyone next season.' 'Luis Henrique is a top player,' Darmian continued. 'He's been showing that already in his first training sessions.' Darmian predicted that Henrique 'will give us a big hand.' 'Then I'm always available. When I'm called into action as a wingback or defender. Whether for one minute or ninety.' 'I always try to help the team,' declared Darmian. The former Manchester United and Parma defender added that 'with the mentality I have, when I can, I want to be an example.' Advertisement Then, Matteo Darmian proclaimed that there's 'absolutely' room for growth at Inter. 'It's normal that we have a bit of tiredness after the season we had. But when you step out on the pitch it's always the last thing you feel.' 'We always try to give our best,' added the 35-year-old.
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2 days ago
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Revealed – When Five Inter Milan Players Will Return From Injury With FIFA Club World Cup Fixtures On The Horizon
Revealed – When Five Inter Milan Players Will Return From Injury With FIFA Club World Cup Fixtures On The Horizon Hakan Calhanoglu, Davide Frattesi, and Denzel Dumfries will be back for Inter Milan against River Plate. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They also report that Piotr Zielinski and Yann Bisseck will have to wait until the knockout rounds. Advertisement Inter Milan are currently without a few players due to injury. Midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu is currently recovering from a thigh injury he suffered during the Champions League final, Then, Davide Frattesi is also out with a muscle problem. Wingback Denzel Dumfries is dealing with a muscular issue of his own. And for midfielder Piotr Zielinski, a calf problem is keeping the Pole on the sidelines. Lastly, Inter defender Yann Bisseck is also unavailable at the moment. Like Calhanoglu, the German suffered a thigh injury during the Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Calhanoglu, Frattesi & Dumfries Back For Inter Vs River Plate MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 30: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team's secon goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, all five of the above-mentioned quintet will miss Inter's next match. Advertisement That means that they will sit out Saturday's second Club World Cup group stage match against Urawa Red Diamonds. However, anticipates the Gazzetta, three of the five can return for Inter's following match. The Nerazzurri face River Plate in their final group stage match next week. And according to the Gazzetta, Calhanoglu, Frattesi, and Dumfries should all be available for that match. On the other hand, Zielinski and Bisseck won't be able to feature in that match.. Should Inter reach the knockouts, the Polish and German internationals will be targeting returns for the round of sixteen.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
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Qualifiers: Depay scores and nears historic milestone for the Netherlands ✅
Qualifiers: Depay scores and nears historic milestone for the Netherlands ✅ Memphis Depay helped the Netherlands win in their World Cup qualifying debut this Saturday (7). The Corinthians player scored the first goal of the away match against Finland in Group G of the tournament. Advertisement Just five minutes into the game, he took advantage of a poor back pass, faced the goalkeeper one-on-one, and scored with a first-time shot. With the goal, Depay reached 48 in his career wearing the Dutch national team jersey, just two shy of matching the country's all-time top scorer, Robin van Persie. Denzel Dumfries, still in the first half, extended the visitors' lead, sealing the score at 2-0. Besides the Netherlands and Finland, the group also includes Poland, Lithuania, and Malta. Only the top team qualifies directly for next year's World Cup. The second place goes to a playoff involving a total of 16 European teams competing for four spots. England gave a scare The other heavyweight team that took the field for the World Cup qualifiers this Saturday was England. Advertisement The team led by Thomas Tuchel experienced a drama to overcome Andorra, ranked 173rd by FIFA. The 1-0 scoreline was achieved with a goal by Harry Kane early in the second half. Check out below the six UEFA qualifying matches scheduled for this Saturday: Group G Group H Group K This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. 📸 MARKKU ULANDER
Straits Times
07-06-2025
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Memphis Depay, Denzel Dumfries earn Netherlands 2-0 World Cup qualifier win in Finland
HELSINKI - The Netherlands kicked off their World Cup qualification campaign with a comfortable victory as goals from Memphis Depay and Denzel Dumfries secured a 2-0 away win over Finland on June 7. Depay profited from a defensive error to give the Dutch the lead inside six minutes, and Dumfries added a second with a neat finish at the back post midway through the first half. The Netherlands moved third in Group G with three points, behind leaders Poland, who have won both their games, and Finland who have four points from three matches. The group winners advance to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, while the second-placed side will enter a 16-team playoff competition to decide four additional places at the finals. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
CNA
07-06-2025
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Depay, Dumfries earn Netherlands 2-0 win in Finland
HELSINKI : The Netherlands kicked off their World Cup qualification campaign with a comfortable victory as goals from Memphis Depay and Denzel Dumfries secured a 2-0 away win over Finland on Saturday. Depay profited from a defensive error to give the Dutch the lead inside six minutes, and Dumfries added a second with a neat finish at the back post midway through the first half. The Netherlands moved third in Group G with three points, behind leaders Poland, who have won both their games, and Finland who have four points from three matches. The group winners advance to next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, while the second-placed side will enter a 16-team playoff competition to decide four additional places at the finals.
