FOOTBALL SHORTS

RONALD KOEMAN officially became Everton’s new manager yesterday and chairman Bill Kenwright said: ‘Ronald has such a strong track record in the game. The hopes and aspirations that we all have as Evertonians are with him.’ The former Southampton boss has signed a three-year deal.

WEST HAM have signed Valencia winger Sofiane Feghouli on a three-year contract. The 26-year-old is a free agent.

BRAZIL have sacked coach Dunga, 52, after the shock elimination from the Copa America in the United States, where they failed to make it out of the group stages.