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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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Carlo Ancelotti has reached an agreement in principle with Brazil to become the Seleção’s head coach for the 2026 World Cup.
More on Carlo Ancelotti, the Brazilian Federation expects the former Chelsea and Everton manager to be on the touchline for the Seleção as early as the first week of June.
Real Madrid intend to give Carlo Ancelotti a proper farewell by paying his full salary, as news of his departure gathers momentum.
The German Football Association (DFB) has issued a warning to Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Rüdiger over his behaviour during the Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that the club will renew Hansi Flick’s contract following an impressive season from the German coach.
Still on Barcelona, left-back Alejandro Balde is nearing a return from injury ahead of the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan.
Pedri González has revealed that while he dreams of winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or in the coming years, his primary focus remains on securing titles with FC Barcelona first.
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s clash with PSG is ‘probably one of the biggest games the Emirates has seen’ since the Gunners left Highbury 19 years ago.
Still on Arsenal, the Gunners have been handed a major injury boost with Mikel Merino and Ben White gaining fitness ahead of their first-leg Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Gabriel Martinelli has revealed that Arsenal’s goal this season is to win the UEFA Champions League, a dream shared by every member of the club.
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has questioned the Premier League’s claim to be the ‘best in the world’ ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg at Arsenal.
Liverpool have confirmed that an open-top bus parade to celebrate their Premier League title victory will take place in the city on Monday, May 26.
More on Liverpool, Jürgen Klopp has sent a ‘super grateful’ message to the Reds after they won the Premier League title on Sunday under new manager Arne Slot.
Marcus Rashford is set to miss the remainder of Aston Villa’s season due to a hamstring injury.
Aston Villa have rejected Tottenham Hotspur’s request to reschedule their Premier League clash in May, which Spurs hoped would boost their chances of success in Europe.
Match officials do not referee games any differently despite the ‘safety net’ provided by video assistant referees (VAR), according to retired Premier League official Darren Cann.
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku following his appointment as the Second Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Still on GFA boss Kurt Okraku, he has extended his heartfelt gratitude to H.E. John Dramani Mahama and the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, for their remarkable support during the recent CAF African Schools Football Championship at the University of Ghana Stadium.
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, has extended warm congratulations to President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku following his appointment as the Second Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign Bournemouth’s £50million-rated left-back Milos Kerkez, who is also a target for Real Madrid.
Manchester City’s pursuit of Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso has gained momentum, as the Serie A giants close in on a potential replacement.
Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as a potential signing, should their pursuit of Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap fail to materialise.
Arsenal are considering a move for out-of-favour Chelsea and France forward Christopher Nkunku as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his attacking options this summer.
More on Arsenal, the Gunners are ready to open discussions with the agent of Sporting CP and Sweden striker Viktor Gyökeres, 26, regarding a potential summer move.
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