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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Thursday, June 19, 2025
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Real Madrid saw a dramatic stoppage-time penalty saved as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s debut for the club ended in a hard-fought draw against Al-Hilal in their opening FIFA Club World Cup match in Miami.
Manchester City kicked off their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Wydad Casablanca, although the match was slightly overshadowed by a late red card shown to Rico Lewis.
Premier League champions Liverpool will host the first game of the 2025/26 season when they take on Bournemouth at Anfield in the Friday evening kick-off.
Chelsea flop Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged with doping offences by the Football Association (FA) after the conclusion of all investigations and will now face a lengthy ban from the game.
Thomas Frank has hailed Ange Postecoglou as a Tottenham legend during his first interview since being appointed as Postecoglou’s successor at the club.
Barcelona have completed the signing of goalkeeper Joan García from Espanyol after the La Liga champions triggered his €25m release clause.
Chelsea have identified Brighton forward Joao Pedro as a key striker target as they continue to search for a new prolific frontman ahead of the new season.
Arsenal and Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres has refused to hold clear-the-air talks with Sporting and has threatened to go on strike as he tries to force a move away from the Portuguese club.
Fulham have turned down a £26million offer, plus an additional £6million in add-ons, from newly promoted Leeds United for Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz.
Arsenal full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly is close to signing a new contract that would make the 18-year-old one of the highest-paid young players in the world.
Liverpool are prepared to break the British transfer record to sign Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak this summer.
England goalkeeper Nick Pope does not want to leave Newcastle despite interest from Leeds, which could delay Leeds’ efforts to sign Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.
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