Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand feels his players are carrying Christian Eriksen with them all the way to Wembley after booking a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2020.Thomas Delaney and Kasper Dolberg struck before half-time as the Danes beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their quarter-final in Baku.Czech frontman Patrik Schick reduced the deficit with his fifth goal of the tournament in the 49th min...Full Story »

Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has been appointed as new manager of Merseyside rivals Everton. The 61-year-old has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the Premier League club and replaces Carlo Ancelotti, who made a shock return to Real Madrid on June 1. Sources told ESPN earlier this month that Benitez was in talks to take charge at Goodison Park but faced competition from Robe...Full Story »

Rafa Benitez has agreed a three-year deal to become Everton boss. The Spaniard could be confirmed on Wednesday as Carlo Ancelotti’s replacement. Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri has pushed ahead with the appointment despite anger from some fans about bringing in the former Liverpool boss. The 61-year-old's appointment will be hugely controversial as he managed their bitter ri...Full Story »

Benitez expected to sign deal as Everton's new manager in the next few days, with Toffees hoping to confirm his arrival early next week; Spaniard spent six years at Everton's rivals Liverpool, winning the Champions League and FA Cup Rafael Benitez is set to be appointed as Everton's new manager next week after the former Liverpool boss agreed key aspects of his contract with the club. The Sp...Full Story »

AC Milan are eyeing Everton midfielder James Rodriguez. Corriere dello Sport says Milan see James as a replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu, after he left this week for Inter Milan. James' agent Jorge Mendes has given the Diavolo an idea to replace the Turkey international with the former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich attacking midfielder. The midfielder is frustrated and has started looking at...Full Story »

Manchester United are closer than ever to signing Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho. The Red Devils have lodged two offers for Sancho, the latest of which was worth around £75m. That amount is close to Dortmund's valuation, and Sky Sports says both clubs expect to complete the deal. Another stickler has been the the structure of payments as Dortmund prefer the majority of the fee p...Full Story »

The Portuguese has seen the decision to offload the playmaker in 2014 questioned, but he claims to have always been a big fan Jose Mourinho has faced plenty of criticism down the years for allowing Kevin De Bruyne to leave Chelsea, but the Portuguese claims he never wanted to sanction a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge for the Belgian. Back in January 2014, the classy playmaker left ...Full Story »

France boss Didier Deschamps insists he has “faith” that Karim Benzema will break his goal duck soon at Euro 2020.The striker has not found the back of the net since returning to the squad following a long international exile.Benzema scored 30 goals for Real Madrid last season but after four matches for France without a goal, some are starting to question whether Deschamps’ dec...Full Story »

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez believes his side are ready to take the next step in their quest for a major trophy after cruising into the knockout stages of Euro 2020 with a third straight win.An unfortunate own goal from keeper Lukas Hradecky and a late strike from Romelu Lukaku sealed the Belgians’ 2-0 win over Finland, who are left with a slim hope of going through as one of the best th...Full Story »

According to recent reports, Real Madrid could be set to try and lure Everton midfielder James Rodriguez back to Spain.That's according to Sport, who claim the Toffees star is wanted back in Madrid, just 12-months after departing. The outlet claim that Carlo Ancelotti, the manager who has worked with Rodriguez at several clubs, including previously at Real Madrid, has opened the door to yet a...Full Story »

The Spaniard, 61, was most recently manager of Chinese Super League club Dalian Professional but left in January. Liverpool's Champions League-winning legend Rafa Benitez is on the verge of joining Everton Credit: AP:Associated Press Benitez spent six years in charge of Everton’s local rivals and famously led the Reds to Champions League glory in Istanbul back in 2005. Now he looks set ...Full Story »

Speculation doing the rounds in the English media on Monday suggests that Nuno Espirito Santo is keen on luring a pair of key players from ex-club Wolves to Everton this summer. Nuno incoming Chatter surrounding the managerial position at Goodison Park has of course taken centre stage in the media of late. This comes with Carlo Ancelotti, just 18 months on from his arrival on Merseyside, ha...Full Story »

Colombia is at the Copa America, where they’ll look to win their second trophy in the tournament’s history. However, they’ll have to do so with a notable star. Everton FC midfielder James Rodriguez was left off the Colombian squad due to fitness levels. The 29-year-old enjoyed a few days of vacation in Medellin and participated on an Instagram live (via Diario AS) to addres...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham has become the youngest ever player to appear at a European Championship. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder came on as a substitute during England’s opening game at Euro 2020. He replaced Harry Kane during the closing stages of Sunday afternoon’s game. Bellingham became the third-youngest full England international when he made his debut for England in November las...Full Story »

Zurich hire Breitenreite as head coachZurich have hired Andre Breitenreiter as their next manager, revealing a two-year contract for the German on their official social media feed. Breitenreiter last managed at Hannover in 2019. De Gea expects Man Utd stayDavid De Gea expects to stay at Manchester United through the summer despite intense speculation that he is set to leave, claims The Sun. ...Full Story »

Everton's director of medical Danny Donachie claims there is no reason why James Rodriguez could not have played for Colombia at the Copa America. A club-versus-country disagreement has emerged with the playmaker's national team manager Reinaldo Rueda dropping him for the forthcoming tournament because of concerns over his recovery from a calf injury. At a press conference in Colombia, Rueda...Full Story »

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti’’s ex-wife Luisa Gibellini passed away at 63 years old on Monday following a long illness, with the Italian flying straight from his side’s loss to Manchester City Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has been grieving after his ex-wife of 25 years passed away aged 63. Luisa Gibellini, who was a childhood sweetheart of the Italian before their split in 20...Full Story »

Sergio Aguero scored twice in a fairytale Etihad Stadium farewell as champions Manchester City wrapped up their Premier League campaign by thrashing Everton 5-0.City’s record goalscorer, who is leaving the club after next week’s Champions League final, hit a quickfire double having come off the bench with 25 minutes remaining.His efforts added to earlier strikes from Kevin De Bruyne,...Full Story »

Steve Bruce was in philosophical mood after being booed by sections of the Newcastle crowd on their return to St James’ Park.The 60-year-old head coach, who has faced concerted criticism since replacing Rafael Benitez at the helm two summers ago, was jeered by some among a crowd of 10,000 as he, his staff and the players completed a lap of appreciation after the final whistle in their 1-0 ...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti credited Everton’s returning fans with making the difference after his players put their home woes aside to keep slim European hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Wolves.A crowd of 6,500 at Goodison Park saw Richarlison’s 48th-minute header make the difference, ending a run of five home games without a win and ensuring the Toffees did not lose more than half their Goodiso...Full Story »