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Reverend Harry Ross passes away

Former Chaplain to Goodison Park, Harry Ross, has sadly died today the age of 78, following a long illness.

Mina's Copa America journey over

Yerry Mina will be heading back to Merseyside earlier than hoped after Colombia were eliminated from the Copa America at the quarter-final stage.

New deal for Mampala

18-year-old forward Manassé Mampala has signed a new one-year contract with Everton.

New stadium plans include rail-seating

Everton's plans for a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock include the installation of rail seating at both ends according to a report in the Liverpool Echo

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Richarlison absent as Brazil progress to Copa America semis

Brazil are into the last four of the Copa America after a penalty-shootout victory over Paraguay in Porto Alegre.

Everton open talks with Chelsea over Zouma

Everton have reportedly begun formal negotiations with Chelsea over a potential deal for Kurt Zouma who is now the Blues' top transfer target following the acquisition of André Gomes.

Sambou rejects contract extension

Bassala Sambou, who was one of the main goalscorers for David Unsworth's trophy-winning Under-23 side, has rejected an extension to his contract and looks set to leave Everton.

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Everton FC's 1909 pre-season tour of South America

In the summer months of 1909 a 13-strong Everton FC playing staff led by two directors and a trainer, together with travelling companions Tottenham Hotspur, travelled 14,000 miles and spent more than six weeks at sea, visiting Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina

£22m Gomes switch from Barcelona officially complete

Everton have confirmed the acquisition of André Gomes as a full-time player in the deal worth £22m that was struck with Barcelona last week.

Everton announce pre-season tournament details

Everton will take on Mainz and Sevilla in a mini-tournament at the German club's Opel Arena on 27 July.

Excellent Kenny strike not enough for England U21s

Jonjoe Kenny scored a superb goal for England Under-21s against Croatia this evening but Aidy Boothroyd's side was eventually held to a 3-3 draw.

Oxford seeking Garbutt return

Oxford United's manager says that his club is in contact with Everton and Luke Garbutt about the possibility of the fullback returning to the Kassam Stadium for the upcoming season.

Gueye captains Senegal to victory in AfCoN opener

Idrissa Gueye and Senegal were on the winning end of a 2-0 scoreline against Tanzania in Cairo today in their Africa Cup of Nations opening game.

Everton CEO says Liverpool's Champions League win is 'fantastic' in business terms for the city

Interviewed by journalist and broadcaster Nicholas Owen at Liverpool Echo Business Awards last Thursday, Denise Barrett-Baxendale talked about Everton's stadium move, the club's Goodison Park legacy, and how their arch rival's sixth Champions League win will affect them.

Everton trio suffer early U21 Euros exit with England

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Kieran Dowell and Jonjoe Kenny were all in Adie Boothroyd's starting XI to face Romania this evening but ended up on the wrong end of a 4-2 scoreline.

Report: Wigan lodge bid for Robinson

Wigan Athletic are keen to sign Antonee Robinson on a permanent basis according to Sky Sports.

Baines signs one-year contract extension at Everton

Leighton Baines has committed to a further year at Everton, ending speculation over his future.

Vlasic makes Moscow move permanent

Nikola Vlasic has joined CSKA Moscow in a permanent deal worth a reported £14.2m after signing a five-year contract with the Russian club.

Everton expected to conclude Gomes deal this week

André Gomes will reportedly become a full-time Everton player in the coming days after a deal worth £22m was struck with Barcelona.

Richarlison plays 45 minutes of Brazil draw

Richarlison only played the first half of Brazil's disappointing goalless draw with Venezuela in the Copa America in Salvador this evening.

Gueye on target for Senegal while Mina's Colombia best Argentina

Idrissa Gueye scored the only goal as Senegal beat Nigeria in a pre-Afcon friendly while Yerry Mina played in Colombia's opening group stage match of the Copa America.

Richarlison encouraging Neres to join him at Everton

Richarlison says that he hopes his Brazilian international team-mate ends up with him at Everton this summer and admits he has raised the prospect with the forward.

Stadium Director talks of docks site heritage

Colin Chong, Everton's Stadium Director heading up the planned relocation from Goodison Park to Bramley-Moore Dock, suggests that the design of the new stadium will reflect its historic surroundings.

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Richarlison features as Brazil win Copa America opener

Hosts Brazil kicked off the 2019 Copa America with a 3-0 win over Bolivia in Sao Paulo last night, with Richarlison having a hand in two of the goals.

Everton begin against Palace

Everton will kick off their 2019-20 campaign against Crystal Palace and finish at home to Bournemouth but face a testing December programme after the release of the Premier League fixtures this morning.

• Fixture list in full

Pickford: I can't be a 'normal' lad anymore

Jordan Pickford says that he has learned from the off-the-pitch incident that launched him onto the back pages in April and that it has prompted a change in his lifestyle.

Pre-season schedule shaping up

Everton have announced pre-season friendlies against Werder Bremen, Monaco, FC Sion and Wigan, plus participation in an exhibition tournament later in July.

Jonjoe Kenny will join Schalke on loan

It has been confirmed that Schalke 04 have signed Jonjoe Kenny on loan for next season.

Pickford's heroics earn England 3rd Place

Jordan Pickford played a decisive role in England's win over Switzerland on penalties in the inaugural Uefa Nations League while Richarlison scored again for Brazil.

Boa Morte confirmed as Silva' No.2

Former Arsenal, Southampton, West Ham and Fulham forward Luis Boa Morte has become the new assistant at Everton the club have confirmed.

Ouzounidis signs contract extension

Con Ouzounidis has extended his contract at Everton by another year as he continues his development in the Under-23s team.

Everton confirm release of Ashley Williams

It has been confirmed that Ashley Williams will leave Everton after three years with the club now that his contract has expired along with a clutch of Academy players.

Moshiri increases his stake in Everton

Farhad Moshiri has taken the expected step of increasing his shareholding in Everton to almost 78%, the club have announced.

England errors cost them victory against the Dutch

Jordan Pickford couldn't prevent England from losing their UEFA Nations League semi-final against the Netherlands this evening, the Three Lions going down to a 3-1 defeat after extra time.

Richarlison on target in Brazil victory

Richarlison scored one and laid on another as Brazil beat Qatar in a warm-up match ahead of the Copa America.

Jagielka will leave Everton this summer

Phil Jagielka has confirmed that he will be released by the Blues this month after his contract expired, ending a 12-year association with the club.

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Reports: Blues waiting on Baines decision

Everton have offered Leighton Baines a contract extension and are waiting to find out if the defender will commit a further year to the club.

New deal for Matty Foulds

Everton Under-23s defender Matty Foulds has signed a new one-year contract, the club have announced.

Tosun won't require surgery

Cenk Tosun has learned that the knee injury that forced his withdrawal from the Turkey squad last week isn't as serious as feared.

Virginia's U20 World Cup over prematurely

Joao Virginia's Under-20 World Cup adventure is over after a 1-1 draw with South Africa eliminated Portugal from the group stage.

Everton Roundhouse vandalised by Kopites

The iconic bridewell on Everton Brow depicted on Everton FC's crest was graffitied following Liverpool's win in Madrid last night.

Schneiderlin considering his Blues future

The Frenchman says that while he is happy to honour his contract at Everton, at this stage of his career he needs to play regular football.

Silva's Number 2 heads to Portugal for managerial role

Everton Assistant Manager, Joao Pedro Sousa has taken up a managerial role in his native Portugal, the club have now confirmed.

Lavery joins Linfield

Former Everton U23s striker Shane Lavery has left the club to join Linfield.

Martina due back at Everton

Cuco Martina's hopes of securing a move to Feyenoord appear to have been scuppered after the Dutch side declined an option to make his loan move permanent.

Onyekuru prefers another season in Istanbul

Henry Onyekuru has expressed his desire to stay with Galatasaray as speculation over his future continues with the onset of the close season transfer window.

Ryazantsev says new stadium is key to Blues' future

Everton's finance chief says that the proposed move to Bramley-Moore Dock is vital to the club's future and that Tottenham Hotspur have shown that it is possible to remain competitive while still funding such a large-scale project.

Six pre-season friendlies announced for U23s

Everton have lined up six pre-season friendliest for their Under-23s this summer when they will warm up for their Premier League 2 title defence.

Blues trio in England U21 squad

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jonjoe Kenny and Kieran Dowell have all been selected to be part of the England Under-21 squad for this summer's European Championships.

Tosun restates his desire to remain a Blue

Cenk Tosun has reiterated his commitment to Everton, saying he is content with the Blues and is looking ahead to trying to get the club into Europe next season.

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Relegation, anger and abandoned games - the dramatic end to Everton misfit's dreadful loan spell

Shani Tarashaj's stuttering career hit a new low this season with his latest loan spell at his boyhood club, Grasshopper Zurich, which ended in tears, relegation and rioting from the fans.

Kenyon looks ahead to second phase of stadium consultation

Everton's Director of Communications says that the next stage will be more about sharing the eagerly-awaited impressions of what Bramley-Moore Dock will look like.

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Simms delighted to sign first pro deal

Ellis Simms's first professional contract with Everton has been officially announced by the club and the young striker says he now wants to progress with the Under-23s.

Everton sign Lössl on a free transfer

Everton have made goalkeeper Jonas Lössl their first signing of the 2019 close season transfer window, picking up the free agent as back-up to Jordan Pickford.

Broadhead receives senior Wales call-up

Everton's Under-23 winger Nathan Broadhead has been recognised for his impressive form for the Premier League 2 champions with selection for Wales's summer training camp.

Everton pick up £1m from Norwich' promotion

Norwich City's return to the Premier League has been a boon to Everton's coffers as it triggered a clause in the agreement of sale of Steven Naismith.

New rule changes for 2019-20

In addition to Video Assistant Referees (VAR) making its debut in the Premier League, six new rules will be instituted in the Premier League next season.

Onyekuru scores title-deciding goal for Galatasaray

Henry Onyekuru scored the winner as Galatasaray secured the Turkish Super Lig in a dramatic showdown with title rivals Istanbul Basaksehir this evening.

Silva dismisses João Mario link

Marco Silva has played down suggestions Everton might sign the Portuguese midfielder this summer.

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The partisan TV pundits are taking over football - but does it matter?

"Today's product takes elements of the short-lived FanZone option with ex-players failing to conceal their emotions," writes Jonathan Liew.

Everton duo called up by England; Richarlison in Copa America squad

Updated Jordan Pickford and Michael Keane have been selected in Gareth Southgate's provisional squad for the forthcoming Nations League finals while Richarlison is going to the Copa America.

Holgate' Baggies loan ends with penalty anguish

Mason Holgate's loan at West Bromwich Albion finished in disappointment this evening as the Baggies' promotion push came to an end in a penalty shootout defeat to Aston Villa

Digne named Everton's Player of the Season

Lucas Digne has been selected as Everton Player of the Year for 2018-19 and joint Player's Player of the Year alongside Idrissa Gueye in the club's Dixie Awards.

Silva ready to 'attack the market' this summer to strengthen Blues

Marco Silva says that this summer's transfer business is going to be vital in terms of building on the relative successes of this season.

Silva determined to do all he can to keep loan duo

Marco Silva has reiterated his desire to keep his loan stars, André Gomes and Kurt Zouma, but admits that he has no clear idea if either will be staying with Everton on a permanent basis.

Everton denied comeback win by Spurs

Everton came close to ending an 11-year wait for victory on Tottenham's home turf and finishing their season on a high but were pegged back by Christian Eriksen's free kick.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton

Everton bring their mercurial 2018-19 season to a close this Sunday when they make their first visit to Tottenham's new stadium

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Simms signs first pro contract

Everton have secured the future of their young goalscoring prospect Ellis Simms who joined Joe Anderson and Einar Iversen in signing a professional contract with the club.

Cahill: Blues need to add quality to keep the likes of Gueye

Former Everton favourite Tim Cahill says that it is up to Everton to surround Idrissa Gueye with top-class additions if they are to keep him this summer.

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Everton set timeframe for second stadium consultation

Everton have announced the dates for the second phase of its public consultation on their proposed new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.

U23s complete the double thanks to Feeney's winner

Everton's Under-23s won the Premier League Cup at Goodison Park this evening, edging Newcastle United 1-0 to complete the league and cup double.

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Coleman determined to win silverware for Everton

Seamus Coleman has vowed to keep fighting to win Everton a trophy before his time at the club comes to an end.

Lack of playing time leaves McCarthy in international limbo

James McCarthy won't be participating in any of Ireland's summer internationals after Mick McCarthy said the midfielder needs to sort his future out.

Goodison Park lounges to undergo major summer renovation

Goodison Park's hospitality lounges will undergo a major renovation project this summer that will see all of the stadium's suites and event spaces refreshed and upgraded.

Everton's hopes of Europe dashed by Wolves win

Everton's victory over Burnley last night kept alive their hopes of getting a crack at the Europa League next season but Wolverhampton Wanderers' slender win over relegated Fulham makes it impossible for the Blues to finish seventh.

Double still on as U23s win PLC semi-final at Swansea

Everton's U23s are into the Premier League Cup final after beating Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium this afternoon.

Everton coast to another home victory

Everton's final home game of the season ended with a mostly comfortable 2-0 victory over Burnley thanks to two first-half goals.

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Everton vs Burnley

Everton play their final home game of the 2018-19 season tomorrow night looking to keep their Europa League hopes alive when they entertain Burnley.

Jagielka unsure about his future

Phil Jagielka says that he will be holding further talks with the Everton hierarchy over his future in the coming days.

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Everton to return to Africa for pre-season game

Everton will travel to the Kenyan capital Nairobi to take on Kariobangi Sharks FC in the first of this summer's pre-season friendlies.

Holy Trinity statue unveiled outside Goodison Park

Everton reveal the new statue dedicated to playing legends Colin Harvey, Howard Kendall and Alan Ball today Friday's home game against Burnley.

U23 Champions lose at West Ham

Everton Under-23s ended their title-winning league campaign with an anti-climactic 2-1 loss at West Ham United. The young Blues went down at the London Stadium on Monday night despite a late Fraser Hornby goal.

Davies pens new four-year deal

Tom Davies has accepted new terms with Everton and signed a contract that extends his current deal to 2023.

Decisive goal eludes dominant Blues

Everton were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace at blustery Selhurst Park dealing a significant blow to their hopes of finishing in seventh place.

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U18s sign off with a big win at Man Utd

The young Blues have signed off for the season with a remarkable game, picking up all three points against the Red Devils, who they leapfrog to finish third in U18 Premier League.

Crystal Palace vs Everton

Everton return to London to take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park as they look to maintain their push for a seventh-place finish.

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Richarlison a “major doubt” for Palace clash

Everton look likely to be without Richarlison for the trip to Crystal Palace this weekend with the Brazilian struggling with the rib injury he sustained against Manchester United on Sunday.

Report: Baines to be offered one-year deal

Leighton Baines could be handed a one-year extension to his Everton contract as the club prepares for Marco Silva's second season at the club.

Sigurdsson targeting seventh spot

Gyfli Sigurdsson says that confidence has returned to the Everton side as they pursue a seventh-place berth that would top last season's finish

U23s hang on for Premier League Cup win

Everton U23s withstood late resistance from Blackburn Rovers U23s to secure a 2-1 win in the quarter-final of the Premier League Cup at Goodison Park this evening.

Towering Everton crush sorry United at Goodison

Everton atoned for their hugely disappointing defeat at Fulham by powering their way to an impressive 4-0 drubbing of Manchester United.

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DCL: The pieces are starting to fall into place

The 22-year-old says that amid the spotlight on his performances and Everton's own struggle for consistency, he is revelling in his current role as first-choice striker.

Everton vs Manchester United

Everton play their penultimate home game of the season looking to bounce back from another disillusioning setback as Manchester United come to Goodison.

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Everton to sign defensive prospect from Denmark

Everton appear have agreed to sign Danish defender Sebastian Kristensen from Lyngby BK for the Under-18s setup.

Gomes handed three-match ban

Updated As expected, the Football Association have charged André Gomes with violent conduct for his late challenge on Aleksandar Mitrovic on Saturday.

Bowler strike seals Premier League 2 title

Everton's Under-23s are Premier League 2 Champions once more after Josh Bowler's solitary strike clinched a decisive 1-0 win over Brighton at Goodison Park.

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Crunch time for the U23s

It's the penultimate match of the season in Premier League 2 and David Unsworth's side sit on the brink of securing another Championship trophy.

Blues plan summer decision on Baines and Jagielka

Everton were set to decide the futures of the veteran defenders during the close season but it appears as though the skipper is seeking clarification sooner than that.

U18s knock Sunderland for Six

An exhibition of eadly finishing ability from Ellis Simms saw the prolific striker hit four goals in Everton Under-18s' 6-0 victory over Sunderland at USM Finch Farm on Saturday.