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World Cup Open Thread: Day 11 | ESP vs KSA, BEL vs IRN, URU vs CPV, NZL vs EGY

A couple more teams have booked their passage into the knockout rounds, while some other teams are heading home early. Happy Father’s Day to all those celebrating today. A reminder that 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: Spain vs […]

Everton Women midfielder Lucy Hope calls time on football career

Everton Women star Lucy Hope has paid tribute to both the club and its fans after the Scottish international called time on a playing career that began in 2012. After spells with Forfar Farmington and Hibernian, the versatile midfielder headed to Sweden to join Mallbackens IF, before Bristol City came calling in 2018. But it […]

World Cup Open Thread: Day 10 | NED vs SWE, GER vs CIV, ECU vs CUW, TUN vs JPN

With the second matchday underway, teams have started booking their passage into the knockout rounds, while others are already planning their return home. More big games coming up today with the Netherlands and Germany in action. Match: Netherlands vs Sweden Venue: Houston, USATime: 10am PST, 1pm EST, 6pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes […]

Everton 2025-26 Season Review: Future of Youth | Part One – The Departures

The Everton Under 21 and Under 18s are certain to have a much changed look about them next season. At the time of writing, the club have yet to make an official announcement but reliable sources have said and it’s widely assumed that Paul Tait, U21 coach, will be moving on. Add to that the […]

World Cup Open Thread: Day 9 | USA vs AUS, SCO vs MAR, BRA vs HAI, TUR vs PAR

Things are already heating up as matchday two of the 2026 World Cup gets underway, with perennial favorite Brazil getting back in action today, and the United States looking to reprise their excellent opening showing. Match: United States vs Australia Venue: Seattle, USATime: 12pm PST, 3pm EST, 8pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes […]

Friday’s Everton News: Barry rumours, new Ndiaye suitor, Eyong linked

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Sky Sports line up Everton’s summer transfer plans, including a potential loan move for Chelsea striker Liam Delap. [Sky Sports] A new team enters the fray for Iliman Ndiaye. RB Leipzig have been linked with a move for Thierno Barry. [Echo] Everton may look to bolster their attack with […]

World Cup Open Thread: Day 8 | CZE vs RSA, SUI vs BIH, CAN vs QAT, MEX vs KOR

The first matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now complete, and we’ve had goals, saves, upsets and beatings in equal measure. However, now things start to get serious as we get into do-or-die territory for teams that messed things up the first time around, while the other teams that won or drew will […]

Thursday’s Everton News: Pickford wins, Grealish trains, Openda linked

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Jordan Pickford helped England to a winning start in their opening game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Thomas Tuchel’s side running out 4-2 winners against Croatia. [Everton FC] Tuchel appeared to clash with Pickford in a row over playing out from the back during England’s World Cup opener against Croatia. [Mail […]

NFL

Everton’s 26-27 preseason schedule starting to take shape

It’s looking like there won’t be an preseason tours to far away places this summer for Everton. The Blues announced four more opponents earlier today with games against Dundee FC, Bolton Wanderers, Stoke City and VfB Stuttgart added to the schedule. The Toffees were already set to play against Newcastle in Edinburgh, so it does […]

NHL

World Cup Open Thread: Day 7 | POR vs COD, ENG vs CRO, GHA vs PAN, UZB vs COL

England and Portugal finally play as the first round of games of the 2026 World Cup group stage comes to a close. Everton goalie Jordan Pickford will be between the sticks for the Three Lions today. Match: Portugal vs DR CongoVenue: Houston, USATime: 10am PST, 1pm EST, 6pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes […]

Everton 2025-26 Season Review: Under 18s step up

This last season was a big one for several players, some of them starting for the Everton U18s as first year scholars then moving up to the U21 age group side. Exactly how it should be! For all of the critics with the club’s apparent inability to bring youth players through to the first team, […]

Wednesday’s Everton News: Pickford praises Patterson, Ndiaye talks ambitions

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Idrissa Gana Gueye played 88 minutes and Iliman Ndiaye registered a late assist coming off the bench in Senegal’s 3-1 loss to France at the World Cup. [EFC] “You don’t know where football will take you next. As I’ve always said, I want to be the best player and […]

World Cup Open Thread: Day 6 |FRA vs SEN, IRQ vs NOR, ARG vs ALG, AUT vs JOR

A couple of upsets yesterday as lower-ranked nations took their opponents the distance as all four games ended in a draw in another pulsating day of World Cup action. Another four games on tap today, with favourites France and defending champions Argentina entering the fray, and Erling Haaland threatening to run riot. As far as […]

Tuesday’s Everton News: Branthwaite to replace Stones, Heath departs, multiple links

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Isaac Heath has completed a permanent move from Everton to Cambridge United for an undisclosed fee. The 21-year-old winger heads to the newly-promoted League One side having enjoyed an impressive season on loan at Accrington Stanley during 2025/26. [Everton FC] Nathan Patterson is in the World Cup ‘shop window’ […]

World Cup Open Thread: Day 5 | ESP vs CPV, BEL vs EGY, KSA vs URU, IRN vs NZL

19 goals were scored yesterday across the four games, surely that will not get matched today will it? Two more perennial contenders Spain and Belgium start their campaigns today. Match: Spain vs Cape VerdeVenue: Atlanta, USATime: 9am PST, 12pm EST, 5pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One, SiriusXM FC, Futbol […]

Monday’s Everton News: Branthwaite rumours, Scottish youngster linked

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Nathan Patterson played 15 minutes in Scotland’s 1-0 win over Haiti over the weekend. [EFC] A great match, great goal, and great celebration from the Socceroos. Iliman Ndiaye reflects on his time at Marseille and reveals that a return to the French club could still be on the table. […]

World Cup Open Thread: Day 4 | GER vs CUW, NED vs JPN, CIV vs ECU, SWE vs TUN

Things started heating up yesterday with a couple of surprises and upsets. European powerhouses Germany and the Netherlands feature today as once again we have four games on tap. Match: Germany vs CuracaoVenue: Houston, USATime: 10am PST, 1pm EST, 6pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One, SiriusXM FC, Futbol de […]

MLS

Everton 2025-26 Season Review: End of Contract Players

Now the dust has settled on last season, what did Everton achieve? A 13th-placed finish duplicated the previous campaign – albeit with one more point – but after promising much most of the way, a woeful return of just three draws from the final seven matches saw the mood of many fans take a sharp […]

World Cup Open Thread: Day 3 | QAT vs SUI, BRA vs MAR, HAI vs SCO, AUS vs TUR

With all three co-hosts having played a game each and the weekend upon us, the festival of football kicks into high gear with four games on tap today, including perennial fan favourites Brazil in action. Match: Qatar vs SwitzerlandVenue: Santa Clara, CaliforniaTime: 12pm PST, 3pm EST, 8pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En […]

Everton 2025-26 Season Review: Full Backs Report Cards

With the 2025-26 season coming to a close, we are into our season review series with a look at the full backs and how they did this season. Moving into the new season there is a desperate need to address the right back position and some coverage for Vitaliy Mykolenko on the left. I have written this […]

World Cup Open Thread: Day 2 | CAN vs BIH, USA vs PAR

The global showcase FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday with a good amount of drama as co-hosts Mexico raced to a win and then South Korea engineered a come-from-behind win later in the evening. Next up are the two other co-hosts Canada and USA getting into the thick of things. Match: Canada vs Bosnia & […]

World Cup Open Thread: Day 2 | CAN vs BIH, USA vs PAR

The global showcase FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday with a good amount of drama as co-hosts Mexico raced to a win and then South Korea engineered a come-from-behind win later in the evening. Next up are the two other co-hosts Canada and USA getting into the thick of things. Match: Canada vs Bosnia & […]

World Cup Open Thread: Day 1 | MEX-RSA, KOR-CZE

The global showcase FIFA World Cup kicks off today with co-hosts Mexico in Group A action against South Africa, with South Korea then taking on Czechia a little later in the day. Match: Mexico vs South AfricaVenue: Mexico City, MexicoTime: 12pm PST, 3pm EST, 8pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo […]