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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.

EPL: Watford manager cries foul over Rojo's non-dismissal

EPL: Watford manager cries foul over Rojo's non-dismissal

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'We made it difficult for them because we scored the second goal. Imagine if it was 11 v 10 at that moment. We started to create more problems for them, but then one counter attack from them and we should do different in that moment'

Not Neymar, but Coutinho successfully bearing Brazil's weight

Not Neymar, but Coutinho successfully bearing Brazil's weight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Coutinho has as many man-of-the match awards in this tournament as Neymar has different haircuts.

Pogba, Martial, Shaw ruled out as injury crisis hits Man United

Pogba, Martial, Shaw ruled out as injury crisis hits Man United

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Manchester United are facing an injury crisis

France, Spain dominate FIFPro World XI award nominations

France, Spain dominate FIFPro World XI award nominations

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

World champions France had eight players, one less than former holders Spain, in international players' association FIFPro's 55-name shortlist for its World XI of 2018 award.

PHOTOS: Three down Chelsea rally to hold West Brom

PHOTOS: Three down Chelsea rally to hold West Brom

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Bruno Fernandes struck from the penalty spot in the ninth minute of stoppage time to give Manchester United victory at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday after an incredible finale.

PHOTOS: WAGS, kids join Chelsea players in celebrating EPL title win

PHOTOS: WAGS, kids join Chelsea players in celebrating EPL title win

Rediff.com25 May 2015

On the final day of matches in the English Premier League, Chelsea, who finished the season with 87 points after beating Sunderland 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, lifted the trophy on Sunday.

EPL: Chelsea held by Burnley, Swansea do United double

EPL: Chelsea held by Burnley, Swansea do United double

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Chelsea offered a chink of light to Manchester City in the Premier League title race after a stormy 1-1 home draw with Burnley on Saturday that gave more ammunition to their outspoken manager Jose Mourinho.

Swiss mental toughness turned game around, says coach

Swiss mental toughness turned game around, says coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Switzerland's never-say-die attitude and will to win was the key to turning around a match in which they had been pummelled by Serbia for much of the first half, Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic said on Friday.

World Cup PHOTOS: Switzerland strike late to sink Serbia

World Cup PHOTOS: Switzerland strike late to sink Serbia

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

A 90th-minute goal by Xherdan Shaqiri secured Switzerland a 2-1 victory over Serbia in a blistering-paced World Cup Group E match in Kaliningrad on Friday, putting them in a strong position to go through to the knockout round.

EPL PIX: Manchester United stunned by Huddersfield, lose first match of season

EPL PIX: Manchester United stunned by Huddersfield, lose first match of season

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

An ecstatic home crowd at a noisy and rainy John Smith's Stadium celebrated what was the Yorkshire club's first win over United since 1952 and one which few would doubt they deserved after a passionate display.

Why Chelsea is a team of 'Zorros'

Why Chelsea is a team of 'Zorros'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Chelsea striker Diego Costa will become the latest Chelsea player to wear a protective mask after breaking his nose, leading interim manager Guus Hiddink to liken his side to a 'team of Zorros'.

PIX: Wolves shock City; United down Inter

PIX: Wolves shock City; United down Inter

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Rui Patricio saved three penalties as Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated English Premier League champions Manchester City to claim the Premier League Asia Trophy 3-2 in a penalty shootout.

Hiddink pleased with striker-less Chelsea's point at Old Trafford

Hiddink pleased with striker-less Chelsea's point at Old Trafford

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Interim manager Guus Hiddink was satisfied with Chelsea's 0-0 draw at Manchester United on Monday, especially as the Premier League champions played without a recognised striker.

FA Cup PIX: City thump United to put one foot in final

FA Cup PIX: City thump United to put one foot in final

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

United looked more solid after the introduction of midfielder Nemanja Matic at the break and got a foothold in the tie through a 70th-minute goal from Marcus Rashford.

EPL: Spurs, Arsenal lose as Ronaldo fires United back into fourth place race

EPL: Spurs, Arsenal lose as Ronaldo fires United back into fourth place race

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL: Tight-lipped Mourinho tries to conceal fury

EPL: Tight-lipped Mourinho tries to conceal fury

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Jose Mourinho tried to conceal his obvious anger at the incidents which he clearly believed had cost Premier League leaders Chelsea victory over Burnley on Saturday.

Mourinho not feeling the pressure as Valencia test looms

Mourinho not feeling the pressure as Valencia test looms

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

United have struggled this season, collecting 10 points from their opening seven Premier League matches and being dumped out of the League Cup by second-tier Derby County.

EPL PHOTOS: Saints bring United down to earth; Chelsea down Arsenal

EPL PHOTOS: Saints bring United down to earth; Chelsea down Arsenal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.

FA Cup: Chelsea thrash lowly Dons 5-1; Racist chants embroil Everton match

FA Cup: Chelsea thrash lowly Dons 5-1; Racist chants embroil Everton match

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Chelsea banished any fears of a repeat of last season's shock FA Cup fourth-round exit to Bradford City when they crushed Championship (second-tier) side Milton Keynes Dons 5-1 away to reach the fifth round on Sunday.

Champions League: Ruthless Chelsea end Sporting hopes

Champions League: Ruthless Chelsea end Sporting hopes

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Chelsea rounded off the UEFA Champions League group stage with a 3-1 victory over Sporting.

EPL PIX: Everton held by United; Wolves stun Spurs

EPL PIX: Everton held by United; Wolves stun Spurs

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Everton and Manchester United drew 1-1 at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Sunday in an enthralling game which ended with late VAR drama.

With lack of new faces, Manchester United likely to tread same path

With lack of new faces, Manchester United likely to tread same path

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

United finished second last term, their best placing since the 2013 title win in Alex Ferguson's last season in charge, but the Red Devils were a massive 19 points behind champions Manchester City and never truly in contention.

Manchester United sack Mourinho after poor start to season

Manchester United sack Mourinho after poor start to season

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'A new caretaker manager will be appointed until the end of the current season, while the club conducts a thorough recruitment process for a new, full-time manager'

Warning! Mourinho's expletive-laden rant ahead...

Warning! Mourinho's expletive-laden rant ahead...

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

FA details Mourinho's expletive-laden rant at West Ham

Mourinho sanctioned again by FA, this time charged with misconduct

Mourinho sanctioned again by FA, this time charged with misconduct

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

'Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct in relation to his language and/or behaviour towards the match officials in or around the dressing room area at halftime'

Bundesliga restart gives hope to other leagues; Barca's Umtiti injured

Bundesliga restart gives hope to other leagues; Barca's Umtiti injured

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The resumption of the German Bundesliga next weekend amid the COVID-19 crisis will give hope to other European leagues that they can also successfully return, according to Schalke 04 coach David Wagner.

EPL: Chelsea go 10 points clear with draw at Burnley

EPL: Chelsea go 10 points clear with draw at Burnley

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Premier League leaders Chelsea moved 10 points clear at the top on Sunday despite being held by Burnley in an entertaining game played amid flurries of sleet and snow.

Messi, Ribery, Ronaldo shortlisted for Ballon d'Or

Messi, Ribery, Ronaldo shortlisted for Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo are the three final contenders for the 2013 Ballon d'Or award.

Transfer watch: Will Bale leave Real for Manchester United?

Transfer watch: Will Bale leave Real for Manchester United?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Jose Mourinho said on Monday he would step up Manchester United's pursuit of Gareth Bale if the Real Madrid winger was left out of the starting line-up in Tuesday's European Super Cup between the Red Devils and the Champions League holders.

4 reasons why Mourinho has survived the axe at Chelsea... so far

4 reasons why Mourinho has survived the axe at Chelsea... so far

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Ex-Chelsea coach cites past glories behind Jose Mourinho's survival.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

English Premier League leaders Liverpool will need to maintain their excellent recent record against Everton in Sunday's Merseyside derby if they are to hold their advantage over second-placed Manchester City.

PICS: Toothless Manchester Utd held goalless at Palace

PICS: Toothless Manchester Utd held goalless at Palace

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

It was a third successive 0-0 draw for United after a stalemate at Chelsea on Sunday and against Real Sociedad last Thursday which completed a 4-0 aggregate win over the Spanish side in the Europa League.

EPL: Are you ready for 'the mother of all football derbies'?

EPL: Are you ready for 'the mother of all football derbies'?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

City will look to extend lead against United at Old Trafford

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea beat valiant Hull to go six points clear

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea beat valiant Hull to go six points clear

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Chelsea regained their six-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table and took a step closer to the title thanks to a hard-fought 3-2 victory at Hull City on Sunday.

On a night of ill-discipline Terry defends team mates from 'babies' slur

On a night of ill-discipline Terry defends team mates from 'babies' slur

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Chelsea skipper John Terry has hit back at Zlatan Ibrahimovic's description of his team mates as 'babies'.

EPL PHOTOS: United in entertaining draw with Chelsea; Arsenal top

EPL PHOTOS: United in entertaining draw with Chelsea; Arsenal top

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Manchester United's winless run continued but they gave under-fire coach Louis van Gaal crumbs of cheer with a committed display in an entertaining 0-0 draw with Chelsea while Arsenal went top of the table on Monday.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea's woes continue; Arsenal go top of table

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea's woes continue; Arsenal go top of table

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Chelsea's terrible start to the season plumbed new depths on Saturday when the Premier League champions lost 2-1 at West Ham United.

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.

PICS: Manchester United beat AC Milan on penalties

PICS: Manchester United beat AC Milan on penalties

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Manchester United beat AC Milan 5-4 on penalties after their International Champions Cup match in Cardiff's Millennium Stadium ended 2-2 in regulation time on Saturday.