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Trump again calls coronavirus as 'China Virus'

Trump again calls coronavirus as 'China Virus'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

In March, he had said that China is responsible for the spread of the novel coronavirus and called the COVID-19 as the "Chinese Virus".

'Manchester United must maintain momentum'

'Manchester United must maintain momentum'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Goalkeeper David de Gea believes the busy holiday fixture list offers the perfect opportunity for Manchester United to put some pressure on the Premier League's top two clubs.

Manchester United to face unknown Midtjylland in Europa League

Manchester United to face unknown Midtjylland in Europa League

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Triple European champions Manchester United and their under-fire coach Louis van Gaal face a tricky task against little-known Midtjylland in the last 32 of the Europa League following Monday's draw.

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Hip hop artist-producer Kanye West took to Twitter on Saturday to announce he would be running for president of the United States, in the elections slated to take place in November.

Who is to blame for Manchester United mess?

Who is to blame for Manchester United mess?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

It's not Mourinho, reckons former defender Gary Neville

What led the British to Leave India?

What led the British to Leave India?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Attlee said Great Britain had concluded that the Indian element of the army was no longer reliable and that Netaji's Indian National Army had demonstrated that. That had shaken the foundation on which Britain's Indian empire rested, argues Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd).

EPL: Van Gaal's United lose opener, Arsenal off to a winning start

EPL: Van Gaal's United lose opener, Arsenal off to a winning start

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Louis van Gaal found no instant fix for Manchester United as a new era dawned at Old Trafford with a dispiriting 2-1 opening-day home defeat by Swansea City in the Premier League on Saturday.

He writes off United and says title is between City and Chelsea...

He writes off United and says title is between City and Chelsea...

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Manchester United will struggle to return to the Premier League's summit this season because too many top players have left and not enough signings made, according to former midfielder Paul Scholes.

Charismatic Van Gaal drives Manchester United's great expectations

Charismatic Van Gaal drives Manchester United's great expectations

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Charismatic, assured and meticulous, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has quickly stamped his authority on a club desperate to return to the summit of English football.

PHOTOS: Manchester United's morale boosting win over Liverpool

PHOTOS: Manchester United's morale boosting win over Liverpool

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Second-half strikes from Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard earned Manchester United a morale boosting 3-1 win over Premier League rivals Liverpool in the final of the pre-season International Champions Cup in Miami on Monday.

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez knocks out Kerber

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez knocks out Kerber

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Sunday.

How Zidane inspired this Ajax star to slay Real Madrid

How Zidane inspired this Ajax star to slay Real Madrid

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Serbian midfielder Dusan Tadic said Zinedine Zidane had helped inspire what he described as the game of his life in Ajax Amsterdam's 4-1 drubbing of Champions League holders Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Giggs reckons Van Gaal in the same mould as Alex Ferguson

Giggs reckons Van Gaal in the same mould as Alex Ferguson

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

It's been a week since Louis van Gaal began duty as Manchester United's new manager. Hopes of better results this season, for the former English Premier League champions, rest firmly on the shoulders of the Dutchman.

Van Gaal faces many questions as Premeir League season looms

Van Gaal faces many questions as Premeir League season looms

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Manchester United's fourth place in last season's Premier League was regarded as a qualified success but more importantly the launch pad to return the club to former glory.

Ferguson calls on United fans to rally behind Van Gaal

Ferguson calls on United fans to rally behind Van Gaal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Alex Ferguson has urged Manchester United supporters to get behind under-fire manager Louis van Gaal despite the side struggling to avoid a third hugely disappointing campaign since the all-conquering Scot retired.

PHOTOS: Super-sub Krul puts Dutch into semis

PHOTOS: Super-sub Krul puts Dutch into semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Photos of the quarter-final match between Netherlands and Costa Rica

World Cup chit-chat: Water works well for Dutch in tactical switch

World Cup chit-chat: Water works well for Dutch in tactical switch

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal took advantage of the first official water break at the World Cup to switch tactics and conjure up a late win for his side over Mexico on Sunday.

I have gone from 'king of Manchester' to 'devil': Van Gaal

I have gone from 'king of Manchester' to 'devil': Van Gaal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has poured scorn on critics who he says have made a "devil" of him after one defeat in his new job.

2006 WC row: Former German footballer Beckenbauer rejects bribery claims

2006 WC row: Former German footballer Beckenbauer rejects bribery claims

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Franz Beckenbauer, who headed the organising committee for the 2006 soccer World Cup rejected claims that a slush fund had been set up to buy votes and bring the tournament to Germany back in 2000.

Van Gaal remains open to Spurs approach

Van Gaal remains open to Spurs approach

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Louis van Gaal has said he would consider joining Tottenham Hotspur once his contract with the Dutch national team finishes after this year's World Cup in Brazil.

United need to learn to cope with pressure says Van Gaal

United need to learn to cope with pressure says Van Gaal

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said his team need to learn to cope with pressure after they slumped to a 2-1 home defeat to Swansea City on the opening day of the Premier League season.

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

Rooney to wear captain's armband at Manchester United this season

Rooney to wear captain's armband at Manchester United this season

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has given England striker Wayne Rooney the role of team captain and made Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher his vice-captain.

Scholes, Ferdinand slam Van Gaal after United's 'disastrous' night

Scholes, Ferdinand slam Van Gaal after United's 'disastrous' night

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

'It was shambolic ... so bad' 'United didn't need a new philosophy, they had one for 20-odd years that worked'

Met Gala 2019: Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz rock the pink carpet

Met Gala 2019: Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz rock the pink carpet

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Salma Hayek wore a black, gold and cream Gucci dress, and a gold-leafed crown and poufy black tulle sleeves.

Spain has no rigid 'Taliban' style of play: Del Bosque

Spain has no rigid 'Taliban' style of play: Del Bosque

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

World Champions Spain are not soccer's rigid 'Talibans' and can vary their trademark possession football if necessary, coach Vicente del Bosque has said.

'I'm sorry but the truth is Man United is not in balance now'

'I'm sorry but the truth is Man United is not in balance now'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Playing spectacular football is all well and good but Manchester United must find the right balance in both areas of the pitch if they want to be successful this season, manager Louis van Gaal has said.

Sports Shorts: New Old Trafford manager meant I was out, says Ferdinand

Sports Shorts: New Old Trafford manager meant I was out, says Ferdinand

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

A change of manager at Manchester United from Ryan Giggs to Louis van Gaal led to the club telling Rio Ferdinand they did not want him anymore, the 35-year-old defender said on Monday.

Van Gaal's United not good enough, says Neville

Van Gaal's United not good enough, says Neville

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

After an indifferent Premier League start and without an away win this season, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal's belief that his side can still win the Premier League is misplaced, says former club captain Gary Neville.

Sports Shorts: Manchester United rout LA Galaxy 7-0!

Sports Shorts: Manchester United rout LA Galaxy 7-0!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Louis van Gaal got off to a perfect start as Manchester United manager with a 7-0 victory over LA Galaxy In front of a crowd of almost 87,000 at the Pasadena Rose Bowl on Wednesday night.

Ligue 1: Monaco title push stalls with 1-1 St Etienne home draw

Ligue 1: Monaco title push stalls with 1-1 St Etienne home draw

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Monaco's late Ligue 1 title challenge stalled on Friday when the principality side were held to a 1-1 home draw by St Etienne.

#IndiavsPak: 'Proud of your win Team India!'

#IndiavsPak: 'Proud of your win Team India!'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Van Gaal shies away from predictions as he takes on United job

Van Gaal shies away from predictions as he takes on United job

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

New Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal said he believes he can meet the expectations for success at "the biggest club in the world" but refused to indulge in predictions when he was introduced to the media at Old Trafford on Thursday.

US Open: Players retire, fans collapse while heat rule in play at NYC

US Open: Players retire, fans collapse while heat rule in play at NYC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'Everyone always talks about how hot Melbourne is but the US Open's way worse'

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

There are very few people in the world who qualify to be called a living legend. Astad Deboo is one of them.

Giggs retires from playing to focus on coaching Manchester United

Giggs retires from playing to focus on coaching Manchester United

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Ryan Giggs called time on his remarkable 23-year, trophy-laden Manchester United career to commit himself to his new role as assistant to manager Louis van Gaal, who was confirmed as the successor to David Moyes.

Van Gaal to contest FA charge for Cambridge comments

Van Gaal to contest FA charge for Cambridge comments

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will contest his Football Association charge for comments he made about the referee following the FA Cup match at Cambridge United.

JNU students allege police brutality; cops deny charge

JNU students allege police brutality; cops deny charge

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The faculty and students of Jawaharlal Nehru University alleged that over 10 students, including the visually and physically challenged, were injured due to the "brutality" of police personnel who severely baton charged them during their protest against the hostel fee hike on Monday, even as the Delhi Police denied the accusations.

What Ronaldo feels about Van Gaal's reign at Man Utd

What Ronaldo feels about Van Gaal's reign at Man Utd

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has said his former club Manchester United lacked 'a bit of an identity' under the tutelage of sacked manager Louis van Gaal.

This is what happened when Van Gaal ran out of tricks...

This is what happened when Van Gaal ran out of tricks...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Traditional Dutch frailty in penalty shootouts again proved their Achilles heel when they lost 4-2 on spot-kicks to Argentina after a goalless World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.