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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Thursday, March 27, 2025
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FIFA has confirmed that the winner of the FIFA Club World Cup could earn a staggering $125million, with the total prize pool amounting to $1billion.
Still on the Club World Cup, Manchester City and Chelsea could earn up to £97million in prize money from this year’s competition.
FIFA also announced a staggering participation fee of $9.55million for each of the four African teams set to compete in the inaugural tournament, scheduled to take place from June 14 to July 13, 2025, in the United States.
England will host Ghana, Nigeria, and Jamaica in a four-nation tournament scheduled for June.
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew expressed confidence that the players will do everything within their power to secure Ghana’s qualification for another World Cup.
More on Jordan Ayew, the Leicester City forward, has heaped praise on the late Ghanaian forward Christian Atsu, describing the talented winger as the best player he has ever played with.
Black Stars Management Committee chair, Dr. Randy Abbey, has praised Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, for his contributions to Ghana’s victories in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Nsoatreman FC official Kudus Bashiu has been handed a one-year ban by the Ghana Football Association for misconduct during his side’s Premier League match against Asante Kotoko on February 2, 2025.
The Ghana Football Association’s Disciplinary Committee has imposed a stadium ban on Elmina Sharks for the remainder of the 2024/25 season following misconduct during a league match.
Nepalese top-flight division side FC Chitwan have announced the re-signing of experienced playmaker Torric Jebrin to strengthen their attack ahead of the upcoming season.
Elsewhere in Africa, the Ivorian government has announced its decision to withdraw from hosting the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), just a month before the tournament’s scheduled start.
Bayern Munich fullback Alphonso Davies has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in his right knee.
Bayern Munich have announced that French defender Dayot Upamecano will be sidelined for several weeks due to loose joints in his left knee.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Raphinha and Ronald Araujo will be unavailable for selection when the Catalan side hosts Osasuna at the Olympic Stadium on Thursday night.
Martin Zubimendi has emerged as a target for Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants having started talks to sign him this summer ahead of Arsenal, according to reports.
Liverpool have identified Juventus star Andrea Cambiaso as the ideal replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, amid speculation about his potential move to Real Madrid.
Southampton are prepared to demand a staggering fee of more than £100million for highly-rated attacking midfielder Tyler Dibling.
Newcastle United have made a concrete approach for Fiorentina and Italy star Moise Kean, opening talks with his agent to lay the groundwork for a potential move this summer.
Still on Newcastle, the Magpies are looking to sign Liverpool and England centre-back Jarell Quansah, 22, this summer and hope a £30m bid will tempt the Premier League leaders to sell.
Manchester United are reportedly among the frontrunners for the potential transfer of Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman this summer.
Raul Asencio has signed a new long-term contract with Real Madrid, securing his future at the club.
Bournemouth are set to meet this week to discuss the futures of 21-year-old Hungarian left-back Milos Kerkez and 25-year-old Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo amid interest from Liverpool.
Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, currently on loan at Chelsea, is keen on a return to the Bundesliga, with a move back to Borussia Dortmund being his “dream.”
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