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Henry 'saddened' by Arsenal's Wenger critics

Henry 'saddened' by Arsenal's Wenger critics

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Arsenal's record scorer Thierry Henry is saddened by criticism of manager Arsene Wenger but hopes he can return to the London club in some role after his spell in Major League Soccer ends.

Beckham trains with Arsenal to maintain fitness

Beckham trains with Arsenal to maintain fitness

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Former England football captain David Beckham is training with Arsenal in a bid to maintain his fitness, manager Arsene Wenger said on Tuesday.

Extras: 'Don't stop games over homophobic chants'

Extras: 'Don't stop games over homophobic chants'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

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From football to TV: Beckham to turn presenter for show on BBC

From football to TV: Beckham to turn presenter for show on BBC

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

David Beckham has reportedly signed a deal with BBC One to launch his TV presenting career.

LA Galaxy set to lure Lampard with 4million pound deal

LA Galaxy set to lure Lampard with 4million pound deal

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

LA Galaxy is set to offer veteran Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard the same wage package as David Beckham had in a desperate bid to lure the England international to America's Major League Soccer (MLS).

Arsenal sign Henry on loan to rescue club's fortunes

Arsenal sign Henry on loan to rescue club's fortunes

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Arsenal has agreed to a six-week return deal with Major League Soccer (MLS) team New York Red Bulls for former captain Thierry Henry, starting next month, in order to rescue them from their catastrophic form in the Premier League.

Beckham helping Galaxy in Kaka bid

Beckham helping Galaxy in Kaka bid

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

David Beckham has been helping LA Galaxy in their bid to sign Brazilian playmaker Kaka from Real Madrid as his replacement, the Major League Soccer club's owner said.

Don't quit yet, Beckham urges Donovan

Don't quit yet, Beckham urges Donovan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

David Beckham will end his Major League Soccer playing career on Saturday but has urged LA Galaxy team mate Landon Donovan not to do the same.

No offer made for Beckham, say Paris St Germain

No offer made for Beckham, say Paris St Germain

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Paris St Germain have ruled out a move for David Beckham after the former England midfielder announced he was leaving LA Galaxy after next month's Major League Soccer Cup final.

Klinsmann open to discussion over Donovan's future

Klinsmann open to discussion over Donovan's future

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

United States national team coach Juergen Klinsmann says he will meet with all-time leading goalscorer Landon Donovan after the forward said he was unsure about his future in the game.

Beckham's MLS franchise to be called Inter Miami

Beckham's MLS franchise to be called Inter Miami

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Inter Miami are scheduled to begin playing in 2020 at a temporary venue until their planned 25,000-capacity stadium - dubbed "Miami Freedom Park" - is completed a year later.

Obama teases Beckham over his underwear ads

Obama teases Beckham over his underwear ads

Rediff.com16 May 2012

US President Barack Obama poked fun at one of sport's biggest stars at the White House on Tuesday, remarking that British soccer player David Beckham had a knack for combining athletic prowess with commercial appeal.

Didier Drogba fined for refusing to play

Didier Drogba fined for refusing to play

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Montreal Impact striker Didier Drogba has been fined by Major League Soccer (MLS) for his refusal to play against Toronto FC last Sunday, the league announced on Friday. The amount of the fine, which was not disclosed by MLS, was consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the league said. Drogba, 38, sat out against Toronto after learning he would not be in the starting lineup.

Chelsea to feature in MLS All-Star game

Chelsea to feature in MLS All-Star game

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Chelsea will be the opponent in this year's Major League Soccer All-Star game, the North American league said on Wednesday.

PIX: What will US athletes' protests look like?

PIX: What will US athletes' protests look like?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The protest movement sparked by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in 2016 has picked up steam, extending beyond the NFL, in the aftermath of the June death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis.

Blatter's racism comments appalling, says Beckham

Blatter's racism comments appalling, says Beckham

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

FIFA president Sepp Blatter's controversial comments that there is no racism in soccer are appalling, former England captain David Beckham said on Thursday.

Gerrard completes move to LA Galaxy

Gerrard completes move to LA Galaxy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will join LA Galaxy in July on an 18-month deal. The 34-year-old will now join a growing list of high-profile former Premier League players to cross the Atlantic in the latter stages of their careers, most notably David Beckham.

Beckham has big ambitions at the London Olympics

Beckham has big ambitions at the London Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

While David Beckham has set his sights on winning a second successive Major League Soccer (MLS) championship with the LA Galaxy this year, he also has big ambitions at the London Olympics.

Beckham to rejoin Galaxy on two-year deal

Beckham to rejoin Galaxy on two-year deal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Former England captain David Beckham will be returning to the LA Galaxy on a fresh two-year contract, the Major League Soccer (MLS) team said on Wednesday.

Henry set to rejoin Arsenal on loan

Henry set to rejoin Arsenal on loan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Thierry Henry is close to rejoining Arsenal on loan for two months if insurance arrangements can be agreed with his club the New York Red Bulls, Arsene Wenger said on Friday.

Beckham ends American adventure with second title

Beckham ends American adventure with second title

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Leaving the field draped in the Union flag and the Stars and Stripes, David Beckham bowed out of Major League Soccer on a winning note on Saturday as L.A. Galaxy retained their title with a 3-1 victory over Houston Dynamo in the MLS Cup final. An entertaining game in front of a lively, capacity 30,510 crowd, was a fitting way for Beckham to end his six seasons in MLS as he added another title to his collection.

Beckham has delivered:  MLS chief

Beckham has delivered: MLS chief

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

David Beckham's five years in Major League Soccer (MLS) have 'delivered on all aspects', commissioner Don Garber said on Thursday, adding that he hopes the England international will stay on in the league.

Racial injustice hits home for US athletes

Racial injustice hits home for US athletes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Many Black athletes have spoken out about their treatment by the police.

Henry's loan at Arsenal cannot be extended: Wenger

Henry's loan at Arsenal cannot be extended: Wenger

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Thierry Henry, Arsenal's all-time leading scorer, will return to New York Red Bulls next week as his loan spell cannot be extended past the agreed date, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said.

Depay helps Manchester United beat San Jose in friendly tie

Depay helps Manchester United beat San Jose in friendly tie

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Memphis Depay netted his maiden goal for Manchester United to help the Premier League side claim a 3-1 pre-season win over Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes.

Beckham drives Galaxy past Bulls to Western final

Beckham drives Galaxy past Bulls to Western final

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

David Beckham had a hand in both goals as the L.A Galaxy beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Thursday to book a place in Major League Soccer's Western Conference final, where they will face Real Salt Lake.

Beckham 'assists' Galaxy to get playoff edge

Beckham 'assists' Galaxy to get playoff edge

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

David Beckham created the 15th-minute winner for Mike Magee as the LA Galaxy beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 in their Major League Soccer Western Conference semi-final, first-leg match on Sunday.

Strong ratings boost momentum for women's sport

Strong ratings boost momentum for women's sport

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has pushed back on suggestions that the pandemic would set the sport back.

Wenger one of world's great managers, says Arsenal owner

Wenger one of world's great managers, says Arsenal owner

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Arsene Wenger is one of the world's greatest managers and his future at Arsenal is assured for as long as he wants to stay, the club's owner Stan Kroenke said in a rare interview on Friday.

Portsmouth end nightmare US tour

Portsmouth end nightmare US tour

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

With scarcely any sleep, in sweltering heat and after losing their kit, Portsmouth ended a farcical North American pre-season tour on Saturday with a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Major League Soccer's DC United.

Indian footballers look West for better prospects

Indian footballers look West for better prospects

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

National football team goalkeeper Subrata Paul left the country on Tuesday for Canada for a trials session with the Vancouver Whitecaps while defender Gouramangi Singh will head to Australia on Thursday to try his luck with new A-League side Melbourne Heart FC.

Beckham inspires Galaxy into Conference final

Beckham inspires Galaxy into Conference final

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

David Beckham created both goals as LA Galaxy beat the Seattle Sounders 2-1 on Sunday to earn a place in Major League Soccer's Western Conference final, where they will take on FC Dallas.

Beckham defends decision to train with Spurs

Beckham defends decision to train with Spurs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

David Beckham defended his decision to train in England and return late to pre-season preparation with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Thursday, saying it was more useful than sitting on the beach.

Beckham optimistic about success of Miami MLS deal

Beckham optimistic about success of Miami MLS deal

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

David Beckham's business group say his plan to bring a Major League Soccer team to Miami will happen and that they hope to have "positive and exciting news" soon.

England's Beckham loss could be Galaxy's gain

England's Beckham loss could be Galaxy's gain

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

England manager Fabio Capello imagines a farewell wave to the fans in a friendly will mark the end of David Beckham's international career but his loss could turn out to be Major League Soccer's gain.

Wizards allow Chhetri to join Indian team

Wizards allow Chhetri to join Indian team

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Indian striker Sunil Chhetri is all set to join the national team that is preparing for next year's Asian Cup after getting the go-ahead from his Major League Soccer club Kansas City Wizards.

Redknapp wants Beckham at Tottenham

Redknapp wants Beckham at Tottenham

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has said he is "definitely interested" in bringing LA Galaxy's former England captain David Beckham to the Premier League club on loan this month.

United beat Philadelphia for pre-season victory

United beat Philadelphia for pre-season victory

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Manchester United beat the Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Wednesday in a scrappy game against Major League Soccer's newest team.

Everton keen to lure Beckham on loan deal

Everton keen to lure Beckham on loan deal

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Everton have offered former England captain David Beckham a chance to return to the Premier League on a short-term loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy during Major League Soccer's close season.

Beckham back in action after six-month absence

Beckham back in action after six-month absence

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

David Beckham returned to competitive action for the first time in almost six months with a second half substitute appearance for the L.A Galaxy in their 3-1 win over Major League Soccer rivals Columbus Crew on Saturday.