Tag: Everton
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I thought Super League was ‘a joke’ – Ancelotti
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti admits that he thought talk of a breakaway Super League being formed was “a joke”. Ancelotti was quick to condemn the plans that would have had huge ramifications on the Champions League and Premier League. “For every supporter of football it was a strange day, a surprise,” he said. “We heard…
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I don’t know how James Rodriguez does it – Iwobi
Alex Iwobi says Everton teammate James Rodrigues does ‘stuff on the ball that is not normal’. The Colombian star has been impressive in his first season in the Premier League. And his training ground exploits have shocked some of his teammates. “What shocked me was his right foot finish, I didn’t know he had that…
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Real Madrid blocked Atletico move – James Rodriguez
Everton midfielder James Rodriguez has explained why he didn’t join Atletico Madrid last summer. After the James’ loan spell at Bayern Munich, a deal was in place to take him across the Spanish capital to Los Colchoneros, but parent club Real Madrid stood in his way. “I played very little in Madrid,” James told ESPN.…
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EPL: Richarlison hits out at Alcantara after rejecting apology
Everton forward Richarlison has revealed Thiago ignored his apology after the Merseyside derby last year. The Brazilian put in a horrible challenge on the Liverpool midfielder, which left him sidelined for two and a half months. Speaking on a YouTube live stream, Richarlison revealed his attempts to make an apology were ignored by Thiago. “The…
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Man City have no clear identity – Ancelotti
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti says Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have “no clear identity”, with that considered to be a positive for the Premier League leaders as they chase a historic quadruple. The Toffees will be looking to end that bid on Saturday when they host the Citizens in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. City…
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I know people have doubted me – Havertz
Chelsea midfielder Kai Havertz admits it has taken him a while to find his best form. Havertz did not get on the scoresheet, but was outstanding as the Blues battled to a 2-0 win at home over Everton in the Premier League on Monday. And the German knows he must continue to deliver consistent performances…
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EPL: Chelsea defeat Everton to revive top-four hopes
Chelsea scored a goal in each half to see off top-four rivals Everton and maintain Thomas Tuchel’s unbeaten start as Blues boss. The hosts took the lead when Kai Havertz’s shot took a big deflection off Toffees defender Ben Godfrey. England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made a fine save to deny Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso and Havertz…
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Why I would want Maldini in Everton – Ancelotti
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti admits he’d love to have Paolo Maldini as part of his team. Asked about whom he would take from his great former AC Milan side, Ancelotti was clear. “No doubt! Paolo Maldini because he is my friend, he was my teammate, he was my captain and he is a fun guy,…
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Everton’s victory over Liverpool was like winning EPL – Ayegbeni
Everton’s triumph over Liverpool last month was like winning the Premier League title, says former Toffees striker Yakubu Ayegbeni, who is still savouring the victory at Anfield. The Goodison Park giants had not won at the Reds’ home ground since October 1999. Nonetheless, Richarlison’s early strike and Gylfi Sigurdsson’s late penalty did the damage for…
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They don’t want me at Real Madrid – James
Everton midfielder James Rodriguez says there’s no going back to former club Real Madrid. Urged by a fan to return to the Spanish capital during his new appearance on Twitch, James claimed that Real Madrid would not be interested to sign him back “Nobody wants me there anymore,” replied James, who sent out on a…