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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Friday, May 9, 2025
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Manchester United are through to the Europa League final after a commanding 4-1 win over Athletic Club sealed a 7-1 aggregate victory.
Tottenham will face Manchester United in the Europa League final after cruising past Bodo/Glimt, keeping their hopes alive for a first European title in 41 years.
Elsewhere in the Europa Conference League, Chelsea secured their place in the final with a comfortable semi-final victory over Djurgården at Stamford Bridge.
Fiorentina collapsed in extra time against Real Betis, drawing 2-2 on the night and losing 4-3 on aggregate, ending their hopes of reaching a third consecutive Conference League final.
The Black Satellites of Ghana concluded their group stage campaign at the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Central African Republic on Thursday.
More on the Black Satellites, coach Desmond Sakyi Ofei expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance and praised their mental resilience in what he described as a tough contest.
Jerry Afriyie has left the Black Satellites camp to return to his club in Spain, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed.
Still on Jerry Afriyie, Black Satellites head coach Desmond Ofei remains hopeful that the forward will be able to rejoin the team during the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has expressed his ambition to lead the team to victory and claim the ultimate prize.
Former Ghana international Sulley Ali Muntari has advised young winger Ernest Nuamah to stay at Olympique Lyonnais, despite increasing interest from top European clubs.
Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has revealed that he would have pursued a career as a painter if he hadn’t become a professional footballer.
Liverpool have not made an offer to sign Manchester City attacking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who will depart the Etihad at the end of the season.
More on Kevin De Bruyne, Napoli have reportedly entered the race to sign the Manchester City midfielder this summer.
Arsenal have approached Liam Delap’s representatives with an offer as they look to sign a supporting striker to complement a more experienced option.
Chelsea are reportedly exploring a swap deal with Borussia Dortmund involving Carney Chukwuemeka and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens as they begin planning for a major summer rebuild.
Manchester City are reportedly keen on signing Flamengo wonderkid Wesley, as Pep Guardiola’s side look to beat city rivals Manchester United to the promising full-back’s signature.
Brentford are open to offers for Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, but the club is under no pressure to sell either player.
Everton are interested in exploring a potential deal to bring forward Richarlison back to the club from Tottenham.
Serie A leaders Napoli are planning a move for Manchester City star Jack Grealish, with manager Antonio Conte reportedly a ‘huge fan’ of the England international.
Aston Villa are among several Premier League clubs showing interest in Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes.
West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers are among the clubs eyeing a potential summer move for 24-year-old Genoa and Denmark defensive midfielder Morten Frendrup.
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