Everton have revealed the striking design for their planned new stadium in north Liverpool, which the Premier League club claim will deliver a £1billion boost to the city s economy.
The Toffees, who currently play at Goodison Park, are inching closer to moving into their new home, with planning applications expected to be submitted by the end of the year.
Everton s new stadium, located at Bramley-Moore Dock, includes a single-tier stand reminiscent of Borussia Dortmund s Yellow Wall with room for 13,000 home fans, while the design also features future provision for rail seating.
The concepts show a stunning brick, steel and glass design which takes its inspiration from the historic maritime and warehouse buildings nearby, the club said in a statement.
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Josip Stanisic’s late header extended Bayer Leverkusen’s incredible unbeaten run as he salvaged a 1-1 Bundesliga draw at Borussia Dortmund.
In a game of few clear-cut chances between either side the visitors arguably had the best opportunities in the second half through Alejandro Grimaldo and Nathan Tella.
However, drama followed in the late stages when Niclas Fullkrug’s powerful strike gave Dortmund the lead in the 81st minute, but Stanisic struck deep into stoppage time to level.
Diese Bilder, diese Emotionen! 1:1 | |
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball)
A point means the Bundesliga champions remain unbeaten in 45 games in all competitions this season, while Dortmund sit two points away from RB Leipzig in the fight for a Champi…
New stoppage time rules saw playing time increase by around seven minutes on average compared to last season across the EFL’s opening weekend and Sunday’s Community Shield.
Arsenal and Manchester City’s clash at Wembley lasted longer than all but seven of last season’s Premier League games, following on from a league programme in which five games had over 20 minutes stoppage time across the first and second halves combined.
Here, the PA news agency looks at how the new approach affected playing time.
Community Shield
AN EQUALISER AT THE LAST
TROSSARD S EFFORT IS DEFLECTED HOME
1-1 (90+11)
— Arsenal (@Arsenal)
Substitute Leandro Trossard scored Arsenal’s equaliser in the 11th of 12 minutes added at full-time agains…
Real keen on Modric
Real Madrid are ready to launch an assault on Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric, .
Los Blancos are hoping to sign another creative midfielder and they appear to have set their sights on the Croatian international.
Modric has long resisted the temptation to leave Spurs for greener pastures, but he now looks ready for a new step in his career.
The 26-year-old is disappointed by the fact that Tottenham will not be playing Champions League football next season and Marca claims he is open to a possibility of joining Real Madrid.
Spurs are aware this is the right time to cash in on their prized asset, after the player hugely impressed playing for Croatia at the European Championship.
Modric has spent last four seasons at White…
Lucas Digne played down talk of Barcelona being favourites in the Champions League round of 16 against Paris Saint-Germain, with the left-back insisting Luis Enrique s men must prove their quality.
Barcelona travel to the French champions for the first leg of the last-16 tie in Paris on Tuesday, with the Catalans enjoying great success against the capital club.
Since 2013, Barca have faced PSG six times, winning three of those matches in the Champions League, while eliminating the French side in two of the past four seasons. PSG s only win over Barca came via a 3-2 success in 2014.
Despite their superior head-to-head record and boasting Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar, former PSG full-back Digne dismissed Barca s favourites tag.
They have a new coa…
The South African government has reiterated that no bribes were offered in return for votes during the bidding process for the 2010 World Cup.
United States authorities alleged that $10million was paid as a bribe to secure the showpiece event, with the New York Times reporting FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke was responsible for transferring the funds to CONCACAF then led by the indicted Jack Warner.
The allegations which came as part of a wider operation that saw 14 people, including nine past and present FIFA officials, indicted for racketeering, conspiracy and corruption were met with a strong rebuttal from South Africa s minister for sport and recreation, Fikile Mbalula.
FIFA also released a statement on Tuesday denying that Valcke had any…
Portuguese giants Benfica have informed interested clubs it will take €30 million to sign star midfielder Javi Garcia.
The 25-year-old has been linked with a number of high-profile sides during the past season and he is now widely tipped to join Manchester City before the summer transfer window closes.
However, while Benfica would have nothing against cashing in on their prized asset, they insist the cub won’t be bullied into lowering their asking price.
Javi will only leave if a club matches his buy-out clause. This figure is non-negotiable, Benfica chairman Luis Filipe Vieira said to reporters.
The highly rated midfielder has only recently signed a new deal until June 2018 with the Eagles and his release clause now stands at €30 million.
Chelsea midfielder Oscar says he is on the verge of completing a transfer to Chinese Super League giants Shanghai SIPG.
Reports in England have claimed the Brazil international is set to reunite with former manager Andre Villas-Boas after Chelsea accepted an offer said to be worth up to €60million.
And the 25-year-old is now expected to complete the move when the transfer window opens after claiming that the deal is all-but finalised.
It s 90 per cent certain, he is quoted as telling SporTV. It just depends on a few bureaucratic details.
Oscar has won the Premier League, the Europa League and the EFL Cup since joining Chelsea from Internacional back in 2012.
The attacking midfielder was a key part of former boss Jose Mourinho s plans, particul…
As speculation continues to mount surrounding Zlatan Ibrahimovic s return to Milan, head coach Sinisa Mihajlovic is unsure over the likelihood of such a move.
Ibrahimovic enjoyed two years with the club, winning Serie A in 2010-11 before moving onto current employers Paris Saint-Germain in 2012.
The Sweden international has had a stellar three years in the French capital, winning Ligue 1 on each occasion and completing the domestic treble in the most recent campaign.
However, rumours have b
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egun to circulate that he could be set for a switch back to San Siro, although Mihajlovic was unable to shed much light on the situation.
I don t know what will happen with Ibra, he said.
We have a great team and we will do well no matter who ar…
Michy Batshuayi was again targeted by racist abuse following Borussia Dortmund s Europa League exit.
Peter Stoger s side were knocked out of the competition by Red Bull Salzburg on Thursday, losing 2-1 on aggregate after a goalless draw in Austria.
Batshuayi posted on Instagram following the match, writing: Disappointed to be out of [the] @europaleague but we know what to focus on now heads up @bvb09 lets [sic] do this.
And on Friday the striker, on loan at Dortmund from Premier League side Chelsea, shared examples of the comments he received on the post.
Some users sent banana and monkey emojis to Batshuayi, who complained he was targeted by racist abuse during a Europa League tie against Atalanta last month.
The problem is real, Batshuayi wro…