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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Friday, June 20, 2025
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Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the expanded Club World Cup on Thursday with a trademark free kick, giving Inter Miami a 2-1 lead over Porto.
Palmeiras defeated Al Ahly at the FIFA Club World Cup after play was suspended for approximately 40 minutes in the second half due to severe weather conditions.
Juventus forward Timothy Weah recently opened up in an exclusive interview with Footie Center about the profound impact his father, George Weah, has had on his football career.
Kylian Mbappe was discharged from the hospital this afternoon and has returned to Real Madrid’s training complex after missing out on their opening Club World Cup match against Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal on Wednesday, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says he has not yet spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since the forward was charged with violating the Football Association’s anti-doping rules but insists the player still has the club’s full support.
Manchester City have been fined more than £1million by the Premier League for repeatedly delaying kick-offs or restarts during matches last season.
Florian Wirtz will touch down in England today before undergoing his medical after reaching an agreement with Liverpool over the terms of a summer transfer.
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is set to leave Arsenal on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of June.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed that their new club signing from Lyon, Rayan Cherki, was signed based on a collective decision by him and the club.
Bayer Leverkusen are in advanced talks with Liverpool to sign defender Jarell Quansah.
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly open to a move to Napoli this summer.
Barcelona have agreed personal terms with Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, but there are still hurdles to clear before the player can fulfill his desire to join the Catalan club.
Crystal Palace are in negotiations with Sporting Lisbon regarding a potential transfer for centre-back Ousmane Diomande.
Fulham are considering a move for PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi, who is also attracting interest from several Spanish and Italian clubs.
Aston Villa are open to selling Argentine midfielder Emi Buendía if they receive a bid exceeding £20million.
Leeds United are among the clubs interested in Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz, who is set to leave Juventus this summer.
Enzo Maresca says Chelsea consider Noni Madueke “our player for next season,” amid ongoing speculation about the winger’s future at the club.
Liverpool are set to make a significant offer for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
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