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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Thursday, May 1, 2025
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Barcelona twice came from behind to secure a 3-3 draw against Inter Milan in a thrilling first-leg encounter, leaving the Champions League semi-final finely poised ahead of next week’s second leg.
Winning the Europa League may not salvage Manchester United’s season, but it could still be crucial to the club’s immediate future – on and off the pitch – manager Ruben Amorim said ahead of Thursday’s semifinal clash with Athletic Bilbao.
Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams has vowed that his team will give their all to beat Manchester United and secure a place in the Europa League final.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that captain Heung-Min Son will miss Thursday’s Europa League semi-final first leg against Bodo/Glimt.
More on Tottenham, Ange Postecoglou believes Spurs have an ‘unbelievable opportunity’ to salvage a challenging season with a trophy as he prepares his team for Thursday’s Europa League semi-final first leg against Bodo/Glimt.
James Maddison has insisted that the team are ‘100 percent behind’ manager Ange Postecoglou, despite their ‘unacceptable’ Premier League campaign.
Elsewhere in the UEFA Europa Conference League, Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has insisted that ‘money does not win titles’ ahead of Thursday’s semi-final first leg against Djurgården in Stockholm.
Carlo Ancelotti’s proposed appointment as the new Brazil national team manager is reportedly close to falling through.
Arsenal and Barcelona target Nico Williams has once again hinted that he is ‘super happy’ to remain with Athletic Club beyond the summer.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has returned to full training for the first time since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in September, as he sets his sights on a return for the FIFA Club World Cup.
More on Manchester City, Erling Haaland has also returned to full training after recovering from an ankle injury.
Chelsea have announced that DAMAC Properties will serve as their front-of-shirt sponsor for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
Sudan assistant coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu has firmly stated that former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah surpasses Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca in terms of coaching ability.
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has reduced his control of the club in preparation for potential Champions League qualification.
Legon Cities have terminated the contract of head coach Yaw Acheampong as the team intensifies its battle against relegation in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.
The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has labeled Nsoatreman Football Club’s decision to withdraw from the Ghana Premier League as ‘unfortunate.’
More on Kurt Okraku, he believes the potential for growing the sport on the continent is ‘limitless.
Jonina Ladies goalkeeper Osman Huziema has earned her first call-up to the senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, for their upcoming training camp.
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
