Tag: Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Martinez Appeal Fails and Three-Match Ban Stands

Lisandro Martinez
April 2026

Manchester United failed in their attempt to overturn Lisandro Martinez’s red card for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair. The dismissal stands and Martinez must serve the full three-match suspension. ESPN’s refereeing review said the VAR intervention was always likely once the hair-pull was spotted, and later reporting confirmed United’s appeal was unsuccessful. Carrick has said he strongly disagrees with the call, but accepted that the club now has to move on

White Silences Wembley Booing With Goal on England Return

Ben White
March 2026

Ben White was booed by sections of the Wembley crowd during his first England appearance in four years, but responded by scoring the opening goal against Uruguay. His return quickly became one of the night’s biggest talking points before the match ended in a late draw. White came on in the 69th minute and was jeered by some fans because of the controversy around his 2022 World Cup exit. He then scored from close range in the 81st minute, though England were later pegged back after he conceded a stoppage-time penalty.

Watkins Admits England Omission Did Not Surprise Him

Ollie Watkins
March 2026

Ollie Watkins said he expected to be left out of England’s squad for the March friendlies after an inconsistent season. The Aston Villa striker has fallen behind Harry Kane, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Dominic Solanke in Thomas Tuchel’s current centre-forward pecking order. Watkins has not featured for England since October 2025 and missed the latest camp after a dip in form and previous knee issues. Tuchel’s expanded squad left him out, with recent reporting indicating the England manager wanted different backup options behind Kane for the Uruguay and Japan matches.

Leeds Sign Calvert-Lewin on Free Transfer

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United)
August 2025

Leeds have signed Calvert-Lewin after his Everton contract expired, adding Premier League experience to Daniel Farke’s squad for their top-flight return. The 28-year-old turned down a new Everton deal, leaving after 71 goals in 274 games, despite an injury-hit final season.

Calvert-Lewin Bids Farewell to Everton After Nine Years

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton)
June 2025

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has announced he will leave Everton as his contract expires. The 27-year-old striker becomes a free agent after nearly a decade with the club and is ready to seek new opportunities.
In a heartfelt message, Calvert-Lewin thanked Everton and its fans, saying the club shaped him as a player and a man. He cited careful consideration with his family before deciding to pursue a new challenge.

Moyes Challenges Calvert-Lewin to Prove Fitness for Everton Future

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton)
May 2025 (Final Weeks of Premier League Season)

David Moyes has made it clear that Dominic Calvert-Lewin must prove he is physically robust enough to handle regular football before Everton consider offering him a new contract, as no deal has been offered since the club’s takeover.
Moyes emphasized the need for reliable, injury-free players and stated that Calvert-Lewin’s limited availability due to injuries is a key factor in the decision. The striker has returned to training but remains short of match fitness, casting doubt over his role in Everton’s final fixtures.

Moyes Begins Contract Planning as Everton Close in on Safety

David Moyes, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton)
April 2025

With Everton 15 points above the relegation zone, Moyes confirmed contract talks for players like Calvert-Lewin will begin once safety is secured. Branthwaite, under a long-term deal, is drawing interest from top clubs.
Moyes acknowledged the club’s history of selling big names but emphasized his desire to keep Branthwaite. He noted that Everton “hold all the cards” due to the player’s contract length and reiterated his focus on long-term planning.

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