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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Friday, April 11, 2025
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Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana was at fault for two goals as a last-minute equaliser from Lyon left the Europa League quarter-final tie hanging in the balance at the halfway stage.
Tottenham were thwarted by a goalkeeping masterclass from Kaua Santos in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Ten-man Rangers delivered a heroic performance to keep their Europa League hopes alive, with Liam Kelly’s late penalty save proving decisive in securing an unlikely draw against Athletic Bilbao
Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt stunned Italian side Lazio with a deserved victory in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.
Elsewhere in the Europa Conference League, Teenager Tyrique George scored his first senior goal for Chelsea as they defeated Legia Warsaw, taking control of their quarter-final.
Chelsea are looking to sign a striker this summer, with Ipswich Town’s forward Liam Delap among the leading candidates for the role.
Vinicius Junior is reportedly set to reject a €1billion offer from Saudi Arabia and commit to a new contract with Real Madrid.
Ryan Gravenberch’s agent has disclosed that the Liverpool midfielder “would love to play” for Real Madrid, though he also explained why such a move is currently “impossible.”
Tottenham are set to resist any attempts to sell Destiny Udogie this summer, despite growing interest from Manchester City.
West Ham are reportedly considering a summer move for Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
Manchester United have been put on alert, with Everton expected to lose Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.
Crystal Palace remain determined to secure a new contract for Jean-Philippe Mateta, despite interest from the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United.
Liverpool are weighing up a potential move for Antoine Semenyo after sending scouts to monitor his progress at the Vitality Stadium.
Crystal Palace are among several clubs plotting a move for Liverpool forward Ben Doak, having missed out on a deal in the January transfer window.
Hearts of Oak have taken a significant step toward securing their future by extending the contract of talented goalkeeper Benjamin Asare until 2027.
Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium will host the return of the Unity Cup in May 2025, marking the revival of the Afro-Caribbean international football tournament after a 21-year hiatus.
Vision FC Technical Director Annor Walker has backed the fans to arrive early for their clash against Hearts of Oak, boldly claiming his side will ‘finish the visitors in 25 minutes.
Former Black Stars assistant coach Maxwell Konadu has urged Ghanaians to be patient with head coach Otto Addo as he works to rebuild the national team.
Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah believes Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi is one of the top Italian managers in the world and deserves greater recognition.
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