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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Friday, April 18, 2025
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Harry Maguire scored a dramatic last-minute header as Manchester United staged a stunning turnaround, netting three goals in the final six minutes to defeat Lyon and secure their place in the Europa League semi-finals
Dominic Solanke’s first-half penalty kept Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League campaign alive as they defeated Eintracht Frankfurt to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Nico Williams’ late goal dashed Rangers’ Europa League hopes as Athletic Bilbao advanced to the semi-finals, keeping their dream of winning the tournament on home soil alive.
Lazio staged a comeback in extra time against Bodo/Glimt after a 2-0 first-leg defeat, levelling the tie at 3-3 on aggregate, but were eliminated on penalties in the Europa League quarter-finals.
Elsewhere, an underwhelming Chelsea side were booed off after scraping through to the Conference League semi-finals with a 4-2 aggregate victory, despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Legia Warsaw at Stamford Bridge.
Carlo Ancelotti will step down as Real Madrid manager after the Copa del Rey final on April 26, following the club’s elimination from the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Arsenal.
Liverpool have confirmed that Virgil van Dijk has signed a new contract, ensuring his stay at the club beyond the 2024-25 season.
Still on Virgil van Dijk, the Netherlands captain has expressed his deep affection for Liverpool Football Club after committing his future to the Reds.
Liverpool have entered the race to sign Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this summer and are closely monitoring his situation.
Chelsea are considered the favourites to sign €70million-rated striker Serhou Guirassy from Borussia Dortmund – widely regarded as one of the Champions League’s deadliest forwards – ahead of Juventus and AC Milan this summer.
Nottingham Forest are set for crucial talks with Morgan Gibbs-White over his future at the club, amid growing interest from Manchester City.
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly told Manchester City they have no intention of selling left-back Destiny Udogie this summer.
Chelsea have reportedly made it clear they will not entertain any offers for midfielder Moisés Caicedo this summer, despite interest from Saudi Arabia.
RB Leipzig are reportedly aiming to earn close to €100million (£85.7m) from the sale of striker Benjamin Šeško, amid claims that suggestions of a release clause in his contract are inaccurate.
Hearts of Oak head coach Aboubakar Ouattara has expressed his disappointment with his team’s performance in their 2-0 loss to Aduana Stars.
Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Ogum has attributed his team’s 3-0 loss to Accra Lions to poor focus.
Black Satellites coach Desmond Ofei has expressed optimism ahead of the upcoming U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
Ghanaian youngster Denis Marfo has earned a call-up to the Black Satellites squad ahead of their 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in Egypt.
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President Mark Addo has praised President Kurt Simeon Edwin Okraku for his relentless efforts in securing new Nissan Navara pickups for the regional football associations.
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