In the Club World Cup group stage, River Plate lost 0-2 to Inter Milan.
According to multiple media reports, the post-match clash between Marcos Acuña and Denzel Dumfries stemmed from the River Plate defender directing a racial slur at the Inter Milan wing-back. The discriminatory insult provoked an explosive reaction from Dumfries, who became so incensed that River Plate staff had to physically restrain him from confronting Acuña. Eyewitnesses described the Dutch international "attempting to take justice into his own hands," prompting immediate intervention to prevent retaliatory actions.
Subsequently, the entire Inter Milan squad rushed onto the field upon witnessing the altercation. Players from both sides intervened frantically, with Inter teammates physically holding back Dumfries as tensions threatened to escalate into a full-scale brawl. Video footage shows Acuña being escorted away by security while Dumfries, still agitated, had to be calmed by coaching staff. The incident has drawn condemnation from football authorities, with FIFA expected to open an investigation into the alleged racist abuse.
