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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Thursday, March 13, 2025
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Atletico Madrid’s Julián Álvarez had a penalty ruled out during the shootout as Real Madrid narrowly defeated their city rivals to reach the quarter-finals and keep alive their hopes of winning a record-extending 16th Champions League trophy.
Conor Gallagher’s strike against Real Madrid is the fastest ever scored by an English player in Champions League history.
Aston Villa advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals as Marco Asensio inspired them to a 3-0 victory over 10-man Club Brugge, securing a 6-1 aggregate win.
Arsenal set up a Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid after a 2-2 draw with PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates Stadium sealed a 9-3 aggregate victory.
Borussia Dortmund came from behind to defeat Lille and secure their place in the Champions League quarter-finals.
🇬🇭 Ghana News: GFA Boss Kurt Okraku Elected to CAF Executive Committee, Samuel Osei Kuffuor Blasts Jamie Carragher
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has been successfully elected to the Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
More on the CAF Executive Committee, Samuel Eto’o has also been elected to the committee during the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly, held on Wednesday in Cairo, Egypt.
Meanwhile, Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed for a second term as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), extending his leadership until 2029.
Hasaacas Ladies CEO Evelyn Nsiah Asare has made a heartfelt appeal to CAF president Dr. Patrice Motsepe, urging him to raise the squad size limit for women’s clubs in the WAFU Zone B region in international competitions from 28 to 35 players.
Ghana and Bayern Munich legend Samuel Osei Kuffuor has fired back at Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher over recent comments about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Black Stars assistant coach Desmond Ofei has assured Ghanaians that the technical team is determined to guide the national team to victory in their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Chad.
Virgil van Dijk has admitted he is unsure whether he will remain at Liverpool beyond this season, insisting that anyone claiming otherwise is lying.
Still on Liverpool, vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly set to miss the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United due to injury.
Crystal Palace have opened talks with manager Oliver Glasner over a contract extension. Discussions are still at an early stage, with the Austrian’s current deal set to run until the end of next season.
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has revealed that he received a phone call from new England manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of Friday’s squad announcement.
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