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FA Cup: 100th goal for Walcott as Arsenal end Sutton's dream run

FA Cup: 100th goal for Walcott as Arsenal end Sutton's dream run

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Sutton United's FA Cup fairytale ended as Arsenal forward Theo Walcott scored his 100th goal for the club in a 2-0 fifth round victory on a surreal night at Gander Green Lane on Monday.

FIFA U-17 WC: England pip Mexico 3-2 to seal last 16 berth; France advance too

FIFA U-17 WC: England pip Mexico 3-2 to seal last 16 berth; France advance too

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

It was a feast for the eyes as 40,620 people turned out at the Saltlake Stadium and witnessed the five-goal thriller with England dominating the first one-hour, followed by Mexico's second-half resurgence.

Under-17 WC: Paraguay look for 3rd straight win against struggling Turkey

Under-17 WC: Paraguay look for 3rd straight win against struggling Turkey

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

After defeating Mali 3-2 and New Zealand 4-2, the South American team, one of the favourites to lift the title, will be looking to dominate Turkey.

Whichever team lifts the Copa, winning coach will be an Argentine

Whichever team lifts the Copa, winning coach will be an Argentine

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Only four teams are left in the Copa America and whichever lifts the trophy next weekend, one thing is guaranteed -- the winning coach will be an Argentine.

Greece licks wounds after bailout vote

Greece licks wounds after bailout vote

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Greece awoke with a political hangover on Thursday after parliament approved a stringent bailout programme, thanks to the votes of the pro-European opposition, amid the worst protest violence this year.

Champions League: How Barcelona can beat Arsenal

Champions League: How Barcelona can beat Arsenal

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Barcelona take a 32-match unbeaten run to Arsenal for the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Tuesday as the Catalans continue their bid to become the first team to retain the trophy in 26 years.

Messi, Ibrahimovic dominate European football weekend

Messi, Ibrahimovic dominate European football weekend

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez secured victory over nine-man Atletico Madrid in La Liga's top of the table clash, while Juventus won a 12th straight Serie A game to stay hot on the heels of leaders Napoli.

Sports shorts: Chelsea's Conte named Manager of the Year

Sports shorts: Chelsea's Conte named Manager of the Year

Rediff.com23 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

EPL: Giroud gem inspires Arsenal, Spurs rout Watford

EPL: Giroud gem inspires Arsenal, Spurs rout Watford

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Arsenal's Olivier Giroud produced a piece of New Year's Day magic to keep Arsenal in sight of Premier League leaders Chelsea while Harry Kane's double bolstered Tottenham Hotspur's ambitions as London's triple assault on the title continues.

When Terry helped Chelsea snap Arsenal's nine-match win streak

When Terry helped Chelsea snap Arsenal's nine-match win streak

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Chelsea plucked a performance straight from the Jose Mourinho textbook -- with John Terry writing a chapter all of his own -- as they grafted to a 0-0 draw at Arsenal on Sunday that leaves them almost certain to claim the title.

Football friendlies: Uruguay win in Chile, Mexico lose to Belarus

Football friendlies: Uruguay win in Chile, Mexico lose to Belarus

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Uruguay made light of the absence of striker Luis Suarez to recover from a goal down and beat 2015 Copa America hosts Chile 2-1 in a friendly in Santiago.

Wenger must end Mourinho jinx to slow Chelsea charge

Wenger must end Mourinho jinx to slow Chelsea charge

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Arsene Wenger gets another chance to finally beat his old nemesis and keep the Premier League title race alive for a little longer when Arsenal host leaders Chelsea on Sunday.

Pics: Is India ready for these high street styles?

Pics: Is India ready for these high street styles?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Metallic mania, sexy sheer, volume sleeves and more...

PHOTOS: Manchester City rally to beat Arsenal

PHOTOS: Manchester City rally to beat Arsenal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Second-half goals from Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling stunned Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday as Manchester City came from behind to win 2-1 and move seven points behind leaders Chelsea.

PHOTOS: Arsenal lose to Everton, Leicester back into doldrums

PHOTOS: Arsenal lose to Everton, Leicester back into doldrums

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Ashley Williams powered home a towering header in the 86th minute as Everton fought back to claim a 2-1 win over Arsenal as the title hopefuls blew the chance to return to the Premier League summit.

Old Trafford is more like Gold Trafford for Chelsea

Old Trafford is more like Gold Trafford for Chelsea

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

A trip to Manchester United has in the past struck fear into the heart of many an opposition team, but that will not apply to Chelsea on Sunday because they know history is on their side.

EPL PHOTOS: Man City continue winning streak, Tottenham edge past Palace

EPL PHOTOS: Man City continue winning streak, Tottenham edge past Palace

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Champions League: Confident Arsenal out to tame Bayern Munich again

Champions League: Confident Arsenal out to tame Bayern Munich again

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Confident Arsenal travel to Bayern Munich on Wednesday hoping to tame the German champions for a second time in two weeks, and are promising to attack despite a string of injuries.

FA Cup after effects: Conte committed; Mourinho defensive

FA Cup after effects: Conte committed; Mourinho defensive

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte declared himself 'a serial winner' after leading his side to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final on Saturday and said it was up to the club to decide whether to fire him.

EPL: Chelsea 13 points clear; Arsenal stunned

EPL: Chelsea 13 points clear; Arsenal stunned

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Copa America: Uruguay complain over Jara-Cavani finger incident

Copa America: Uruguay complain over Jara-Cavani finger incident

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Uruguay's FA will raise a formal complaint against Chilean defender Gonzalo Jara for provoking striker Edinson Cavani by sticking his finger up his backside during the hosts' 1-0 Copa America quarter-final win.

I'm one of the best players in that No. 10 position: Ozil hits back at critics

I'm one of the best players in that No. 10 position: Ozil hits back at critics

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has come out all guns blazing after criticism of his displays by stating he is among the best number 10s in the world who can help lead his side to glory.

Confederations Cup: Germany, Chile reach semis

Confederations Cup: Germany, Chile reach semis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Germany eased into the Confederations Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win over Cameroon on Sunday as the VAR system was again thrust into the spotlight when the on-field official needed two reviews of an incident to reach the right verdict.

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland eke out draw at Arsenal, avoid relegation threat

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland eke out draw at Arsenal, avoid relegation threat

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The battle to avoid relegation is now a straight shootout between Hull City and 17th-place Newcastle United, who are two points better off heading into Sunday's final round.

EPL PHOTOS: West Ham dent Leicester's title challenge; Liverpool beat Bournemouth

EPL PHOTOS: West Ham dent Leicester's title challenge; Liverpool beat Bournemouth

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Leicester City stumbled on their march towards the Premier League title when they drew 2-2 with West Ham United and had goalscorer Jamie Vardy sent off at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Match-by-match facts and statistics ahead of the Premier League fixtures on April 28-30

PHOTOS: TEN Most Valuable football teams in the world

PHOTOS: TEN Most Valuable football teams in the world

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Real Madrid top Forbes' most valuable soccer teams list, followed by their La Liga counterparts, FC Barcelona. Here is the list of the 10 most valuable soccer teams (in billions):

Football Briefs: Lukaku to cut short vacation to help depleted Man United

Football Briefs: Lukaku to cut short vacation to help depleted Man United

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

How can Mourinho fix ManU's problems?

How can Mourinho fix ManU's problems?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

He increasingly looks like a manager unable to cope with the modern tactical realities of football. His display of a fear of failure has been appalling to watch. But Mourinho getting the sack at this juncture will hardly solve the problem, says Dhruv Munjal.

Grand Slam question: Who can challenge Serena?

Grand Slam question: Who can challenge Serena?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Serena Williams has been vulnerable this Grand Slam season but unbeaten in the year's first three major championships.

PICS: Manchester City one win from title after handsome win at Everton

PICS: Manchester City one win from title after handsome win at Everton

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

A summary of Saturday's matches in the English Premier League.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal enjoy big wins

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal enjoy big wins

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Chelsea made light of striker Diego Costa's absence to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points with a 3-0 win at champions Leicester City.

'To challenge for the Premier League you have to be realistic'

'To challenge for the Premier League you have to be realistic'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

It was an all too familiar sight for Arsene Wenger as Arsenal threw away a lead to lose 2-1 at Swansea City on Sunday and the Frenchman acknowledged his flaky team are becoming a cause for concern.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 9 at the Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 9 at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Check out the gold medallists from Day 9

Greek parliament approves bailout measures as Syriza fragments

Greek parliament approves bailout measures as Syriza fragments

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis and Deputy Labour Minister Dimitris Stratoulis also voted against the package.

Ooh... aah... ouch!

Ooh... aah... ouch!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

When sport stars collide, crash and fall!

Tour de France: Froome in top gear in crash-marred third stage

Tour de France: Froome in top gear in crash-marred third stage

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Chris Froome seized early control of the Tour de France, the 2013 champion snatching the yellow jersey after a crash-marred third stage won by Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez on Monday.

Greece seeks new EU loan deal in race to avert collapse

Greece seeks new EU loan deal in race to avert collapse

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Deadline to submit convincing reform plans is this week.

U-17 World Cup: France, England post big wins; Japan and Mexico advance

U-17 World Cup: France, England post big wins; Japan and Mexico advance

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

European powerhouse France rallied from a goal down to hand a 5-1 drubbing on Honduras and qualify for the knockout stage as group toppers in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Guwahati.

The 15 newsmakers of 2017

The 15 newsmakers of 2017

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Donald Trump, Hardik Patel, Kangana Ranuat... The year 2017 wouldn't have been the same if it weren't for these personalities and many more. As we herald in 2018, here's a look at the faces and stories which left an indelible mark on us.