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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Thursday, April 10, 2025
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Raphinha matched Lionel Messi’s club record for goal involvements in a single Champions League campaign as Barcelona thrashed Borussia Dortmund to take control of their quarter-final tie.
Paris Saint-Germain will carry a two-goal advantage into their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg after a dominant 3-1 victory over Aston Villa at the Parc des Princes, ending the Villans’ seven-match winning streak.
Former Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matić has described André Onana as ‘one of the worst goalkeepers in the club’s history.’
André Onana, meanwhile, responded to Nemanja Matić’s claim that he is ‘one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history’ by mocking the Lyon midfielder’s lack of silverware during his time at Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim has described the spat between Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana and Lyon’s Nemanja Matić ahead of their Europa League quarter-final tie as a mere ‘misunderstanding.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has stated that he is fighting a ‘negative’ agenda against the club, where even positive moments are viewed through a ‘glass half-empty’ lens.
Liverpool are edging closer to agreeing a new contract with forward Mohamed Salah.
Still on Liverpool, Real Madrid are confident of securing a deal for vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to pay Manchester United in order to avoid triggering the clause that would make Jadon Sancho’s move to Stamford Bridge permanent.
Liam Delap will be available for £30million if Ipswich Town are relegated, due to a release clause in his contract, with a host of clubs from England and abroad closely monitoring his situation.
Manchester City are poised to rekindle their interest in Newcastle and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães as they plan for the potential departure of Belgian playmaker Kevin De Bruyne.
Chelsea are prepared to pay €120million (£102m) to sign Real Madrid and Brazil winger Rodrygo as their marquee signing of the summer.
Manchester City are weighing up an offer between €50-60m (£42-51m) for AC Milan and Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, despite his recent contract extension until 2030.
Chelsea and Newcastle are eyeing Benfica and Greece forward Vangelis Pavlidis with a €100m (£85m) price tag, but will face competition from Barcelona and Atlético Madrid.
Arsenal and Liverpool are exploring alternatives to Alexander Isak, with Newcastle firm in their stance that they will not sell their 25-year-old Sweden striker.
Ghana forward Kamaldeen Sulemana has expressed the team’s determination to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
More on Kamaldeen Sulemana, the 23-year-old, has stated that Mohammed Kudus’ performances provide him with ‘motivation’ to work harder
The Southampton attacker also acknowledged that he needs to be more prolific in front of goal than he currently is.
Sports Minister Kofi Adams will shortly give a briefing to the media regarding the Black Stars’ budget for their recent World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Madagascar, according to the chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee for Youth & Sports.
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