Month: October 2024

Rafael Benítez has reassured Richarlison that the goals will come and insisted he has no problem with the Everton forward’s reaction to being substituted against Burnley.

The Everton manager held talks with the Brazilian after Monday’s 3-1 win over Burnley and praised him for a tireless contribution, rather than admonish the 24-year-old for making clear his displeasure when withdrawn in the 81st minute. With Everton comfortably ahead and Dominic Calvert-Lewin sidelined for several weeks, Benítez wanted to protect Richarlison before Saturday’s visit to Aston Villa and, after three games without a goal, believes it is only a question of time before his effort is rewarded.

Demarai Gray well on his way to proving himself the steal of …

To those who say football is only a game, tell them to go to Wrexham.

“I’ve never seen anything like this. It’s an unbelievable place now,” marvels 76-year-old John Evans in his wheelchair outside the town’s historic Racecourse football stadium. A crowd has gathered around a brass band playing Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon and a carnival atmosphere fills the Mold Road.

Evans, who has terminal cancer, used to cycle 23 miles to watch his beloved Wrexham as a teenager but has not watched many games recently due to ill-health. The club learned about his situation and gave him two of the most sought-after tickets in Wales. “It’s really special. It’s a dream come true,” he says. “The good days are back …

Thomas Tuchel made clear his target is to land the World Cup and add a second star to the England shirt, as the German acknowledged it could be win or bust for him after his appointment on an 18-month deal.

Tuchel, the third foreigner to take charge of the senior men’s team, was not shy to set his sights on silverware as he revealed his excitement at his unveiling at Wembley. The former Chelsea head coach, who will get to work on 1 January after signing a contract with the Football Association in secret last Tuesday, was straightforward in saying his mission is to end England’s quest for a first major men’s trophy since 1966.

The focus is on the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in Canada, Mexico and the USA,…