Trezeguet to join River Plate
France striker David Trezeguet, who won both the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 for his country, will join Argentine side River Plate in January, according to the relegated giants.
Argentine football giants River Plate were relegated to the second division for the first time in their history on Sunday.River Plate, based in the Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, are one of the most successdul sides in Argentina, with a record 33 league titles.But the legendary club had to accept relegation after a 1-1 draw with Belgrano in the second leg of a demotion playoof, which is the first in its 110-year history, sparking steet battles between police and fans just outside its Monumental stadium.Mariano Pavone scored in the sixth minute for River, and Guillermo Farre equalized in the 62nd.Belgrano won the first leg 2-0 on Wednesday.