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Champions League: Ronaldo in showcase as United come to town

Champions League: Ronaldo in showcase as United come to town

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo faces former club Manchester United for the first time in a mouth-watering Champions League last-16 first leg at the Bernabeu on Wednesday dripping in history and intrigue.

Midfield orders caused rift with Ferguson: Rooney

Midfield orders caused rift with Ferguson: Rooney

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has blamed former manager Alex Ferguson's decision to play him in midfield last season for their fall-out.

Is Chicharito 'wasted' at Manchester United?

Is Chicharito 'wasted' at Manchester United?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has admitted that he may have to leave the club to start playing as regularly as he would like.

How Manchester United lost the plot against Chelsea

How Manchester United lost the plot against Chelsea

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Manchester United manager David Moyes was facing up to what he described as "a massive challenge" after the champions lost 3-1 at Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.

Moyes is not a winning manager: Manchester United fans

Moyes is not a winning manager: Manchester United fans

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

When Alex Ferguson finally called time on his career, he stood on the Old Trafford pitch and invited Manchester United fans to support his successor by remembering the dark times as well as the good.

Ferguson criticises City for Mancini sacking

Ferguson criticises City for Mancini sacking

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Manchester United's outgoing manager Alex Ferguson has criticised neighbours Manchester City for sacking Roberto Mancini.

Referees feared Ferguson, says Redknapp

Referees feared Ferguson, says Redknapp

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that officials and referees always feared upsetting Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, who is due to retire at end of the current English football season after being at helm for 26 years.

Wigan boss Martinez 'fancies' succeeding Moyes at Everton

Wigan boss Martinez 'fancies' succeeding Moyes at Everton

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez is reportedly eyeing the chance to succeed David Moyes as Everton manager after Moyes leaves the club to join Manchester United in place of the retiring Sir Alex Ferguson.

Moyes receives death threats from United, Everton fans

Moyes receives death threats from United, Everton fans

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Manchester United manager-to-be David Moyes faced a barrage of death threats from fans from Manchester United and his current club Everton, who are reportedly enraged by Moyes's club swap.

Ferguson's best and worst signings at Manchester United

Ferguson's best and worst signings at Manchester United

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Alex Ferguson was a keen promoter of home-grown talent but his incredible collection of silverware would not have been possible without some stunning transfer coups for Manchester United. Here are some of the best and worst Ferguson signings.

Beckham pays tribute to 'father figure' Ferguson

Beckham pays tribute to 'father figure' Ferguson

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Former England captain David Beckham hailed Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, saying without him he would never have achieved what he did in his career.

United will make no major signings in January: Ferguson

United will make no major signings in January: Ferguson

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson does not expect to make any major signings during the January transfer window after expressing his satisfaction with the strength of the current squad.

Ronaldo set for Old Trafford homecoming party

Ronaldo set for Old Trafford homecoming party

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

As the Premier League resumes following the international break all eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo's homecoming party at Old Trafford on Saturday, with the Portuguese international set to resume his Manchester United career after 12 years away.

Vidic poised for Man United return against Sunderland

Vidic poised for Man United return against Sunderland

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has a chance of making his return from injury against Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday, manager Alex Ferguson said.

EPL Preview: Pressure on Moyes as City and Chelsea up the ante

EPL Preview: Pressure on Moyes as City and Chelsea up the ante

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

The last time Manchester United began a season without Alex Ferguson in charge Ron Atkinson was shown the Old Trafford exit door before Christmas and the rest, as they say, is history.

Best is yet to come from improving United: Moyes

Best is yet to come from improving United: Moyes

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

It was short and sweet but the five minutes that Manchester United manager David Moyes spent in his weekly news conference on Friday offered the clearest sign yet that he is settling into the job.

Mancini blasts lack of signings and United opponents

Mancini blasts lack of signings and United opponents

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Roberto Mancini's Manchester City are likely to lose their Premier League title to Manchester United but the feisty Italian manager is going down with all guns blazing ahead of their match later on Monday.

It's Coleen who calls the shots regarding Rooney's transfer

It's Coleen who calls the shots regarding Rooney's transfer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Amid transfer confusion, wife, Coleen Rooney is pleading hubby Wayne not to move abroad.

EPL Preview: Wenger feels serene before strange United trip

EPL Preview: Wenger feels serene before strange United trip

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Arsenal head to Manchester United this weekend with manager Arsene Wenger talking of strange times and serenity but he is not referring to the fact his Premier League leaders are the favourites for the first time in many years.

Rooney takes centre stage in transfer hysteria

Rooney takes centre stage in transfer hysteria

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

According to widespread but unsourced reports in the British media the England striker is now on his way out of Old Trafford.

Mbappe stays with PSG; Griezmann makes shock Atletico return

Mbappe stays with PSG; Griezmann makes shock Atletico return

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Real Madrid failed in their attempt to sign France striker Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint Germain on the final day of the transfer window as Cristiano Ronaldo completed his move from Juventus to Manchester United.

Rooney may not get chance to vent frustration on Chelsea

Rooney may not get chance to vent frustration on Chelsea

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Wayne Rooney will be desperate to vent his frustration on Chelsea in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final following his controversial omission from the Manchester United team to play Real Madrid this week.

Moyes enjoys late victory straight out of Fergie manual

Moyes enjoys late victory straight out of Fergie manual

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

It is unlikely David Moyes has had time to read Alex Ferguson's latest autobiography yet but the way his Manchester United pulled a victory from the jaws of defeat on Saturday was straight out of the old master's manual.

PHOTOS: When Ferguson, Hodgson & Vidic took time out for Wimbledon

PHOTOS: When Ferguson, Hodgson & Vidic took time out for Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Rediff.com takes a look at celebs who visited Wimbldeon to catch tennis action.

Preview: Mourinho, Ferguson resume Champions League battle

Preview: Mourinho, Ferguson resume Champions League battle

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The latest intriguing duel between friendly rivals and master tacticians Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho will take place on Tuesday as Manchester United and Real Madrid resume battle in the Champions League.

Rooney to meet Moyes next week to decide Man U future

Rooney to meet Moyes next week to decide Man U future

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Troubled Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will reportedly meet new boss David Moyes next week to discuss his future, with both Chelsea and Arsenal ready to offer him a way out.

Ferguson fined for linesman comments

Ferguson fined for linesman comments

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was fined 12,000 pounds by the Football Association (FA) on Friday for comments he made about a linesman, but avoided a touchline ban.

United manager Ferguson denies misconduct charge

United manager Ferguson denies misconduct charge

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson faces a Football Association hearing and a possible touchline ban after denying a charge of misconduct on Friday.

Moyes realise the hard way that it is difficult to replace Ferguson

Moyes realise the hard way that it is difficult to replace Ferguson

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

If David Moyes wondered how difficult it would be to replace Alex Ferguson at Manchester United then the scale of the task was brought home by a stinging Premier League defeat to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

Ferguson asks Manchester Utd fans to avoid personal hatred

Ferguson asks Manchester Utd fans to avoid personal hatred

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

Manager Alex Ferguson has written to Manchester United fans attending Sunday's match against Liverpool, urging them not to let the rivalry between the clubs turn into 'personal hatred'.

Rooney can achieve more after 200 goals: Moyes

Rooney can achieve more after 200 goals: Moyes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Wayne Rooney scored twice against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday to reach 200 Manchester United goals as he enjoys a new lease of life under David Moyes who thinks he can become one of the club's greatest predators.

Wayne Rooney can achieve more after 200 goals: Moyes

Wayne Rooney can achieve more after 200 goals: Moyes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Wayne Rooney scored twice against Bayer Leverkusen to reach 200 Manchester United goals as he enjoys a new lease of life under David Moyes who thinks he can become one of the club's greatest predators.

Man United assistant manager Phelan leaves club

Man United assistant manager Phelan leaves club

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan left the Premier League champions on Friday as new manager David Moyes prepared to make his own coaching appointments.

I wasn't planning on leaving Everton: Moyes

I wasn't planning on leaving Everton: Moyes

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Manchester United manager in waiting David Moyes said he had not expected to be leaving Everton after 11 years in charge and had already begin planning for next season when the Old Trafford giants came calling this week.

Reliable Moyes trusted with keys to United machine

Reliable Moyes trusted with keys to United machine

Rediff.com10 May 2013

David Moyes, who spent 11 years keeping a reliable old family saloon roadworthy with spare parts and loose change, has now got the keys to a huge red footballing Rolls Royce loaded with cash.

Moyes replaces Ferguson at Manchester United

Moyes replaces Ferguson at Manchester United

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Manchester United appointed David Moyes to succeed Alex Ferguson as manager on Thursday and the Everton boss has signed a six-year contract with the Premier League champions.

Rooney return from knee injury delayed

Rooney return from knee injury delayed

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Wayne Rooney's return for Manchester United after injury has been delayed with manager Alex Ferguson saying the striker may be sidelined for a further two weeks.

United to ensure no repeat of post-Busby decline

United to ensure no repeat of post-Busby decline

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Alex Ferguson's career as Manchester United manager mirrored Matt Busby's in so many ways but one thing he and the club will be determined to avoid is the decline the team suffered after Busby first retired in 1969.

Will Moyes or Mourinho replace Ferguson at United?

Will Moyes or Mourinho replace Ferguson at United?

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Bookmakers were quick to install Everton manager David Moyes as the favourite to replace Alex Ferguson, who announced he was stepping down as boss of Manchester United on Wednesday after more than 26 trophy-laden years in charge.

Ferguson steps down as Manchester United manager

Ferguson steps down as Manchester United manager

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will end his 27-year tenure at the end of the season. Manchester United confirmed the retirement of Ferguson and tweeted, "thank you sir alex".