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Kane hits hat-trick in season opener; PSG win

Kane hits hat-trick in season opener; PSG win

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Friday.

Slot, Salah in record books as Liverpool lift EPL title

Slot, Salah in record books as Liverpool lift EPL title

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Key stats from Liverpool's season after they won their second Premier League title on Sunday and a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title...

West Ham manager Pellegrini mugged by armed robbers in Chile

West Ham manager Pellegrini mugged by armed robbers in Chile

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Pellegrini, who is from Chile, and his wife were with two friends near a restaurant in the Santiago suburb of Vitacura when the armed gang targeted them. The robbers stole a handbag belonging to Pellegrini's wife Carola Pucci before they fired at police as they escaped in a stolen car.

Ex-City boss Pellegrini joins Hebei China Fortune

Ex-City boss Pellegrini joins Hebei China Fortune

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Chinese Super League club Hebei China Fortune have appointed former Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini as their new manager, Chinese and British media reported on Saturday.

Guardiola to replace Pellegrini at Manchester City next season

Guardiola to replace Pellegrini at Manchester City next season

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The former Barcelona manager, who had in December announced that he would leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, will replace 62-year-old Manuel Pellegrini.

Pellegrini would like Guardiola to succeed him at Man City

Pellegrini would like Guardiola to succeed him at Man City

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Manuel Pellegrini has admitted that he wants to see Pep Guardiola take charge of Manchester City one day, saying that the most coveted coach in football can turn out to be important for the club.

UEFA to investigate Pellegrini comments

UEFA to investigate Pellegrini comments

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

UEFA has launched an investigation into Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini's controversial comments after their Champions League defeat by Barcelona, the governing body said on Thursday.

'Have to beat everyone because the league is strange this year'

'Have to beat everyone because the league is strange this year'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

?The unpredictable nature of the Premier League this season means it is essential for ManchesterCity to beat second-placed Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday to keep their title aspirations alive, right back Bacary Sagna said.

Who is to be blamed for City's domestic slump?

Who is to be blamed for City's domestic slump?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

The Champions League has not been a distraction for Manchester City in the Premier League, manager Manuel Pellegrini said after his side's erratic performances continued in Tuesday's draw with struggling Newcastle United.

EPL: Pep talk ended Manchester City's title bid, says Pellegrini

EPL: Pep talk ended Manchester City's title bid, says Pellegrini

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

ManchesterCity's Premier League title challenge derailed once the club announced Pep Guardiola would take charge from next season, outgoing manager Manuel Pellegrini has said.

EPL PHOTOS: City, Liverpool start new campaign with victories

EPL PHOTOS: City, Liverpool start new campaign with victories

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

One moment of attacking brilliance and a late Sergio Aguero strike gave Premier League holders Manchester City a winning start to their title defence as they eased past Newcastle United 2-0 away on Sunday.

Mourinho jibes a ploy to ease pressure on himself: Pellegrini

Mourinho jibes a ploy to ease pressure on himself: Pellegrini

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is trying to ease the pressure on himself with his regular jibes at Premier League counterparts.

Top four in mouth-watering FA Cup fifth round ties

Top four in mouth-watering FA Cup fifth round ties

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The next instalment of Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho's mind games with Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini and Arsenal's chance for redemption against Liverpool provide the backdrop to a mouth-watering FA Cup fifth round.

Why City manager Pellegrini is fuming...

Why City manager Pellegrini is fuming...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini could face disciplinary action from the English Football Association after the Chilean criticised referee Mark Clattenburg in the wake of his side's 2-1 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Now, Manchester City fans want more trophies from Pellegrini

Now, Manchester City fans want more trophies from Pellegrini

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

It has been a long time arriving but Manuel Pellegrini can finally celebrate some meaningful European silverware - 10 years after arriving in Spain as a relative unknown.

League Cup: Manchester City sink Sunderland to win final

League Cup: Manchester City sink Sunderland to win final

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Two moments of magic in the space of two second-half minutes helped Manchester City to a 3-1 victory over Sunderland in the English League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.

No agreement with Manchester City, says Pellegrini

No agreement with Manchester City, says Pellegrini

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini denied he has spoken with Premier League club Manchester City over the possibility of replacing Roberto Mancini whose future as the club's manager is under threat after Saturday's FA Cup final defeat.

Barcelona teach City a lesson; Pellegrini questions impartiality of referee

Barcelona teach City a lesson; Pellegrini questions impartiality of referee

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Barcelona virtually ended 10-man Manchester City's dreams of European glory when they dominated their Champions League last 16 first leg and finished deserved 2-0 winners at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.

Debutants Malaga eyeing prize Dortmund scalp

Debutants Malaga eyeing prize Dortmund scalp

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Debutants Malaga have toppled European giants AC Milan and Porto on their way to the Champions League quarter-finals and have another former winner in their sights when they host Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.

City manager Pellegrini hit with European ban

City manager Pellegrini hit with European ban

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has been banned for three European matches for his comments about the referee after his side's Champions League defeat by Barcelona, UEFA said on Friday.

EPL fixtures: Manchester United face Swansea in season opener

EPL fixtures: Manchester United face Swansea in season opener

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Champions Manchester United will travel to Swansea City for their first Premier League match under new manager David Moyes while Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City are at home to Newcastle United on August 17.

Man City eye trophies with Pellegrini appointment

Man City eye trophies with Pellegrini appointment

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Manchester City's wealthy owners have entrusted Manuel Pellegrini with fulfilling their ambitions of a packed trophy cabinet, appointing the former Malaga manager as the successor to the sacked Roberto Mancini on Friday.

EPL: What you must not miss this weekend

EPL: What you must not miss this weekend

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

If their rivalry as coaches in Spain is anything to go by, Jose Mourinho will emerge victorious, and possibly by a big margin, when his Chelsea side play Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

EPL: City to dismiss Mancini and bring in Pellegrini?

EPL: City to dismiss Mancini and bring in Pellegrini?

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini will meet Manchester City authorities on Thursday to finalise his joining date at the club, following manager Roberto Mancini's expected sacking.

Pellegrini lauds players for staying focused on football

Pellegrini lauds players for staying focused on football

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini praised his players for keeping their focus through a turbulent period for the Qatari-owned club after they eliminated Porto on Wednesday to advance to the Champions League last eight on their debut in the competition.

Man City to name new manager within two weeks: Chairman

Man City to name new manager within two weeks: Chairman

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Manchester City's new manager should be announced within the next two weeks, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said on the Premier League club's website.

Champions League Preview: Man City boss Pellegrini hoping to snap Pep jinx

Champions League Preview: Man City boss Pellegrini hoping to snap Pep jinx

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Manuel Pellegrini's record against Pep Guardiola is a sorry one but he gets another chance to finally put one over his tormentor when Manchester City host holders Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Malaga coach Pellegrini back for Dortmund quarter-finals

Malaga coach Pellegrini back for Dortmund quarter-finals

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini will arrive in Germany in time for the Champions League quarter-final against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday after returning to Chile for the funeral of his father.

Mourinho a 'boring bully', says former Arsenal keeper Wilson

Mourinho a 'boring bully', says former Arsenal keeper Wilson

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is "disrespectful" and a "bully" for describing Arsene Wenger "a specialist in failure", former Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson said on Sunday.

Pellegrini unhappy with Sunday kick-off with Madrid looming

Pellegrini unhappy with Sunday kick-off with Madrid looming

Rediff.com2 May 2016

ManchesterCity manager Manuel Pellegrini said he had no option but to name a much-changed team for Sunday's 4-2 Premier League defeat by Southampton with the club's Champions League semi-final clash with Real Madrid scheduled on Wednesday.

Malaga's Pellegrini has verbal agreement with City

Malaga's Pellegrini has verbal agreement with City

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Departing Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini hopes a verbal agreement with Manchester City will turn into a firm offer, he said in an interview with Spanish radio station Onda Cero on Wednesday.

1 thing Manchester City boss Pellegrini insists on...

1 thing Manchester City boss Pellegrini insists on...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Manuel Pellegrini has said he would choose winning the Premier League with Manchester City and being shown the door over continuing as the team's manager for an extended period without any major success.

King's Cup: Barcelona held to 2-2 draw by 10-man Malaga

King's Cup: Barcelona held to 2-2 draw by 10-man Malaga

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Holders Barcelona squandered a chance to all but seal a probable King's Cup semi-final showdown with Real Madrid when they conceded a late goal to draw 2-2 at home to 10-man Malaga in their last-eight first-leg match on Wednesday.

La Liga: Rondon fires Malaga to brink of top four

La Liga: Rondon fires Malaga to brink of top four

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Salomon Rondon scored twice in Malaga's 4-2 win over Rayo Vallecano on Thursday to vault the home side into the hunt for the Champions League qualification places.

Liverpool in talks for Real's Van der Vaart

Liverpool in talks for Real's Van der Vaart

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

Liverpool are reportedly considering a summer move for Real Madrid and Dutchman Rafael van der Vaart.

Man City's Kompany ruled out of PSG game

Man City's Kompany ruled out of PSG game

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will not make his return from injury in the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris St Germain, manager Manuel Pellegrini said on Monday. Central defender Kompany, who took part in the open section of a training session, has endured an injury-disrupted campaign and a recurrence of a calf problem has kept the Belgium international on the sidelines for nearly a month. "He is not 100 percent. It is not possible," Pellegrini told reporters.

I would be calling the shots at Real: Mourinho

I would be calling the shots at Real: Mourinho

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Jose Mourinho has made it clear that he will be the one making decisions about the Real Madrid first team should he leave Inter Milan and take over from Manuel Pellegrini as coach of the Spanish side.

Real sack Pellegrini, set to appoint Mourinho

Real sack Pellegrini, set to appoint Mourinho

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Real Madrid have sacked coach Manuel Pellegrini and will appoint Jose Mourinho to replace him once they have reached agreement with Inter Milan about ending his contract with the Serie A club.

Real facing hard choices after trophyless season

Real facing hard choices after trophyless season

Rediff.com22 May 2010

If Real Madrid sack coach Manuel Pellegrini and replace him with Jose Mourinho, as is being hotly-tipped in the local media, it will be serious blow to the credibility of club president Florentino Perez and his long-term plan.

Ronaldo hat-trick keeps Real's title hope alive

Ronaldo hat-trick keeps Real's title hope alive

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Cristiano Ronaldo fired a hat-trick to keep Real Madrid's title challenge alive with a 4-1 comeback victory at Real Mallorca on Wednesday.