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EPL transfers: Manchester United youngster joins Wolves on loan

EPL transfers: Manchester United youngster joins Wolves on loan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson has joined Wolves on a season-long loan, the Premier League club confirmed on Twitter.

Paolo Maldini scores family double

Paolo Maldini scores family double

Rediff.com29 May 2003

Champions League: Man United draw in Moscow; City win

Champions League: Man United draw in Moscow; City win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Anthony Martial went from villain to hero as his second-half equaliser earned Manchester United a deserved point in a 1-1 draw against CSKA Moscow in Champions League Group B on Wednesday.

Europa League PIX: Arsenal, Chelsea storm into last 16

Europa League PIX: Arsenal, Chelsea storm into last 16

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Rattled by embarrassing domestic defeats, Chelsea looked jittery before Olivier Giroud settled their nerves with a close range tap-in shortly after halftime at StamfordBridge following good work by N'Golo Kante and Willian in the build-up.

Maldini hoping to emulate father

Maldini hoping to emulate father

Rediff.com26 May 2003

Forty years on from his father's success, current Milan captain Paolo Maldini is 90 minutes away from holding up the Champions Cup, again on English soil.

Simeone vows to stay on and improve Atletico de Madrid

Simeone vows to stay on and improve Atletico de Madrid

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone, a month on from a second Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid in three years, has made it clear that his immediate future is with the Spanish club. The Argentine, who has been at Atletico since 2011 and is under contract for another four years, said after the loss on penalties to Real that he wanted to explore his options. But now he says he is only concentrating on making the team better. "I spoke in the heat of the moment," Simeone told reporters on Wednesday in Buenos Aires. "We Argentinians are like that. Others are not at fault for beating you, I learned that a long time ago.

Manchester United 'stopped in time' after Ferguson's departure: Mourinho

Manchester United 'stopped in time' after Ferguson's departure: Mourinho

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'That was quite an empty period in this club with no evolution in areas that are important'

Sports shorts: Harikrishna defeats Hou Yifan; Heena, Bhaker shine

Sports shorts: Harikrishna defeats Hou Yifan; Heena, Bhaker shine

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

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

Shearer tips Manchester clubs to claim EPL title

Shearer tips Manchester clubs to claim EPL title

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

'Before the start of the season I felt Manchester United will be a lot better this year and they were my tip for the title'

PIX: Napoli stun Liverpool; Neymar treble inspires PSG

PIX: Napoli stun Liverpool; Neymar treble inspires PSG

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Liverpool failed to muster a single shot on target in a Champions League game for the first time since a 1-0 defeat to Benfica in February 2006.

Belgian winger De Bruyne leaves Chelsea for Wolfsburg

Belgian winger De Bruyne leaves Chelsea for Wolfsburg

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

VfL Wolfsburg have completed the signing of talented winger Kevin de Bruyne from Chelsea with the Belgian agreeing to a five-year contract, the Bundesliga club said on Saturday.

Champions League: Neymar fit to face Bayern, injuries won't affect United

Champions League: Neymar fit to face Bayern, injuries won't affect United

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Neymar has been included in Paris St Germain's squad for Wednesday's Champions League game against Bayern Munich after recovering from a foot injury, coach Unai Emery said on Tuesday.

'In 2016, every footballer wants to come to China...'

'In 2016, every footballer wants to come to China...'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

China can challenge for World Cup glory by 2026 , says Eriksson.

Football Focus: Super Cup loss hurts, says Lionel Messi

Football Focus: Super Cup loss hurts, says Lionel Messi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field on Friday

La Liga: Morata keeps Atletico on Barca's heels

La Liga: Morata keeps Atletico on Barca's heels

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Morata, who had scored his first goal for the club in last week's 2-0 win over Villarreal, rose to head home from close range on the half-hour mark following a corner which had been flicked on by Atleti captain Diego Godin.

Europa League: Sevilla sweep into final

Europa League: Sevilla sweep into final

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Holders Sevilla swept into a second consecutive Europa League final.

PHOTOS: The GREATEST comebacks in sport

PHOTOS: The GREATEST comebacks in sport

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

A list of some of sport's greatest comebacks after Tiger Woods ended an 11-year major championship drought with victory at The Masters on Sunday.

Cautious approach could render Juve-Monaco tie boring

Cautious approach could render Juve-Monaco tie boring

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri is expecting a "boring" match against AS Monaco in the Champions League on Tuesday, believing that both sides will adopt a cautious approach.

Champions League draw: Holders Real Madrid face Liverpool in group stage

Champions League draw: Holders Real Madrid face Liverpool in group stage

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

European champions Real Madrid will face former champions Liverpool, FC Basel and debutants Ludogorets of Bulgaria following the draw for the group stage of the Champions league on Thursday.

10 Best Sports PHOTOS of the Week!

10 Best Sports PHOTOS of the Week!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Rediff.com gives you a glimpse of the best sporting action from the week gone by.

Transfer talk: Serie A strugglers Parma sign Varela, Rodriguez

Transfer talk: Serie A strugglers Parma sign Varela, Rodriguez

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Parma, joint bottom of Serie A alongside Cesena, have signed Uruguay midfielder Cristian Rodriguez and Portugal forward Silvestre Varela, both on loan, the club said on Tuesday.

Champions League preview: Juve wary of Barca attack

Champions League preview: Juve wary of Barca attack

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Instead, Allegri said on Monday, he would throw on all his best attacking players in an attempt to outscore his opponents in the first leg at the Juventus stadium.

UEFA mulls squad limits, transfer market changes

UEFA mulls squad limits, transfer market changes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

'We do have to examine new mechanisms like luxury taxes and in particular sporting criteria like squad limitations and fair transfer rules, to avoid player hoarding and excessive concentration of talent within a few teams' The last few years have seen the increasing dominance of a few elite clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

EPL PIX: De Bruyne stars as City down Arsenal, United held

EPL PIX: De Bruyne stars as City down Arsenal, United held

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

In Pep Guardiola's 100th match in charge of the Manchester club, captain De Bruyne led from the front as City outclassed the Gunners, who have now suffered six home games without a win. Images from the EPL matches played on Sunday.

Does the buck really stop with PSG's Blanc?

Does the buck really stop with PSG's Blanc?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

'I selected the team, I selected the strategy and I am as disappointed as the players, but the buck stops with me.'

Football Extras: Real-Atletico to play ICC match in USA

Football Extras: Real-Atletico to play ICC match in USA

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

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

European roundup: Real Madrid extend winning run, United down Liverpool

European roundup: Real Madrid extend winning run, United down Liverpool

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Real Madrid were the big winners in Spain as their success at Almeria was followed by a Barcelona draw and a surprise Atletico Madrid defeat.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo protests innocence; Indian women's team win

Football Briefs: Ronaldo protests innocence; Indian women's team win

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

PHOTOS: Bayern thrash PSG; Barcelona, United win

PHOTOS: Bayern thrash PSG; Barcelona, United win

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Bayern Munich and Barcelona registered easy wins, while Manchester United came from behind to beat CSKA Moscow 2-1 and Chelsea surrendered the top spot after a 1-1 at home against Atletico Madrid.

U-17 World Cup: India coach targets quarters finish

U-17 World Cup: India coach targets quarters finish

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

De Matos was appointed head coach in March this year and in a short span of time, he has tried to build a team ready to fight the best.

Champions League PICS: Manchester Utd snatch unlikely win at Juventus

Champions League PICS: Manchester Utd snatch unlikely win at Juventus

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

A summary of Wednesday night's matches inthe UEFA Champions League.

United smash British record by signing Di Maria

United smash British record by signing Di Maria

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Manchester United smashed the British transfer record when they signed Argentina winger Angel Di Maria from Real Madrid for 59.7 million on Tuesday.

Messi could return for second game, says Argentina coach

Messi could return for second game, says Argentina coach

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Argentina coach Gerardo Martino expects Lionel Messi to be fit for his team's second Copa America Centenario fixture this week -- even if he is satisfied that the two-time world champions are adjusting to life without their injured superstar.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo dominates European football weekend with five goals

PHOTOS: Ronaldo dominates European football weekend with five goals

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo bagged his first five-goal haul in Real Madrid's 9-1 hammering of Granada while title-chasing Bayern Munich and Chelsea won again in Germany and England.

EPL: Manchester City set the standard for United at Chelsea

EPL: Manchester City set the standard for United at Chelsea

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

The challenge against champions Chlesea on Sunday is for Manchester United to show that they can replicate the confident and businesslike win that City showed a month ago.

Why Spanish clubs dominate European football...

Why Spanish clubs dominate European football...

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp had praised Spanish clubs on the eve of the match, saying they had better scouting, coaches and player development than their English, German and Italian equivalents.

Bundesliga: Bayern close on title as Lewandowski strikes

Bundesliga: Bayern close on title as Lewandowski strikes

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski scored twice in a 3-0 victory over Schalke 04 on Saturday that edged them closer to a record fourth consecutive league title.

India get set for the FIFA U-17 World Cup

India get set for the FIFA U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

With exactly 10 days to go for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Local Organising Committee chairman Praful Patel, on Tuesday, declared that India is "100 per cent ready" to host the event.

Champions League PICS: Real Madrid rout Roma; Lyon stun Man City

Champions League PICS: Real Madrid rout Roma; Lyon stun Man City

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Real Madrid got their Champions League title defence off to a strong start on Wednesday by convincingly beating AS Roma 3-0 at home with goals from Isco, Gareth Bale and a stoppage-time strike from returning striker Mariano Diaz.

Messi's treble, Chelsea's perfect win deck up European weekend

Messi's treble, Chelsea's perfect win deck up European weekend

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Chelsea returned to their early-season form to open up a five-point lead in the Premier League, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi continued to make mincemeat of La Liga defences and Juventus extended their lead in Serie A. In France, Olympique Lyonnais retained top spot with a 2-0 win at RC Lens.