News Archive –Jun

Benitez finally announced as Ancelotti's successor at Everton

Everton have finally confirmed Rafael Benitez as the club's new manager, a little over four weeks after Carlo Ancelotti abruptly left Goodison Park for Real Madrid.

• Moshiri's Big Gamble

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Farhad Moshiri: Why we wanted Rafa

Farhad Moshiri answers soft questions pitched to him by some anonymous interlocutor at the club, as presented on the Oficial Everton Website.

Pickford brilliance helps England topple Germany

Jordan Pickford was one of the stars of the show as England triumphed over Germany in a knockout game for the first time since 1996, winning this Round of 16 game 2-0 at Wembley.

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Benitez set to be confirmed as new Everton manager

Updated Rafael Benitez is expected to be unveiled as the latest incumbent of the Everton manager's job on Wednesday after journalists were briefed this evening that the Spaniard has completed negotiations on a three-year deal.

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Pickford-Neuer Comparison

Ahead of Tuesday's Euro 2020 match between England and Germany, The Telegraph provides this comparative analysis of the two goalkeepers who could exert a massive influence on the result.

King: Ancelotti lied to me

Josh King has expressed his disappointment at what he says were broken promises from Carlo Ancelotti when he signed for Everton in the winter transfer window.

Everton Academy goalkeeper Nico Hansen joins Swansea City

Everton academy goalkeeper, Nico Defreitas-Hansen, has joined Swansea City on a free transfer, subject to international clearance, after his contract with the Blues expired.

Everton U21s will be in Group A of next season's EFL Trophy

Everton will field a team of Under-21 players from their Category A Academy as one of 16 senior clubs participating in the variously named EFL Trophy.

Digne cameo cut short by injury

Lucas Digne's second appearance at Euro 2020 lasted all of five minutes after the full-back was forced off with an injury.

Everton to play Man Utd in pre-season friendly

Everton will complete their preparations for the 2021-22 Premier League season with a pre-season friendly against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday 7 August, kick-off at 5pm BST.

Pickford keeps third clean sheet as England progress

Jordan Pickford made his third start of Euro 2020 between the sticks for England but Dominic Calvert-Lewin had to watch on from the bench as Gareth Southgate's men did enough to edge the Czech Republic.

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Kyle John signs a new 2-year contract extension

Everton U23s centre-back, Kyle John, has signed a new 2-year deal that extends his contract through June 2023.

Mina own goal condemns Colombia to defeat

A second-half own goal by Yerry Mina unfortunately proved decisive in Colombia's clash with Peru in the Copa America tonight.

Joe Anderson signs new 1-year contract

Everton Academy centre-back, 20-year-old Joe Anderson has signed a new 1-year contract that runs until the end of June 2022.

Another clean sheet for Pickford in bore draw with Scotland

As expected, Jordan Pickford started England's second Group D game at the European Championships this evening and he made one key save in a goalless draw against the Scots.

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Nathan Broadhead signs a new 2-year contract extension

Everton U23s striker, Nathan Broadhead, has signed a new 2-year deal that extends his contract through June 2023.

Richarlison bags Brazil's fourth in romp over Peru

The Everton forward came on at half-time and ended with the game with an assist and a goal as the Copa America hosts beat Peru 4-0 to remain top of Group A while Colombia were held goalless by Venezuela.

Reports: Benitez in the frame to become new Everton manager

Rafael Benitez has re-emerged as a candidate for the Everton manager's job amid suggestions that the club's talks with Nuno Espirito Santo have stalled.

Premier League fixtures announced

Everton will kick off the new Premier League campaign at home to Southampton following the release of the 2021-22 fixtures.

Everton begin preliminary work at Bramley-Moore Dock

Everton have begun preliminary inspection work at Bramley-Moore Dock in anticipation of construction work on the new stadium beginning in earnest later this year.

Everton duo feature as England begin Euro 2020 with a win

Jordan Pickford was in goal and Dominic Calvert-Lewin made a brief entrance as a late substitute as England edged Croatia in their Group D opener at Wembley.

Nuno on the verge of becoming new Everton boss

Everton are reportedly close to appointing Nuno Espirito Santo as their next manager, with the final negotiations over a three-year contract expected to be concluded over the weekend.

• Seal of Mediocrity or Hero-in-Waiting?

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Everton and the European dream of conquering America' sports market

To coincide with the release of Toffee Soccer, the book on Everton's links with North America, The Guardian take a look at the club's escalating efforts to increase their footprint in the growing market for football across The Pond.

Good results for South American duo in qualifiers

Richarlison and Yerry Mina were in World Cup-qualifying action last night as Brazil beat Paraguay and Colombia grabbed what could prove to be an important draw in Argentina.

Everton duo start in England warm-up match

Ben Godfrey was handed his first senior start for England and Dominic Calvert-Lewin got a further chance to impress up front as Gareth Southgate's men played Romania.

King one of five confirmed departures

Everton won't be taking up any option to retain Josh King beyond his initial six-month term and Robin Olsen returns to Roma, joining Muhamed Besic, Yannick Bolasie and Theo Walcott in being released from the first-team squad this month.

Mina on target for Colombia in World Cup qualifying

Yerry Mina scored his first international goal since the 2018 World Cup to set Colombia on their way to an important 3-0 win over Peru in the CONMEBOL region tonight.

Reports: Everton to hold talks with Nuno

Everton are reportedly set to open talks with former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo after installing him alongside David Moyes as a preferred candidate to replace Carlo Ancelotti.

Godfrey makes England bow in win over Austria

England played Austria tonight in a warm-up for the upcoming European Championships and it afforded Gareth Southgate the opportunity to hand Ben Godfrey his first England cap.

Everton announce participation in 2021 Florida Cup

Everton have revealed plans to travel to the United States this summer to face Arsenal, Inter Milan and Colombian giants Millonarios in the 2021 Florida Cup.

Simms to be offered a contract extension

Everton will reportedly seek to tie Ellis Simms to extended terms now that his loan spell with Blackpool is over.

Ancelotti makes shock return to Real Madrid

Less than 18 months after he joined Everton as a surprise managerial appointment to succeed Marco Silva, Carlo Ancelotti has abruptly left Goodison Park to return to Real Madrid, the club that sacked him six years ago.

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Defender Con Ouzoundis leaves the U23s

Australian defender Con Ouzounidis, who has been a fixture in the Under-23s side for the last four seasons, has reached the end of his Everton Academy career.