Also known as: the Toffees
Everton — Premier League football club that faced relegation in the 2025-26 season, playing Tottenham on the final day.
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… terse Clarke to cut short his initial post-match interviewt, before later telling the BBC: "For me, for sure, I think we're going home." A serious of results in other groups, including Ecuador's surprise win against Germany, caused Clarke's gloomy prediction to come true.Everton …
Scotland boss Clarke resigns after World Cup exit confirmedThe Standard
… Brentford host Tottenham, Everton welcome Crystal Palace and Leeds visit Nottingham Forest. …
Arsenal to kick off Premier League title defence against CoventryThe Standard
… streets of Nairobi are alive, red, intense happiness, as Arsenal fans roar with joy after winning the 2025/26 English Premier League title. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Should Arsenal accept the invitation, they would become the third English club to visit the country since Everton …
Why Ruto has invited Arsenal to visit KenyaCitizen Digital
… Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez, Everton's Michael Keane and Sunderland's Dan Ballard were shown red cards for pulling an opponent's hair last season. …
Premier League changes hair-pulling punishment for new seasonCitizen Digital
… r. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Origi also enjoyed notable success in the Merseyside derby, scoring six goals against Everton …
Liverpool cult hero Origi retires from football at 31Citizen Digital
… Having previously managed Everton, Watford, Hull, Olympiacos and Benfica's local rivals Sporting Lisbon, Silva made an immediate impact in west London. …
Marco Silva to leave Fulham as Benfica links growThe Standard
… "It was an experience that will stay with me forever, with teammates who shaped who I wanted to be as a player, and ignited something in me to become a manager," he added.Arteta signed for Rangers in 2002 and spent most of his career after that with Everton and then Arsenal. …
When a friend becomes a foeCitizen Digital
… But a tense 1-0 win over Everton on Sunday, secured by Joao Palhinha's first half goal, sealed their survival and sent London rivals West Ham into the Championship instead. …
De Zerbi 'passion' saved Spurs from relegation says MaddisonCitizen Digital
… A draw against Everton on the final day of the Premier League season will all but certainly save Spurs as 18th-placed West Ham, two points behind, have a significantly inferior goal difference. …
Spurs must play with 'blood, character, and spirit': De ZerbiCitizen Digital
… But while City subsequently drew at Everton and then at Bournemouth, Arsenal won their next four league games without conceding a goal. …
Saka says Arsenal critics 'not laughing anymore' after title triumphBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Friday that Gianni Infantino was "the wrong man" to lead FIFA following the launch of a controversial plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, calling the proposal "an outrageous suggestion."
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Friday that Gianni Infantino was "the wrong man" to lead FIFA following the launch of a controversial plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, calling the proposal "an outrageous suggestion."
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Manchester City's Jack Grealish has denied claims he was left out of the club's pre-season tour to Hong Kong and Seoul, stating he is still recovering from foot surgery in February and is not yet training.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Slaven Bilic has been appointed head coach of Croatia's national football team, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after the country's World Cup exit. The 57-year-old former Croatian international defender, who previously coached Croatia from 2006 to 2012, was unanimously appointed by the Croatian Football Federation.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford said his team will keep their cool ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, noting they have largely avoided flashpoints during the 2026 tournament.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Slaven Bilic, who previously coached Croatia from 2006 to 2012, has been unanimously appointed as the country's national football team head coach, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after Croatia's World Cup exit.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Martinez confirmed he is leaving as Portugal coach following the team's 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. The 52-year-old Spaniard, who had been in charge since 2023, was frequently criticized for persistently selecting aging captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Martinez confirmed he is stepping down as Portugal coach following the team's 1-0 World Cup last-16 defeat to Spain. Martinez, who took charge in 2023 and was criticized for continuing to select ageing captain Cristiano Ronaldo, said his departure was expected as his contract was ending.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ronald Koeman announced his resignation as Netherlands coach after Morocco eliminated the team 3–2 on penalties in the World Cup last 32, with the match finishing 1–1 after extra time in Monterrey.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman stepped down after his team was knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco 3-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. Koeman cited the responsibility as head coach and alluded to personal health matters, including his wife's cancer diagnosis.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
With Kenya hosting Africa's biggest football tournament in June 2027, Football Kenya Federation coach Benni McCarthy is identifying diaspora players with Kenyan heritage to strengthen the Harambee Stars, including Real Sociedad winger Job Ochieng who made his LaLiga debut in February 2026.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Scotland manager Steve Clarke resigned Saturday following his side's elimination from the World Cup group stage. Clarke led Scotland to the past two European Championships and a first World Cup appearance since 1998, but the team failed to progress beyond the group stage despite beating Haiti 1-0.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has extended an invitation to English Premier League Champions Arsenal to visit Kenya, saying it would be a memorable moment for their Kenyan fans following massive street celebrations in Nairobi last month marking Arsenal's first league title in 22 years.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
From the 2026-27 season, Premier League referees can book players for hair-pulling instead of sending them off, if the pull is deemed "without excessive force and/or brutality." The change comes after several players, including Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez, received red cards for the offence last season.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Belgium striker Divock Origi, who scored memorable goals for Liverpool including two in a 4-0 Champions League semi-final comeback against Barcelona and in the final win over Tottenham Hotspur, has announced his retirement from football at 31.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fulham manager Marco Silva has announced he will leave the Premier League club this summer, with reports linking him to a move to Portuguese side Benfica to replace Jose Mourinho. Silva's five-year tenure made him the third longest-serving boss in the Premier League.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique, both Barcelona alumni and disciples of Pep Guardiola, face off tomorrow in Budapest. The two share a playing history at Barcelona and have followed similar coaching paths under Guardiola, who coached them both at Manchester City.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison praised manager Roberto De Zerbi for using his passionate personality to save the club from relegation. Tottenham sealed survival with a 1-0 win over Everton on the final day of the Premier League season, while West Ham were relegated to the Championship instead.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has called on his team to play with "blood, character and spirit" as they face Everton on the final day of the Premier League season in a battle to avoid relegation for the first time in 49 years. A draw will likely secure Spurs' survival, as 18th-placed West Ham are two points behind with an inferior goal difference.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal secured their first Premier League title in more than two decades after Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth gave the Gunners an unassailable four-point lead. Bukayo Saka said critics were "not laughing at us anymore" as players and supporters gathered to celebrate the achievement.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham Hotspur, one of English football's traditional 'Big Six' clubs, lost 2–1 to Chelsea and must avoid relegation on the final day of the season; midfielder James Maddison said the situation is "a little bit embarrassing" for the club, which will need a win or likely a draw against Everton to guarantee their top-flight status.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has won the Premier League title, ending the club's drought since Arsene Wenger's "Invincibles" era 22 years earlier. Arteta was appointed in 2019 with no prior managerial experience and served as assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City before taking the Arsenal role.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions after a 22-year wait, with Manchester City held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. Arsenal finished as champions after their 1-0 win over Burnley on Monday, ending a six-year trophy drought and moving five points clear of City.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal can go five points clear of second-placed Manchester City by beating relegated Burnley on Monday, as the Premier League title race enters its final stretch. City are on a 14-game unbeaten run but a 3-3 draw at Everton last week may prove decisive.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City do not feel extra pressure despite needing to beat Crystal Palace on Wednesday to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. City are five points behind leaders Arsenal with three games left and a game in hand.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham drew 1-1 at home to Leeds on Monday, with Mathys Tel scoring but then giving away a penalty; the result leaves Spurs two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with two games remaining.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United drew 0-0 at Sunderland on Saturday. Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield, with Ryan Gravenberch scoring for Liverpool in the sixth minute and Enzo Fernandez equalizing for Chelsea in the 35th minute.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said City must bounce back against Brentford on Saturday to put pressure back on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Arsenal lead by five points with three games to play, while City have four matches remaining.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal are leading the Premier League title race and a win at West Ham on Sunday could clinch their first English title in 22 years, while Manchester City's recent 3-3 draw at Everton has damaged their chances. Tottenham host Leeds knowing a win combined with West Ham dropping points would move them towards safety.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi defended his side's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, saying Tottenham's own injury crisis made Villa's decision to rest key players for their Europa League semi-final irrelevant. The win helped Tottenham move out of the Premier League relegation zone.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →