Fomer Liverpool and Everton defender star Abel Xavier has quit football, converted to Islam and changed his name.

The Portugal star now wants to go by the name of Faisal Xavier and will embark on humanitarian projects after failing to find a club.

He last played for LA Galaxy in 2008 and he has now decided to [...]

League leaders Chelsea twice let a one-goal lead slip as Everton clinched a deserved point at Stamford Bridge.

Everton took a fortuitous lead when a goalbound effort struck the post and deflected in off keeper Petr Cech.

Neat finishes from Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka turned the tables in Chelsea’s favour before substitute Yakubu levelled from close [...]

According to BBC, Everton are closing in on the three-month loan signing of USA striker Landon Donovan

Donovan is keen to join a European club at the end of the Major League Soccer season to maintain his match fitness ahead of next summer’s World Cup.

And the Toffees are confident of sealing a deal that will [...]

Sir Alex Ferguson will be in the dugout for Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Everton on Saturday despite being hit with a two-match suspension.

United’s boss was punished for comments on referee Alan Wiley’s fitness after a 2-2 draw with Sunderland in October.

But the Football Association said that the ban does not start until 14 [...]

According to News of the world, Manchester United and Chelsea are locked in a £20million battle for Everton teen Jack Rodwell.

Both clubs see the elegant midfielder as a key target and are willing to force the Toffees’ hand with lucrative offers.

Chelsea have already bid £14m for the starlet, with United valuing him at £16m.

But with [...]

Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has suffered a setback in his recovery from a cruciate knee ligament problem after picking up an infection.

The 27-year-old Spaniard, who sustained the injury in February, recently had to undergo another procedure on his knee.

“Mikel has needed to have a ‘wash-out’ on his knee after doctors found an infection,” said manager [...]

Chelsea consolidate their position on the top with another good margin victory while Manchester United keep up the pressure with a hard fought victory over stubborn Blackburn. Liverpool’s stuttering start to the season continues as 8 red cards were shown on saturday.

Fernando Torres, scorer of the Merseysiders’ opener against United last weekend, equalised Bobby [...]