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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Bukayo Saka scored a goal and missed a penalty as Arsenal held off Real Madrid in a dramatic, incident-packed encounter at the Bernabéu to reach the Champions League semi-finals.
More on Arsenal, Thomas Partey will miss the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against PSG after the midfielder picked up his third booking of the tournament on Wednesday night.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was critical of his teammates’ performance after the reigning Champions League holders were deservedly knocked out by Arsenal.
Inter Milan secured their spot in the Champions League semi-finals with a thrilling draw against Bayern Munich at San Siro.
Newcastle United surged into third place in the Premier League – and moved closer to Champions League qualification – with a dominant victory over Crystal Palace at St James’ Park.
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has returned to training ahead of their Premier League clash with Leicester City on Sunday.
Rory McIlroy has received a special invitation from Manchester United to bring his trophy to Old Trafford following his stunning victory at the Masters.
Still on Manchester United, manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed that forward Joshua Zirkzee will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a hamstring injury.
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has hinted at plans to move into coaching after what has been a successful playing career.
Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Andre Onana will return to the Manchester United squad for Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon.
Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca is preparing for what he believes could be Manchester United’s ‘best performance of the season’ when the two sides meet at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde has expressed caution over Rangers’ impressive away form ahead of Thursday’s decisive Europa League quarter-final clash in Bilbao
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min will miss the crucial Europa League second leg against Eintracht Frankfurt due to a foot injury, manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed on Wednesday.
Still on Tottenham, Ange Postecoglou insists he isn’t concerned about public opinion regarding his coaching credentials ahead of Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Elsewhere, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has called on fans to trust his process, insisting the team is making progress under his leadership.
The Minister for Sports, Kofi Adams, has assured Ghanaians that the budget for the Black Stars’ recent matches against Chad and Madagascar will be made public in due course.
More on the Minister for Sports, he has cautioned against adopting an antagonistic approach to address internal concerns within the Ghana Football Association (GFA), emphasising the need for collaboration and constructive problem-solving.
Accra Lions delivered a stunning 3-0 win over Asante Kotoko in an outstanding Matchday 22 encounter of the Ghana Premier League on Wednesday at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Aduana Stars secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Hearts of Oak at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park.
Bibiani Goldstars have sent a strong statement to the Ghana Premier League, asserting their title ambitions with a commanding 2-0 away victory over Bechem United at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.
Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr are targeting Chelsea and Ecuador midfielder Moisés Caicedo, who is expected to command a fee in excess of £100million.
Still on Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to extend his stay at the club, reportedly signing a massive new contract that could keep him with the Saudi Pro League side for at least two more years.
Antoine Griezmann has put an end to speculation linking him with a move to Major League Soccer by committing his future to Atlético Madrid.
Juventus have identified Newcastle’s 24-year-old Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali as one of their key transfer targets for the summer window.
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is not set to leave Anfield anytime soon, despite his agent highlighting the 22-year-old’s potential to play for Real Madrid.
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
