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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Saturday, March 29, 2025
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Dorival Junior has been dismissed as Brazil’s head coach after 14 months in charge.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has denied any contact with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) regarding the possibility of becoming the next manager of the five-time World Cup winners.
World football governing body FIFA, in a groundbreaking analysis of global women’s football, has released a comprehensive benchmark report based on data from 669 clubs across 86 leagues.
Finally, Dani Alves has successfully appealed his sexual assault conviction, with a Spanish court overturning the previous ruling.
Osasuna have filed an appeal with the Royal Spanish Football Federation, alleging that Barcelona defender Iñigo Martínez was ineligible to play against them on Thursday.
Barcelona have confirmed that Dani Olmo will be sidelined for approximately three weeks after suffering a myofascial injury to the adductor of his right leg.
Still in Spain, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly set to stand trial next Wednesday for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax authorities, resulting in tax fraud.
Newcastle United are reportedly considering a move for Manchester United chief operating officer Collette Roche to appoint her as their new chief executive.
Jean-Philippe Mateta is ‘ready’ to return for Crystal Palace in their FA Cup quarterfinal against Fulham on Saturday after sustaining a gruesome ear injury in the previous round.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes his squad does not deserve any share of the £97m prize money the club would earn by winning the Club World Cup.
Luis Enrique said Paris Saint-Germain ‘can feel like champions’ as they have the chance to seal the Ligue 1 title this weekend, but warned his players against complacency.
Fiifi Tackie, spokesperson for the Ayew family, has launched a scathing attack on Black Stars head coach Otto Addo following his recent comments about Andre Ayew.
More to Andre Ayew, coach Otto Addo has clarified the 35-year-old’s current status in the national team, stating that the veteran forward is not among his top choices for call-ups.
Ghanaian forward Augustine Boakye has been ruled out for the rest of the season after sustaining an ankle injury in training.
FA Cup chairman Wilson Arthur has criticised the government’s commitment to sports, arguing that it undervalues the importance of sports development.
Ghanaian football legend Samuel Osei Kuffour has revealed that winning the 1991 U-17 FIFA World Cup with the Black Starlets remains the most cherished trophy of his career.
Martin Zubimendi has agreed terms with Arsenal ahead of a proposed summer move, according to transfer expert Ben Jacobs.
Manchester City are prepared to submit a £125million bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz after being informed that signing Jude Bellingham is ‘impossible.
Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing a bid for Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, who is valued at £60million, as they search for a successor to Manuel Neuer.
Arsenal have secured a new contract for their promising 19-year-old goalkeeper, Alexei Rojas, at the Emirates.
Nottingham Forest and Newcastle are both interested in Liverpool’s 25-year-old Uruguayan striker, Darwin Nunez, who looks increasingly likely to leave Anfield.
Arsenal, Manchester United, AC Milan, and Bayern Munich are all interested in RB Leipzig’s 21-year-old striker Benjamin Šeško, but the Slovenian prefers a move to the Premier League.
That’s a wrap for today’s FC Daily Round-Up! Stay connected with us for the latest football news, match results, and breaking stories from around the world. Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for more updates as the action continues to unfold. Until then, keep the passion alive and enjoy the beautiful game! ⚽🔥 #FCDailyBriefing
