News for '-trafford'

Manchester United to install 1,500 barrier seats to allow fans to stand

Manchester United to install 1,500 barrier seats to allow fans to stand

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The club submitted their proposal to Trafford Council last year and the seats -- which come with a rail for fans to lean on when they stand -- will be installed in the north-east quadrant of the stadium.

Rashford gets honorary doctorate from University of Manchester

Rashford gets honorary doctorate from University of Manchester

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

'I'm here to receive my honorary doctorate for my work around child poverty. Yesterday, millions of families across the UK lost a lifeline and a means of staying afloat," he added, referring to the UK government ending a temporary increase of 20 pounds ($27) in weekly benefit payments to support the country's poorest families.'

Ronaldo to don iconic No 7 jersey at Man United

Ronaldo to don iconic No 7 jersey at Man United

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

He donned the number seven shirt during his first stint at the club, following in the footsteps of great United players including George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona and David Beckham.

India need to change batting approach in series decider

India need to change batting approach in series decider

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

A change in approach is required and for that a paradigm shift in the mindset during tricky run-chases unlike the first game at the Oval where the game was singlehandedly won by Jasprit Bumrah's six-wicket haul.

Coach Misbah on how Pakistan can bounce back

Coach Misbah on how Pakistan can bounce back

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Pakistan cannot dwell on their defeat by England in the first Test at Old Trafford as it would make it tougher for them to respond in the next two matches, coach Misbah-ul-Haq said.

Archer target of racist chants during 4th Ashes Test

Archer target of racist chants during 4th Ashes Test

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The spectator, in a letter of complaint to the ECB, also said women were subjected to sexist chants while homophobic abuse was directed at some players by the same group of people.

What England must do to win first Test...

What England must do to win first Test...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Pakistan are ahead in the game with an overall lead of 244 having gone to stumps on 137 for eight in their second innings

PHOTOS: England vs West Indies, 3rd Test, Day 2

PHOTOS: England vs West Indies, 3rd Test, Day 2

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Images from Day 2 of the third and final Test between England and West Indies at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool go top after crushing United

EPL PIX: Liverpool go top after crushing United

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Liverpool moved to 76 points from 32 games with title rivals Manchester City on 74 points from one game fewer, with Pep Guardiola's side hosting Brighton and Hove Albion at the Etihad on Wednesday.

Man United back Rashford, to provide 5,000 free school meals

Man United back Rashford, to provide 5,000 free school meals

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Now, working together with the charity FareShare, meals will be prepared and packaged individually at Old Trafford by club staff before being shipped to local Manchester United Foundation partner schools.

India celebrates a famous win

India celebrates a famous win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The contest at Old Trafford didn't live up to the billing, but the Indian fans at the ground and in millions of homes in India weren't complaining.

India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma dies of cardiac arrest

India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma dies of cardiac arrest

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma died on Tuesday after suffering a massive cardiac arrest in New Delhi.

Shastri & Co. awaiting fit to fly certificate to return home

Shastri & Co. awaiting "fit to fly" certificate to return home

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

India's head coach Ravi Shastri, along with bowling and fielding coaches Bharath Arun and R Sridhar, respectively, would need to undergo a "fit to fly" test post recovery from COVID-19, which led to the cancellation of the fifth Test against England in Manchester last week.

Wayne Rooney's son Kai signs for Manchester United

Wayne Rooney's son Kai signs for Manchester United

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The 35-year-old Rooney posted a picture on Instagram alongside his wife Colleen and 11-year-old Kai, who held up a United No. 10 shirt - the number his dad wore for the Premier League club - with his name on the back.

Unfortunate that we had to end IPL early last time: Kohli

Unfortunate that we had to end IPL early last time: Kohli

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

India captain Virat Kohli said it is unfortunate to "end up here early" for the IPL after a COVID-19 outbreak led to the cancellation of the fifth Test against England and hoped for a "secure" bio-bubble in the league to tackle the "uncertain" times.

Shane Warne, God of Spin, Dead At 52

Shane Warne, God of Spin, Dead At 52

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne's management released a brief statement saying that he passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand.

Pakistan's hopes rely on spin duo as Test hangs in balance

Pakistan's hopes rely on spin duo as Test hangs in balance

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Both the spinners shared six wickets between them in England's first innings which ended at 219 in 70.3 overs. The duo bowled just 21.3 overs in the first innings.

'Windies will miss Bravo, Hetmyer in England'

'Windies will miss Bravo, Hetmyer in England'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

West Indies dropped Bravo for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in November and Holding reckoned the England tour was a missed opportunity for the top-order batsman trying to revive his stop-start career.

Europa: Milan grab draw at Man United, wins for Arsenal and Tottenham

Europa: Milan grab draw at Man United, wins for Arsenal and Tottenham

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

AC Milan grabbed a 1-1 draw at Manchester United in the blockbuster Europa League last-16 first-leg at Old Trafford on Thursday.

'King' Cantona inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

'King' Cantona inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Cantona scored 70 goals and provided 56 assists in 156 Premier League matches for Leeds United and Man Utd, earning him the nickname "The King" among Man United fans.

PHOTOS: Azam punishes sloppy England in 1st Test

PHOTOS: Azam punishes sloppy England in 1st Test

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Images from Day 1 of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Manchester, on Wednesday.

Why Kohli is loved by Pakistanis

Why Kohli is loved by Pakistanis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

India will square off against arch-rivals Pakistan at Old Trafford, Manchester on June 16.

Warne brought spin as an attacking commodity: Ashwin

Warne brought spin as an attacking commodity: Ashwin

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Still in disbelief by Shane Warne's death, India off-spinner Ravichandran hailed the Australian legend for redefining bowling and bringing spin as an attacking commodity in world cricket.

I'm back where I belong: Ronaldo on Manchester return

I'm back where I belong: Ronaldo on Manchester return

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

'History has been written in the past and history will be written once again! You have my word!'

PIX: City outclass United in Manchester derby to reach final

PIX: City outclass United in Manchester derby to reach final

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Manchester City reached their fourth straight League Cup final as second-half goals from John Stones and Fernandinho gave Pep Guardiola's side a 2-0 win over Manchester United in Wednesday's semi-final at Old Trafford.

PHOTOS: Pope rescues England after Windies strike early

PHOTOS: Pope rescues England after Windies strike early

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Ollie Pope scored an unbeaten 91 and Jos Buttler contributed a half century as England took advantage of a tired West Indies attack to move to 258 for four on Friday when bad light brought play to a premature end on the opening day of the final Test in Manchester.

English county club Lancashire targets India for growth

English county club Lancashire targets India for growth

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Lancashire County Cricket Club are aiming to win the hearts of Indian fans as they look to build on a record-breaking financial year despite the impending impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Signing Indian players would be an obvious route to popularity and although the IPL Twenty20 league has restricted Indian players from playing in T20 competitions abroad, players can still play in first-class cricket in England.

EPL: Liverpool end long wait for win at United

EPL: Liverpool end long wait for win at United

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Roberto Firmino scored twice as Liverpool boosted their hopes of Champions League football next season

PHOTOS: Topley, Moeen help England down India

PHOTOS: Topley, Moeen help England down India

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

IMAGES from the 2nd ODI played between England and India at Lord's on Thursday.

EPL: Ronaldo and United left frustrated in goalless draw

EPL: Ronaldo and United left frustrated in goalless draw

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League

Broad fresh after 500th Test wicket and looking ahead to Pakistan series

Broad fresh after 500th Test wicket and looking ahead to Pakistan series

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Stuart Broad took 10 wickets in the Test -- for only the third time in his career -- and was named man of the series despite his surprise omission from the first Test in Southampton.

Manchester United appoint German Rangnick as interim manager

Manchester United appoint German Rangnick as interim manager

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Manchester United have named German Ralf Rangnick as interim manager until the end of the season, the Premier League club announced on Monday, eight days after sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Pacer Pankaj Singh retires from all forms of cricket

Pacer Pankaj Singh retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Pacer Pankaj Singh, who contributed in Rajasthan's two Ranji Trophy triumphs and briefly played for India, on Saturday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

'These players are going from bubble to bubble, from quarantine to quarantine'

'These players are going from bubble to bubble, from quarantine to quarantine'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'The Indian players are going from this bubble to an even tighter bubble.' 'Ten days more of quarantine would do their heads in.'

Soccer: 42 new positive COVID cases in EPL in a week

Soccer: 42 new positive COVID cases in EPL in a week

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Some English clubs may consider vaccine status of transfer targets

How United hit back at Barca over 'excessive' ticket prices

How United hit back at Barca over 'excessive' ticket prices

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Manchester United will hike prices for away fans when they host Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final first leg to subsidise tickets for their own supporters travelling to Spain for the return, the Premier League club said.

Lara on how West Indies can get better of England

Lara on how West Indies can get better of England

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Batting legend Brian Lara believes West Indies will need to adopt a proactive approach in the upcoming three-Test series against England and consider the matches as four-day games as the visitors lack the firepower to last five days. The 51-year-old former captain said while West Indies' boast of a formidable bowling attack, their batting department is a concern, which is precisely the reason behind his statement.

FA Cup: McTominay seals narrow win for Man Utd over Villa

FA Cup: McTominay seals narrow win for Man Utd over Villa

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Scott McTominay's header proved decisive for Manchester United

PHOTOS: Hazlewood cuts through England; Aus in control

PHOTOS: Hazlewood cuts through England; Aus in control

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood ripped through England with three crucial wickets in the final session to leave Joe Root's side trailing by 297 runs with five wickets remaining after the third day of the fourth Ashes Test.

EPL PIX: Chelsea return to winning ways; Man Utd held

EPL PIX: Chelsea return to winning ways; Man Utd held

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.