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Richarlison's discipline has come under question

Everton's Richarlison urged to improve discipline

Everton forward Richarlison has been told by manager Rafael Benitez he has to do a better job of keeping his reactions under control on the pitch.

Soccer • 26 Nov 21

Benitez expects a tough test from rejuvenated Spurs.

Benitez is ready for battle with new improved Tottenham

Everton manager Rafael Benitez admits it could be a bad time to face a Tottenham side he expects to be "aggressive" under new manager Antonio Conte.

Soccer • 07 Nov 21

James Rodriguez has yet to be included in a matchday squad for Everton this season

Everton's Rodriguez in Qatar to discuss switch

Out-of-favour Everton playmaker James Rodriguez has travelled to Qatar to discuss a move to the Middle East.

Soccer • 20 Sep 21

Benitez thrilled by Toffees' 379 seconds of madness

Everton manager Rafael Benitez admits it would be better for his health if his side could score goals before they concede after a thrilling 3-1 comeback win at home to Burnley.

Soccer • 14 Sep 21

Ainsley Maitland-Niles is eager to get out of Arsenal

Willian gone, Maitland-Niles pushes for Arsenal exit

Arsenal confirmed on Monday evening that Willian has left the club for Corinthians, hours after Ainsley Maitland-Niles took to social media to try to force a move away from the north London club.

Soccer • 30 Aug 21

Everton's Moise Kean was sent off after grabbing Sorba Thomas of Huddersfield Town

Benitez: Kean must learn to keep his cool

Rafael Benitez has ordered Moise Kean to keep his emotions in check on the field after the Italian striker saw red on a rare start for Everton in their 2-1 Carabao Cup victory at Huddersfield.

Soccer • 25 Aug 21

Benitez remains coy on Kean and Rodriguez future

Everton boss Rafael Benitez has refused to be drawn on whether he thinks James Rodriguez and Moise Kean will still be at the club come the transfer deadline.

Soccer • 20 Aug 21

James Rodriguez will miss Everton's season opener

Rodriguez one of five Everton players out isolating

James Rodriguez is unavailable for Everton's Premier League opener against Southampton on Saturday, Toffees boss Rafael Benitez has revealed.

Soccer • 13 Aug 21

Demarai Gray has joined up with the Toffees in Orlando for the Florida Cup

Transfer round-up: Gray leaves Leverkusen for Everton

Everton have signed winger Demarai Gray from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on a three-year contract.

Soccer • 22 Jul 21

Seamus Coleman: "I'm doing my coaching badges and I'll see where that brings me."

'I've no God-given right to walk into a coach's job'

Seamus Coleman is already thinking of building a coaching career after he hangs up his boots but said he'd have to earn any opportunity he'd get at Everton or former club Sligo Rovers.

Soccer • 01 Jul 21

Seamus Coleman: "Some of the banners weren't ideal but I think that's a small minority."

Coleman: Rafa banners don't represent Everton fans

Seamus Coleman said "it would be very unfair to judge the Everton fans on one banner or two banners" as he aired his belief that the Goodison Park crowd will get right behind new boss Rafael Benitez.

Premier League • 01 Jul 21

Rafael Benitez is the new Everton manager

'I'll fight for Everton' - Benitez takes the reins

New manager Rafael Benitez has pledged to show the same fighting spirit for Everton as he did for Liverpool when he made his "small club" comments.

Soccer • 30 Jun 21

Rafael Benitez was believed to be earning a salary of just over €13m at Dalian Professional

Benitez and Dalian Professional part company

Rafael Benitez has left Chinese Super League club Dalian Professional by mutual consent.

Soccer • 23 Jan 21

'I can't see that the accumulation of points over the last seven months of the Premier League is luck'

Bruce sees luck talk as 'insult' to Newcastle players

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce claims it would be an "insult" to his players to suggest the Magpies are lucky to have gained the points they have to date

Soccer • 03 Feb 20

Rafael Benitez insists he is happy in China

Benitez has no interest in Everton or Arsenal jobs

Rafael Benitez says he has no interest in the vacant managerial positions at Everton or Arsenal.

Soccer • 09 Dec 19

Rafa Benitez: "After that meeting, I knew they would not come back with a serious offer."

'I didn't trust them' - Benitez opens up on Toon exit

Rafa Benitez has said Newcastle United's "unfulfilled promises" during his three-year spell as manager and a loss of trust were the reasons why he left the Premier League club last month after his contract expired.

Soccer • 13 Aug 19

'For me, at this particular moment, there is nothing really to talk about until the two clubs reach some sort of compromise'

Bruce holds talks with Newcastle over management job

Sheffield Wednesday boss Steve Bruce has confirmed he has held talks with Newcastle about succeeding Rafael Benitez as manager of his hometown club.

Soccer • 13 Jul 19

Ayoze Perez looks to be on his way out of Newcastle

Leicester trigger Perez buy-out clause at Newcastle

Ayoze Perez is close to following Rafael Benitez out of Newcastle after Leicester tabled a £30million bid.

Soccer • 03 Jul 19

Rafael Benitez has been linked with a move to the Chinese league

Newcastle confirm Benitez will depart this week

Rafael Benitez will leave Newcastle United when his contract expires on 30 June, the club have announced.

Soccer • 24 Jun 19

Newcastle United look like they have new owners

'We have agreed terms' - Toon takeover looks imminent

Representatives of billionaire Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nahyan have confirmed they have "agreed terms" with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley and are working to complete a deal for the club. Representatives of billionaire Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nahyan have confirmed they have "agreed terms" with N

Soccer • 27 May 19

Rafa set for showdown talks with Ashley on Toon future

Rafael Benitez will hold crunch talks with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley next week to reach a decision over his future.

Soccer • 13 May 19

Liverpool players can do no more, says Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has insisted his players can do no more in their bid to end a 29-year wait for another league title after seeing them scrap their way to victory at Newcastle.

Soccer • 04 May 19

'At the moment, they're one of the best teams in the world'

Liverpool still among the best without trophy - Benitez

Rafael Benitez has insisted Liverpool will still be one of the best teams in the world even if they end the season without a trophy.

Soccer • 04 May 19

Rafael Benitez has held positive talks on his Newcastle future

Benitez holds 'positive talks' on Newcastle future

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has given the clearest indication yet that he is ready to extend his stay at St James' Park after positive talks this week.

Soccer • 03 May 19

Ayoze Perez is mobbed after breaking the deadlock

Superb Perez hat-trick lifts Magpies to brink of safety

Ayoze Perez's hat-trick all but guaranteed Premier League safety as Newcastle survived a second-half fightback by Southampton to win 3-1.

Soccer • 20 Apr 19