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Irish Examiner
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Everton condemn racist abuse aimed at Dominic Calvert-Lewin's wife
Everton have strongly condemned the 'threatening, racist, and misogynistic abuse' aimed at Dominic Calvert-Lewin's wife on social media and are working with Merseyside police to identify the culprits. The Everton striker's wife, Sandra, was targeted after posting her support for Calvert-Lewin after the farewell to Goodison Park on Sunday and suggesting his efforts are underappreciated. Calvert-Lewin, 28, is out of contract at the end of the season but has been offered new terms. In a statement the club said it 'strongly condemns the threatening, racist, and misogynistic abuse directed towards the wife of Dominic Calvert-Lewin on social media', adding: 'This sinister and intimidating behaviour is not only deeply hurtful and distressing, it is also criminal – and does not represent the values of Everton or the overwhelming majority of our supporters. 'The club has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of discriminatory and abusive behaviour. We are working closely with Merseyside police and the Premier League to ensure the individuals responsible are identified and held accountable for their actions. We will continue to offer our full support to Dominic and his family.' Abdoulaye Doucouré is to leave Everton when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 32-year-old midfielder has been an important figure under David Moyes and Sean Dyche, scoring the goal that preserved Everton's top-flight status against Bournemouth in 2023, but confirmed on Tuesday that he would be leaving as a free agent. Everton had offered Doucouré a new deal, having declined to take up an option to extend his contract by 12 months, but that was rejected. The Mali international had voiced frustration at the lack of an offer from Everton in recent weeks and is believed to have several options on the table, including from the Saudi Pro League. Leeds have also been linked with the former Watford midfielder. Doucouré moved to Everton from Vicarage Road for £20m almost five years ago and has made 165 appearances for the club, scoring 21 goals. He waved goodbye to all sides of Goodison Park when substituted in the win against Southampton on Sunday and was in tears on the players' lap of honour. Moyes said: 'Doucs has been an influential player throughout his time at the club, including since I returned as manager, and Evertonians will always be grateful for his dedication and crucial goals. Everyone at Everton thanks Doucs for his service and wishes him all the best for the future.' Doucouré's final Everton appearance could come at Newcastle on Sunday. He will join Ashley Young and the goalkeepers Asmir Begovic and João Virgínia in leaving when their contracts expire this summer. 'Everton means a lot to me,' Doucouré said. 'Obviously the past five years have been hard. I will always remember my time as a dream for me to play for Everton Football Club. Obviously, I'm sad to leave the club but I think the time has come for a new chapter for me and the club as well and I will always be grateful for what the club did for me. 'My best memory will obviously be the goal I scored against Bournemouth to keep the club in the Premier League. I think this is something I'll always be proud of. It was a wonderful moment for me and my family, and for the club as well.' Guardian
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Everton condemn racist abuse aimed at Dominic Calvert-Lewin's wife
Everton have strongly condemned the 'threatening, racist, and misogynistic abuse' aimed at Dominic Calvert-Lewin's wife on social media and are working with Merseyside police to identify the culprits. The Everton striker's wife, Sandra, was targeted after posting her support for Calvert-Lewin after the farewell to Goodison Park on Sunday and suggesting his efforts are underappreciated. Calvert-Lewin, 28, is out of contract at the end of the season but has been offered new terms. Advertisement Related: Tears, Toffee Ladies and Sylvester Stallone: Everton's last Premier League match at Goodison – in pictures In a statement the club said it 'strongly condemns the threatening, racist, and misogynistic abuse directed towards the wife of Dominic Calvert-Lewin on social media', adding: 'This sinister and intimidating behaviour is not only deeply hurtful and distressing, it is also criminal – and does not represent the values of Everton or the overwhelming majority of our supporters. 'The club has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of discriminatory and abusive behaviour. We are working closely with Merseyside police and the Premier League to ensure the individuals responsible are identified and held accountable for their actions. We will continue to offer our full support to Dominic and his family.' Abdoulaye Doucouré is to leave Everton when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 32-year-old has been an important figure under David Moyes and Sean Dyche, scoring the goal that preserved Everton's top-flight status against Bournemouth in 2023, but confirmed on Tuesday that he would be leaving as a free agent. Advertisement Everton had offered Doucouré a new deal, having declined to take up an option to extend his contract by 12 months, but that was rejected. The Mali international had voiced frustration at the lack of an offer from Everton in recent weeks and is believed to have several options on the table, including from the Saudi Pro League. Leeds have also been linked with the former Watford midfielder. Doucouré moved to Everton from Vicarage Road for £20m almost five years ago and has made 165 appearances for the club, scoring 21 goals. He waved goodbye to all sides of Goodison Park when substituted in the win against Southampton on Sunday and was in tears on the players' lap of honour. Moyes said: 'Doucs has been an influential player throughout his time at the club, including since I returned as manager, and Evertonians will always be grateful for his dedication and crucial goals. Everyone at Everton thanks Doucs for his service and wishes him all the best for the future.' Doucouré's final Everton appearance could come at Newcastle on Sunday. He will join Ashley Young and the goalkeepers Asmir Begovic and João Virgínia in leaving when their contracts expire this summer. Advertisement 'Everton means a lot to me,' Doucouré said. 'Obviously the past five years have been hard. I will always remember my time as a dream for me to play for Everton Football Club. Obviously, I'm sad to leave the club but I think the time has come for a new chapter for me and the club as well and I will always be grateful for what the club did for me. 'My best memory will obviously be the goal I scored against Bournemouth to keep the club in the Premier League. I think this is something I'll always be proud of. It was a wonderful moment for me and my family, and for the club as well.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Everton condemn racist abuse aimed at Dominic Calvert-Lewin's wife
Everton have strongly condemned the 'threatening, racist, and misogynistic abuse' aimed at Dominic Calvert-Lewin's wife on social media and are working with Merseyside police to identify the culprits. The Everton striker's wife, Sandra, was targeted after posting her support for Calvert-Lewin after the farewell to Goodison Park on Sunday and suggesting his efforts are underappreciated. Calvert-Lewin, 28, is out of contract at the end of the season but has been offered new terms. Related: Tears, Toffee Ladies and Sylvester Stallone: Everton's last Premier League match at Goodison – in pictures In a statement the club said it 'strongly condemns the threatening, racist, and misogynistic abuse directed towards the wife of Dominic Calvert-Lewin on social media', adding: 'This sinister and intimidating behaviour is not only deeply hurtful and distressing, it is also criminal – and does not represent the values of Everton or the overwhelming majority of our supporters. 'The club has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of discriminatory and abusive behaviour. We are working closely with Merseyside police and the Premier League to ensure the individuals responsible are identified and held accountable for their actions. We will continue to offer our full support to Dominic and his family.' Abdoulaye Doucouré is to leave Everton when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 32-year-old has been an important figure under David Moyes and Sean Dyche, scoring the goal that preserved Everton's top-flight status against Bournemouth in 2023, but confirmed on Tuesday that he would be leaving as a free agent. Everton had offered Doucouré a new deal, having declined to take up an option to extend his contract by 12 months, but that was rejected. The Mali international had voiced frustration at the lack of an offer from Everton in recent weeks and is believed to have several options on the table, including from the Saudi Pro League. Leeds have also been linked with the former Watford midfielder. Doucouré moved to Everton from Vicarage Road for £20m almost five years ago and has made 165 appearances for the club, scoring 21 goals. He waved goodbye to all sides of Goodison Park when substituted in the win against Southampton on Sunday and was in tears on the players' lap of honour. Moyes said: 'Doucs has been an influential player throughout his time at the club, including since I returned as manager, and Evertonians will always be grateful for his dedication and crucial goals. Everyone at Everton thanks Doucs for his service and wishes him all the best for the future.' Doucouré's final Everton appearance could come at Newcastle on Sunday. He will join Ashley Young and the goalkeepers Asmir Begovic and João Virgínia in leaving when their contracts expire this summer. 'Everton means a lot to me,' Doucouré said. 'Obviously the past five years have been hard. I will always remember my time as a dream for me to play for Everton Football Club. Obviously, I'm sad to leave the club but I think the time has come for a new chapter for me and the club as well and I will always be grateful for what the club did for me. 'My best memory will obviously be the goal I scored against Bournemouth to keep the club in the Premier League. I think this is something I'll always be proud of. It was a wonderful moment for me and my family, and for the club as well.'
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Abdoulaye Doucouré to leave Everton, Premier League rivals show interest
Abdoulaye Doucouré (32) will leave Everton at the end of the season, according to a report from . The Malian international's contract expires at the end of the current campaign. There was an option in Doucouré's contract to extend his deal with the Merseyside club for a further year, however, it was mutually agreed that this option would not be exercised with the end of the season approaching. The former Stade Rennais midfielder will therefore be available as a free agent this summer. L'Équipe understands that Doucouré, a regular starter at Everton over the course of the past five seasons, will not be short of interest from other clubs. Premier League rivals, who have not been named by the publication, have manifested an interest in a free transfer, whilst he is also the subject of interest from clubs in the Middle East. Clubs from the UAE and Saudi Arabia are in the running. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
The Guardian
22-02-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Ugarte stunner and VAR drama rescue point for Manchester United at Everton
A rousing fightback does not camouflage the extent to which Ruben Amorim and Manchester United were reprieved at Goodison Park. The visitors recovered from two goals down to salvage a point against in-form Everton, but only after a penalty awarded to David Moyes' team was controversially overturned in the 96th minute. Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte, the latter with his first United goal, appeared to have rescued Amorim's team from a dire first-half performance in which Beto and Abdoulaye Doucouré gave Everton a merited lead. Moyes' side were comfortable until Fernandes converted a free-kick in the 72nd minute but were given the chance to regain the lead in stoppage time. After André Onana had saved from Idrissa Gueye, Ashley Young appeared to be impeded by both Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire before he could reach the rebound. Referee Andrew Madley immediately awarded a spot-kick but overturned his decision after being sent to the pitchside monitor by VAR. It was a huge and debatable let-off for United. Everton paid the price for allowing Amorim's team to gain a foothold in a game that should have been beyond them. United were desperately poor before the interval, showing no attacking intent, no ideas, no energy, no spirit and little defensive cohesion. The central midfield pairing of Casemiro and Ugarte were comfortably outplayed by opposite numbers Gueye and James Garner, a former United academy graduate, and Everton dictated proceedings as a result. Beto headed the game's first opportunity at Onana after Diogo Dalot and Casemiro had made a mess of attempted clearances. The same lack of conviction led to Everton's breakthrough. It came from a Jack Harrison corner, won from a surging run by Doucouré. United had five attempts to head clear and never succeeded. Doucouré headed back into the mix and the ball dropped to Beto, who steered his finish into the ground and through Onana's guard from close range. The VAR took over three minutes to check possible offsides against Beto and Jesper Lindstrøm, and whether the Denmark winger had touched Doucouré's header onto the goalscorer, before allowing the goal to stand. It was Beto's fifth goal in four games, as many as United's Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee have scored all season. The unexpected goal machine became the first Everton player to score in four successive Premier League games since Richarlison. United's defending reflected badly on Amorim's set-piece coach Carlos Fernandes, again. Everton's second goal reflected badly on the entire United set-up, but demonstrated the superior quality and work rate that Moyes' team brought into the game. Jake O'Brien, an accomplished figure at right back, easily cut out a rare United attack and found Doucouré deep inside his own half. Lindstrøm carved open the visitors with a fine ball to Beto, who squared to Harrison in front of goal. The winger stepped inside Maguire and, though his shot was pushed skywards by Onana, Doucouré reacted quicker than the statuesque England international to head home from two yards out. An excellent Everton move but still a dreadful goal to concede. United's xG was a pitiful 0.04 for a first half in which a Ugarte shot that drifted harmlessly wide and a Zirkzee header, also off target, were the sum total of their attacking endeavours. From such a base level the only way was up. Amorim's team played the second half with an urgency and positively that had been sorely lacking previously, though not the quality to seriously threaten a recovery. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion That changed the moment Fernandes reduced the arrears with 18 minutes of normal time remaining. The United captain struck his first free-kick into the Everton wall after Gueye was penalised for a foul on substitute Alejandro Garnacho. Madley spotted it had struck Doucouré's raised arm. Fernandes made no mistake with the second, closer attempt, curling the free-kick into Jordan Pickford's left hand corner with the Everton goalkeeper rooted to the spot. Goodison was suddenly, unnecessarily, consumed by nerves every time United took possession. The fear of throwing away a comfortable lead was justified, however, eight minutes later when the visitors scored from another set piece. A Fernandes free-kick was again the source, this time floated in from deep for Beto to head clear but only as far as Ugarte. The midfielder had time on the edge of the penalty area to control with his chest and steer his first United goal beyond Pickford from 18 yards. Pickford saved superbly to deny Fernandes in the final minute before United were saved themselves by VAR and Madley.
