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James Milner scripts Premier League history

James Milner scripts Premier League history

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

James Milner sets a new Premier League record with his 654th appearance as Brighton beat Brentford 2-0, surpassing Gareth Barry's mark.

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday Special: Age, Stats, Goals and Net Worth Details

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday Special: Age, Stats, Goals and Net Worth Details

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo birthday special coverage: Check Cristiano Ronaldo age, stats, total goals, career records, trophies and net worth details.

De Bruyne joins Italian champions Napoli

De Bruyne joins Italian champions Napoli

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Kevin De Bruyne lifted 19 trophies at City since his 2015 move from German side VfL Wolfsburg -- a haul that includes six Premier League titles and one Champions League crown.

Man City's De Bruyne to leave after decade at the club

Man City's De Bruyne to leave after decade at the club

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'The club and all of our fans will now take the time to deliver a fitting tribute and farewell to one of the greatest players to ever play in the Premier League.'

Maradona hospitalised; Giggs arrested

Maradona hospitalised; Giggs arrested

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Maradona, 60, was taken to the Ipensa clinic in La Plata, about an hour from Buenos Aires. Maradona coaches the local club Gimnasia y Esgrima.

Soccer: Assault trial of Man United legend Giggs delayed

Soccer: Assault trial of Man United legend Giggs delayed

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Real Madrid great Gento dies aged 88

Man United legend Giggs pleads not guilty for assaulting ex-girlfriend

Man United legend Giggs pleads not guilty for assaulting ex-girlfriend

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Giggs, who has said he looks forward to clearing his name, was first arrested in the case and released on bail in November. He has been replaced as Wales manager for this summer's Euro 2020 tournament.

Ryan Giggs 'set to leave' Manchester United

Ryan Giggs 'set to leave' Manchester United

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Ryan Giggs has rejected an offer to stay at Manchester United and is ready to end his association with the club after 29 years, a British newspaper reported on Thursday. Giggs, who played 963 times for United after joining the club as a 14-year-old, worked as a coach under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal.

PIX: Liverpool, Man City romp into FA Cup Round 4

PIX: Liverpool, Man City romp into FA Cup Round 4

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the FA Cup third round.

Football Briefs: Giggs enjoys memorable homecoming

Football Briefs: Giggs enjoys memorable homecoming

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

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

Giggs to leave Manchester United after 29 years

Giggs to leave Manchester United after 29 years

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Ryan Giggs will leave Manchester United in the close season to explore opportunities in management away from the club, Sky Sports reported on Friday, citing sources.

Giggs extends United contract

Giggs extends United contract

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Winger Ryan Giggs has extended his contract at champions Manchester United by a further year to the end of June 2009, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Giggs to have cheekbone operation

Giggs to have cheekbone operation

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

Giggs suffered the injury in an aerial collision with Lille defender Tavlaridis on Tuesday.

Giggs could be demoted on Mourinho's coaching staff

Giggs could be demoted on Mourinho's coaching staff

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs has reportedly been offered a new role on the coaching staff led by Jose Mourinho, who is being considered as the favourite to replace Louis van Gaal at the helm of the Old Trafford club.

Ferguson urges 'amazing' Giggs to extend contract

Ferguson urges 'amazing' Giggs to extend contract

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has urged winger Ryan Giggs to extend his contract with the Premier League champions for another season.

Evergreen Giggs on brink of Champions League record

Evergreen Giggs on brink of Champions League record

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Manchester United's poor start to the season has left the club reeling and new boss David Moyes under scrutiny but Ryan Giggs will offer a reassuring presence when he reports for Champions League duty in Ukraine this week.

Giggs to retire from internationals

Giggs to retire from internationals

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The Manchester United and Wales winger will retire from international football after Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier against the Czech Republic.

Giggs optimistic of fourth spot for Manchester United

Giggs optimistic of fourth spot for Manchester United

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Ryan Giggs is optimistic about Manchester United's chances of beating derby rivals Manchester City to the final Champions League spot by ending the Premier League season in fourth place. United, who are sixth in the table, travel to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday looking to close the gap on their neighbours, who are four points and two places ahead of them. "It's not a big gap," Giggs told the Times. "Especially when you look at the league this season, teams are going to drop points. "It's been a freak season. It's a very tough league where nothing is guaranteed and crazy things have happened. "We have a lot of players back so if you win games the momentum starts and the confidence builds."

Giggs appointed player-coach at Manchester United

Giggs appointed player-coach at Manchester United

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Ryan Giggs, 39, signed a one-year extension to his playing contract in March and will combine his new duties with being a member of the first-team squad.

Giggs on Futsal: I have learnt a lot and enjoyed it

Giggs on Futsal: I have learnt a lot and enjoyed it

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Former Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has compared futsal with Twenty20 cricket.

Giggs signs new Manchester United deal

Giggs signs new Manchester United deal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

Ryan Giggs will extend his playing career with Manchester United into 2012 after the 37-year-old Welsh midfielder signed a contract extension until the end of next season.

Giggs signs new Manchester United deal

Giggs signs new Manchester United deal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

Ryan Giggs will extend his playing career with Manchester United into 2012 after the 37-year-old Welsh midfielder signed a contract extension until the end of next season.

Neville, Giggs eye move for minnows Salford City

Neville, Giggs eye move for minnows Salford City

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

While David Beckham has launched plans for a glamourous new club in Miami, his old Manchester United team mates Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs are preparing to invest in SalfordCity in the eighth tier of English soccer.

Giggs set for rapid return

Giggs set for rapid return

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

Moyes will keep United at top: Giggs

Moyes will keep United at top: Giggs

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs believes that new boss David Moyes will keep the club at the top of their game, as the former Everton manager prepares to take up the daunting task of following in the footsteps of the legendary Alex Ferguson.

Welsh FA to fight Giggs charges

Welsh FA to fight Giggs charges

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

Ryan Giggs was charged by UEFA with improper conduct.

Too many foreigners managing EPL teams, little for locals, laments Giggs

Too many foreigners managing EPL teams, little for locals, laments Giggs

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

There are too many foreign managers in the Premier League and little opportunity for local talents, according to former Manchester United winger and assistant manager Ryan Giggs.

Giggs extends Man United contract for another year

Giggs extends Man United contract for another year

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Ryan Giggs, who made his United debut in March 1991, has made a club record 898 appearances, scoring 162 goals.

Youthful Giggs shines on in Europe at almost 40

Youthful Giggs shines on in Europe at almost 40

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Manchester United's veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs was outstanding in a commanding midfield role as United outclassed the Germans to book their place in the knockout phase of the Champions league.

Giggs to captain Britain's Olympic football team

Giggs to captain Britain's Olympic football team

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

Ryan Giggs will captain Britain's football team at the London Olympics, head coach Stuart Pearce said on Sunday.

Giggs awaits 900th Manchester United appearance

Giggs awaits 900th Manchester United appearance

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Ryan Giggs will have to wait a little longer before making his 900th appearance for Manchester United after being left out of the squad for the Europa League round-of-32 first-leg match against Ajax in Amsterdam on Thursday.

UK lawmaker names Giggs in privacy row

UK lawmaker names Giggs in privacy row

Rediff.com24 May 2011

A British politician defied a court order on Monday by identifying Manchester United's Ryan Giggs as the soccer star fighting a legal battle to prevent newspapers from publishing allegations of an affair.

Giggs would make perfect Manchester United manager, says Beckham

Giggs would make perfect Manchester United manager, says Beckham

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

David Beckham has no doubt that his former team mate and "Class of 92" graduate will make a success of the job if he takes it.

Ryan Giggs: What a record! What a player!

Ryan Giggs: What a record! What a player!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs set a Champions League record on Wednesday but his side had little else to celebrate after a 1-1 draw at Shakhtar Donetsk in Group A.

United stun Lille with Giggs winner

United stun Lille with Giggs winner

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

A controversial freekick by Ryan Giggs gave Manchester United a 1-0 win over Lille and sparked a near-walkout by the French side in the first leg of their Champions League first knockout round tie.

Proud Giggs wants United to play with passion and tempo

Proud Giggs wants United to play with passion and tempo

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Ryan Giggs described managing Manchester United as the proudest moment of his extraordinary career and said he wants the team to play with passion, tempo and imagination.

Parks can do a Giggs: Ferguson

Parks can do a Giggs: Ferguson

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

'I Welcome Pain. It Helps Me Grow'

'I Welcome Pain. It Helps Me Grow'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'I don't know of any happy moment in my life which has helped me to grow, whereas pain has always been a means to evolve.'

Ronaldinho, Giggs in star-studded Premier Futsal

Ronaldinho, Giggs in star-studded Premier Futsal

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Football superstars Ronaldinho, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes will showcase their skills in front of Indian fans when the Premier Futsal begins amid hype and anticipation in Chennai on Friday. The inaugural season of Premier Futsal, touted to be the world's first multi-national league, will kick off with some of most well known footballers rubbing shoulders will some of the leading futsallers in the world. The first match-day of the inaugural season will see Falcao's Chennai 5's go against Giggs' Mumbai 5's. The second game of the opening day would be Ronaldinho's Goa 5's vs Hernan Crespo's Kolkata 5's.

United role has prepared Giggs for life after retirement

United role has prepared Giggs for life after retirement

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Three matches in charge of Manchester United have given interim manager Ryan Giggs a taste of the pressure that comes from being a Premier League manager and prepared him for life when he finally hangs up his boots.