Rafael Benitez has arrived at Everton’s Finch Farm training ground ahead of his unveiling as the club’s new manager.
Archive | June 2021
Daei congratulates Ronaldo after equalling goal record….
Ali Daei has congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal captain equalled the Iranian’s record for international goals scored in men’s football.
Olivier Giroud becomes the first France player to reach 100 caps under one coach….
Olivier Giroud has made history by gaining his 100th cap for France while playing under coach Didier Deschamps.
Memphis Depay joins Barcelona….
Barcelona confirmed the signing of Memphis Depay on Saturday with the Netherlands forward set to be reunited with Ronald Koeman at Camp Nou after agreeing a two-year deal at the Liga giants on a free transfer.
Gattuso leaves Fiorentina just after 23 days….
Gennaro Gattuso has left as head coach of Fiorentina just 23 days after being appointed. The Serie A club confirmed on Thursday that the former Napoli boss had stepped down by mutual consent.
Eriksen to have heart-starting device fitted….
Denmark’s Christian Eriksen will be fitted with a heart-starting device following his collapse on the pitch during Euro 2020.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes Euro’s record goalscorer….
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has become the all-time highest goalscorer in European Championship history after netting twice in the defending champions’ Euro 2020 win over Hungary.
Novak Djokovic wins French Open 2021….
Novak Djokovic won his 19th Grand Slam title after fighting back from two sets down to beat Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final.
Adesanya beats Vettori to retain UFC middleweight title….
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya cruised to victory over Marvin Vettori as he retained his undisputed 185-pound title in the main event of UFC 263 in Glendale, Arizona.
Wijnaldum joins PSG….
UEFA tells Ukraine to remove political slogan from kit….
Ukraine has been told to remove a “political slogan” from its Euro 2020 jersey by UEFA after Russia protested.
Maurizio Sarri is new Lazio coach….
The managerial Merry-go-round in Serie A is in full swing with Lazio confirming that Maurizio Sarri will return to the Italian top flight as their manager to replace the outgoing Simone Inzaghi, who departed for Inter to take over from last season’s title-winning coach as San Siro, Antonio Conte.
Bruno Lage is Wolves new manager….
Spain call up 11 more players in response to Covid positives….
Spain national team coach Luis Enrique has called up a further 11 players with a total of 17 now training apart from the initial first team squad as fears grow of further positive covid cases within the camp following those of Sergio Busquets and then Diego Llorente.
Paul Onuachu wins Ebony Shoe award in Belgium….
Nigeria international striker Paul Onuachu says he is proud to win the Ebony Shoe, which is awarded to Belgium’s best African player or player of African descent.
UEFA cannot sanction Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus over Super League….
The Swiss Justice Ministry has warned UEFA and FIFA that they cannot sanction Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus in relation to the European Super League (ESL).
USA win CONCACAF Nations League tournament….
Mission accomplished for the United States men’s national team and for head coach Gregg Berhalter. The USMNT defeated the Mexico national team 3-2 in extra time and the ‘golden generation’ demonstrated they have a strong mentality after going 1-0 down and winning at the end of 120 minutes.
Kevin de Bruyne wins PFA Player of the Year….
Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has won the Professional Footballers’ Association men’s Players’ Player of the Year award for the second consecutive season.
Tuchel extends Chelsea contract….
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has signed a contract extension until the summer of 2024.
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