As River await him: Cholito Simeone keeps going, goal in Torino win | OneFootball

Keep celebrating. River has him in its sights, and Giovanni Simeone scored again. This Friday, the Argentine striker, son of Diego “Cholo” Simeone, made it 1-1 in Torino’s comeback win, as they beat Sassuolo 2-1 at home on Matchday 36 of the 2025/26 Serie A.

Norwegian midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt had given the visitors the lead six minutes into the second half. Then, in the 21st minute, Gio Simeone stepped up, continuing to show his eye for goal in Italy’s Serie A. The 30-year-old Argentine, targeted by Eduardo Coudet for River, led Torino’s attack and scored with a header after a precise cross from Cameroonian defender Enzo Ebosse.

That brought the hosts level, and four minutes after the Albiceleste striker’s goal, Norwegian Marcus Pedersen, off the bench, made it 2-1 for good.

With this latest goal against Sassuolo, Gio Simeone reached 11 goals in 30 appearances during the 2025/26 season. His form continues to prop up Torino and fuel rumors of a possible big-money move in the next transfer window.

Torino thus returned to winning ways after three straight matches without a victory. Their best result in that stretch had been a 2-2 home draw against Inter, who went on to be crowned champions, earning a well-deserved “Scudetto.”

Torino remain in mid-table, and this win brought them closer to Sassuolo, the team they defeated, though they still trail them by five points.

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