Shamoon Hafez

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Football Reporter at BBC Sport

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Manchester City v Aston Villa: Pep Guardiola says it is a final

3 days ago | bbc.com | Shamoon Hafez

Manchester City's Premier League game against Aston Villa has been billed as "a final" by Pep Guardiola because Champions League qualification is on the line. The Premier League's top five will qualify for Europe's elite club competition next season and with Arsenal in a strong position to seal their spot alongside Liverpool, a fascinating race is developing with the next five clubs separated by only two points.
Everton 0-2 Man City: Pep Guardiola hails 'big win' in chase for Champions League

5 days ago | bbc.com | Shamoon Hafez

City were facing the prospect of being out of the Premier League top five come the end of the weekend, but picked up a pivotal result to strengthen their hopes of Champions League football in 2025-26. The performance of English teams in Europe means the Premier League has received an extra fifth spot in the continent's premier club competition for next season, which leaves City in a healthy position.
Man City: 'Getting there' - Haaland on road to recovery

1 week ago | bbc.com | Shamoon Hafez

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland appears to be making progress following an ankle injury suffered at the the end of last month. The 24-year-old was substituted after the hour mark during the 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win over Bournemouth on 30 March. The following day, boss Pep Guardiola said Haaland would be out of action "between five to seven weeks", meaning he could miss six matches.
Everton payments to agents revealed

1 week ago | bbc.com | Shamoon Hafez

Everton paid £9.1m in fees to agents for transfers made between 2 February 2024 and 3 February 2025 - the third lowest total of any Premier League club during that period. Only Ipswich (£6.2m) and Southampton (£8.9m) spent lower in payments and transactions involving clubs and football agents registered with the Football Association.
Everton payments to agents revealed

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Shamoon Hafez

Everton paid £9.1m in fees to agents for transfers made between 2 February 2024 and 3 February 2025 - the third lowest total of any Premier League club during that period. Only Ipswich (£6.2m) and Southampton (£8.9m) spent lower in payments and transactions involving clubs and football agents registered with the Football Association.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Everton: Nuno Espirito Santo says his side must 'bounce back'

1 week ago | bbc.com | Shamoon Hafez

When Forest lost at Everton a year ago they were just one point above the drop zone, but managed to stave off relegation. Few could have predicted their achievements this season in reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup and challenging for the Champions League but they are now in danger of slipping down the table. Their final six games are tough prospects with the likes of Manchester City, Brentford, Crystal Palace, and Chelsea on the final day, all still to come.
David Moyes: Everton boss issues European spot 'challenge' for next season

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Shamoon Hafez

Everton's "challenge" for next season in the Premier League should be to try to finish in a position to qualify for Europe, says manager David Moyes. The Scot, 61, left West Ham in the summer and returned to take charge of the Toffees for a second spell in January. Moyes also led the Hammers twice and, in his second stint as boss, they staved off relegation in 2019-20 to finish 16th, before an impressive sixth-placed finish in the following campaign.
Everton news: Dan Micciche to leave player development lead coach role

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Shamoon Hafez

Everton have announced player development lead coach Dan Micciche will be leaving the club next month to pursue a new opportunity in the Middle East. Former Arsenal, Tottenham and MK Dons coach Micciche is the latest off-field member of staff set to leave the club. Director of football Kevin Thelwell will exit upon the expiry of his contract in the summer, while head of academy recruitment James Vaughan will depart later this month.
Everton news: David Moyes set to visit new stadium for first time

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Shamoon Hafez

Everton manager David Moyes is scheduled to visit the club's new stadium this week - the clearest sign yet that he feels they are safe from relegation. With Southampton already down and Leicester and Ipswich looking like joining them in the Championship next season, the Toffees are on 35 points, 15 clear of the bottom three with seven games remaining.
Everton 1-1 Arsenal: I have seen it 15 times, it is not a penalty - Mikel Arteta

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Shamoon Hafez

A game that lacked any real flow ended 1-1 - Leandro Trossard opening the scoring for Arsenal before Everton hit back via Ndiaye's coolly taken penalty immediately after the break. But there were question marks as to whether a foul should have been given when Lewis-Skelly and Harrison came together in the box.