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World Cup Watch Thread: Rd of 16 | Canada vs Morocco, Paraguay vs France
The FIFA 2026 World Cup Round of 32 delivered thrills and spills aplenty, with many nations who ended up on the losing side winning hearts on their long journeys out the door. Match: Canada vs MoroccoVenue: Houston, USATime: 10am PST, 1pm EST, 6pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One, SiriusXM […]
The Friedkin Conundrum at Everton: Money and the Moyes factor
Seventeen months ago, on December 19, 2024, Dan Friedkin’s The Friedkin Group (TFG) bought Farhad Moshiri’s 94.1% stake in Everton Football Club. The deal followed months of failed bids, complex club debts, and regulatory hurdles. It was the end of a turbulent time that appeared to herald a new dawn for the club and it’s […]
World Cup Watch Thread: Rd of 32 | AUS-EGY, ARG-CPV, COL-GHA
The group stages of the 2026 World Cup are now complete and the 48 teams that started the tournament have been whittled down to 32. Match: Australia vs EgyptVenue: Atlanta, USATime: 11am PST, 2pm EST, 7pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One, SiriusXM FC, Futbol de Primera Radio; UK – […]
Friday’s Everton News: Hackney confirmed, Japanese winger linked, Iroegbunam latest
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours ICYMI amidst the World Cup craziness: Everton officially announced Hayden Hackney signing and also revealed their new home kits. Check out some behind-the-scenes clips from Hackney’s signing. Keito Nakamura, who recorded one goal and one assist for Japan this World Cup, has been linked with a move to the […]
World Cup Watch Thread: Rd of 32 | ESP-AUT, POR-CRO, SUI-ALG
The group stages of the 2026 World Cup are now complete and the 48 teams that started the tournament have been whittled down to 32. Match: Spain vs AustriaVenue: Atlanta, USATime: 9am PST, 3pm EST, 5pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One, SiriusXM FC, Futbol de Primera Radio; UK – […]
Everton sign Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough
Everton have made their first move in the transfer market with a deal for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney on a five-year contract through to 2031. The 24-year-old arrives for an undisclosed fee, though numerous reports suggest he will cost an initial £16m, with various add-ons potentially lifting it up to around £25m. “I’m delighted to […]
Everton sign Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough
Everton have made their first move in the transfer market with a deal for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney on a five-year contract through to 2031. The 24-year-old arrives for an undisclosed fee, though numerous reports suggest he will cost an initial £16m, with various add-ons potentially lifting it up to around £25m. “I’m delighted to […]
Everton unveil new home kits for 2026-27 season
Everton today revealed the first of their 2026-27 season kits with a launch of their home jersey made by local firm Castore, who are in their third season with the Toffees since stepping in following the expiry of the deal with Danish outfit hummel. The 2026/27 home shirt sees the return of trinity amber in the […]
Thursday’s Everton News: New home kit, Darlow, Lewis, Gueye & Keita rumours
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Evertonians will get their first look at the Club’s new 2026/27 home kit when it is unveiled today, Thursday 2nd July, from 9am. [Everton FC] Everton have signed a lucrative sponsorship agreement with financial services firm CMC Markets that could take their earnings from their shirt deals to more than £20m a […]
World Cup Watch Thread: Rd of 32 | ENG-COD, BEL-SEN, USA-BIH
The group stages of the 2026 World Cup are now complete and the 48 teams that started the tournament have been whittled down to 32. Match: England vs DR CongoVenue: Atlanta, USATime: 9am PST, 12pm EST, 5pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One, SiriusXM FC, Futbol de Primera Radio; UK […]
Brotherly Love Meets the Beautiful Game: Philly’s World Cup Moment
On the eve of a sold-out Noah Kahan concert, there was another notable gathering in Philadelphia as Curacao took on Ivory Coast. The city was alive with fans from far and wide for what proved to be a pivotal day in Group E. Germany had all but secured the top spot in their group, but […]
Wednesday’s Everton News: Rohl’s ambition, Belgian midfielder linked
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Everton have been looking to make some early transfer moves this summer. [RBM] Youngster Arthur Barrett looks set to join the club. While the Premier League had announced they were banning gambling companies from shirt sponsors this upcoming season, Everton have disappointingly announced Stake as their new “sleeve sponsor”. […]
World Cup Watch Thread: Rd of 32 | CIV-NOR, FRA-SWE, MEX-ECU
The group stages of the 2026 World Cup are now complete and the 48 teams that started the tournament have been whittled down to 32. Match: Ivory Coast vs Norway Venue: Dallas, USA Time: 9am PST, 12pm EST, 5pm BST How To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One, SiriusXM FC, Futbol de […]
Everton stepping up transfer business as pre-season looms
After a quiet start to the summer things seem to be springing into life at Everton as they close in on several transfer targets. Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney looks likely to be the first out of the door after a fee was agreed on Monday. Reading between the lines the fee seems to be an […]
Six players set to leave Everton Women
Having been appointed full time manager, Scott Phelan has wasted little time in ringing the changes at Everton Women as Katja Snoeijs, Emily Ramsey, Toni Payne, Kenzie Weir, Melissa Lawley and Elise Stenevik will leave the club upon the expiry of their contracts at the end of this month. Laila Harbert has also returned to […]
Tuesday’s Everton News: Hackney close, Moyes wanted, Graham decision
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Everton are close to agreeing a deal to sign Middlesbrough’s highly-rated midfielder Hayden Hackney. [RBM] Duncan Ferguson open to SFA talks as Everton boss David Moyes brought into conversation. [Liverpool Echo] Everton’s latest right-back search should sharpen one of West Ham United’s most delicate summer decisions: how hard they are […]
Everton agree on transfer fee with Middlesbrough for Hayden Hackney
While it had seemed that Everton‘s talks with Middlesbrough for midfielder Hayden Hackney had stalled after the Toffees’ initial approach had been rebuffed, it appears negotiations have continued and the two sides have agreed on a deal now. As is being reported by multiple media sources including trusted Merseyside football correspondent Paul Joyce, the two […]
World Cup Watch Thread: Rd of 32 | BRA vs JPN, GER vs PAR, NED vs MAR
The group stages of the 2026 World Cup are now complete and the 48 teams that started the tournament have been whittled down to 32. Match: Brazil vs JapanVenue: Houston, USATime: 9am PST, 12pm EST, 5pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One, SiriusXM FC, Futbol de Primera Radio; UK – […]
Monday’s Everton News: Moyes Scotland rumours, Ndiaye impresses, Hackney updates
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Don’t look now, but David Moyes is a strong contender for the Scotland job following Steve Clarke’s departure. Jordan Pickford and England gear up for their Round of 32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday following a 2-0 win over Panama. [EFC] A terrific day for Ndiaye, Gueye, and […]
World Cup Watch Thread: Rd of 32 | RSA vs CAN
The group stages of the 2026 World Cup are now complete and the 48 teams that started the tournament have been whittled down to 32. Match: South Africa vs Canada Venue: New York/New Jersey, USA Time: 12pm PST, 3pm EST, 8pm BST How To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One, SiriusXM FC, […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 16 | Groups J, K & L finale
The final six group games today to determine who moves on in the World Cup. Along with the 12 group winners and 12 runners-up, a further 8 third-placed teams will make the Round of 32 knockout round. Match: Panama vs EnglandVenue: New York/New Jersey, USATime: 1pm PST, 4pm EST, 9pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, […]
Scott Phelan appointed permanent Everton Women head coach
Scott Phelan has spoken about his rise through the ranks of Everton after being appointed the permanent head coach of Everton Women this month. The 38-year-old took the reins on a temporary basis in February of this year after the departure of Brian Sorensen and led the Toffees to a stronger second half of the […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 16 | Groups G, H & I finale
Another six games on the docket for today as Groups G, H & I all play their final round of group games simultaneously to find who moves on in the World Cup. Along with the 12 group winners and 12 runners-up, a further 8 third-placed teams will make the Round of 32 knockout round. Match: Norway […]
Everton 2025-26 Season Review: Under 21s doomed by inconsistency
I think most people agree that we should judge the Everton Academy including the Under 21s and Under 18s on their ability to progress the football careers of young footballers to the professional game. I say “professional game” rather than Everton’s first team because it’s reported that only 4% of teenage scholars ever make it […]
World Cup Open Thread: Day 15 | Groups D, E & F finale
Another six games on the docket for today as Groups D, E & F all play their final round of group games simultaneously to find who moves on in the World Cup. Along with the 12 group winners and 12 runners-up, a further 8 third-placed teams will make the Round of 32 knockout round. Match: Curacao […]
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