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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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Declan Rice stunned Real Madrid with two brilliant free kicks – his first-ever career goals – as Arsenal took a commanding 3-0 first-leg lead in their Champions League quarter-final.
Inter Milan struck late to take a strong step towards the Champions League semi-finals, securing a crucial victory in the first leg of their quarter-final tie at Bayern Munich.
England are guaranteed at least five teams in next season’s Champions League following Arsenal’s victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final.
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has refused to label his side as favourites ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg at home to Aston Villa.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says the Champions League quarter-final against his former club Paris Saint-Germain will be ‘special and spectacular,’ but insists his focus remains on guiding his side to consistent success at the highest level of European football.
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovač said he considers Barcelona’s attacking play to be the best in the world right now.
Hansi Flick has emphasised that Barcelona will need to be at their very best and fully focused when they face Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final.
Manchester United have confirmed a two-match post-season tour of Malaysia and Hong Kong scheduled for next month.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been cheekily told that the only trophy he might win this season is the one for ‘best-looking manager.’
Ruben Amorim has acknowledged Gary Neville’s criticism of his Manchester United side as ‘robotic,’ but maintains that football is evolving – and insists his team is adapting in the right way.
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo says staying injury-free has been the key to his impressive form for Bournemouth this season.
More on Antoine Semenyo, the 25-year-old, believes Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is destined for the top, praising the impressive job he’s done at the club.
The Black Satellites will resume camp in Accra on Tuesday as they continue preparations for the TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Henry Asante Twum, Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, has highlighted the football governing body’s ongoing efforts to transform the Black Stars into one of the top teams in Africa.
Barcelona are considering a move for Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, but only under specific conditions.
Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White is among the options Manchester City are considering to replace the departing Belgium international Kevin De Bruyne.
Arsenal are prepared to pay €150m (£128m) for Inter Milan and Argentina forward Lautaro Martínez.
Liverpool have revealed their asking price for Diogo Jota as Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Wolves lead the race to sign the Portugal forward in the summer.
Real Madrid winger Vinícius Junior has downplayed speculation about his future at the club amid strong links to the Saudi Pro League.
Manchester United are eyeing Wolves forward Matheus Cunha.
Chelsea are prepared to pay Manchester United £5m to back out of their obligation to make the loan move of England winger Jadon Sancho, 25, permanent.
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