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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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Carlo Ancelotti has been officially appointed as the head coach of the Brazil national team and will begin his tenure on May 26.
Xabi Alonso is set to become the new Real Madrid boss ahead of the Club World Cup.
Still on Real Madrid, Vinicius Junior is a major doubt for the club’s upcoming clash with Mallorca after picking up an ankle injury during Sunday’s El Clasico.
Girona coach Michel Sanchez returned to work at the club’s training ground on Monday, after missing his team’s defeat to Villarreal on Saturday due to a hospital stay for observation.
Ruben Amorim has admitted he should consider stepping aside as Manchester United manager if the team carries their dismal league form into next season.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice missed Sunday’s match against Liverpool due to a muscular issue, believed to be a hamstring strain.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has voiced concerns over Mikel Arteta’s coaching methods at Arsenal, suggesting that the Spanish manager’s ‘control freak’ tendencies might be holding the team back.
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has defended his decision to confront manager Nuno Espirito Santo on the pitch after the 2-2 draw with Leicester City.
Virgil van Dijk is confident that Liverpool’s Premier League title celebrations will not be overshadowed by Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure.
Newcastle defender Dan Burn has opened up about his mental health, stating that asking for help when you’re struggling is ‘not a weakness but a sign of strength.
German referee Felix Zwayer, who previously served a ban over alleged involvement in a match-fixing scandal, has been appointed to officiate next week’s all-English Europa League final between Tottenham and Manchester United.
Man United’s players will be limited to two free tickets each, with travel to Bilbao on the day of the Europa League final against Tottenham.
Son Heung-min is on track to be fit for Tottenham’s Europa League final against Man United, as the South Korean forward looks to emulate his former strike partner Harry Kane by winning his first piece of career silverware.
More on Tottenham, Ange Postecoglou believes that Europa League glory for Tottenham could mark a ‘turning point’ in how the club is perceived, as he prepares for a blockbuster final against Manchester United.
A second-half goal from substitute Ibrahim Sulemana secured Atalanta a 2-1 home victory over AS Roma in Serie A on Monday, ensuring Champions League qualification for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side.
Venezia defeated Fiorentina 2-1, taking a significant step toward securing their Serie A status for another season.
Ghana’s Black Satellites’ campaign at the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations came to an end on Monday following a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat to Egypt.
Still on Black Satellites, winger Hakim Sulemana has expressed his disappointment following the Satellites’ exit from the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations at the quarterfinal stage.
In a thrilling conclusion to the 2024/25 Eastern Regional Division Two League, Golden Warriors FC claimed the championship title with an impressive unbeaten record.
Real Madrid are in talks with Liverpool to secure a deal that would allow Trent Alexander-Arnold to join the Spanish giants before the upcoming Club World Cup.
Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap is leaning towards a move to Manchester United.
Liverpool have held advanced talks with Bayer Leverkusen regarding a deal for Jeremie Frimpong.
More on Liverpool, forward Luis Diaz, who has often been linked with a move to Barcelona, has reiterated his desire to stay at Anfield for many years.
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