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We were mesmerised by midfield and Messi, says Ferguson

We were mesmerised by midfield and Messi, says Ferguson

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Manchester United were never able to control Barcelona's midfield or deal with the brilliance of Lionel Messi as they were overwhelmed 3-1 in Saturday's Champions League final, manager Alex Ferguson said.

Moyes thanks Ferguson for opportunity, but no thanks for United players

Moyes thanks Ferguson for opportunity, but no thanks for United players

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Sacked Manchester United manager David Moyes thanked his predecessor Alex Ferguson on Wednesday for having given him the opportunity to lead the Premier League club.

EPL: Blackburn stun Man United to spoil Ferguson's party

EPL: Blackburn stun Man United to spoil Ferguson's party

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

Manchester United wasted the chance to start the new year at the top of the Premier League when they were stunned 3-2 by strugglers Blackburn Rovers on Saturday to spoil manager Alex Ferguson's 70th birthday.

Keane rakes up another controversy involving Ferguson in new book

Keane rakes up another controversy involving Ferguson in new book

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane regrets having apologised to Alex Ferguson after the falling-out which led to him leaving the club in 2005, leaked extracts from his new autobiography have revealed.

Man U committed to its 'exceptional' Asian fanbase: Ferguson

Man U committed to its 'exceptional' Asian fanbase: Ferguson

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Manchester United never considered cutting their Asia tour short in the wake of the hotel bombings in Jakarta and the team remains committed to its "exceptional" fanbase in the region, coach Alex Ferguson said on Thursday.

Talking almost over for Ferguson and Mancini as finale looms

Talking almost over for Ferguson and Mancini as finale looms

Rediff.com12 May 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and his Manchester City counterpart Roberto Mancini will rally their troops one last time this weekend when the nine-month battle for the Premier League title will end in victory for one club or the other.

Man United can still defend EPL title despite bad start: Ferguson

Man United can still defend EPL title despite bad start: Ferguson

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said that the Old Trafford club can overturn a poor start to win the league title, despite being eight points adrift of leaders Arsenal.

FA Cup: Ferguson wants derby to be just about football

FA Cup: Ferguson wants derby to be just about football

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

The calls for calm towards frenzied fans before Manchester United travel to Liverpool were at odds with manager Alex Ferguson's desire on Friday to simply talk about "a game of football".

Ferguson close to signing deal with Man U

Ferguson close to signing deal with Man U

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

It is believed Ferguson will put pen to paper before Saturday's game against Southampton.

Give me England job so I can relegate them: Ferguson

Give me England job so I can relegate them: Ferguson

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

If England want a new manager with a glittering record they need look no further than Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, who would love to take the job just so he could sabotage the team.

Rooney won't make it to Germany: Ferguson

Rooney won't make it to Germany: Ferguson

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Alex Ferguson thinks it unlikely that striker Wayne Rooney will be able to play in the World Cup for England

Manchester United 'stopped in time' after Ferguson's departure: Mourinho

Manchester United 'stopped in time' after Ferguson's departure: Mourinho

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'That was quite an empty period in this club with no evolution in areas that are important'

Liverpool's Klopp wins LMA Manager of the Year award

Liverpool's Klopp wins LMA Manager of the Year award

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The German coach pipped Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa, Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth and last year's winner Chris Wilder of Sheffield United to the Alex Ferguson Trophy -- named after the former Manchester United manager.

Moyes realise the hard way that it is difficult to replace Ferguson

Moyes realise the hard way that it is difficult to replace Ferguson

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

If David Moyes wondered how difficult it would be to replace Alex Ferguson at Manchester United then the scale of the task was brought home by a stinging Premier League defeat to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

I will never be the Ferguson of Madrid: Zidane

I will never be the Ferguson of Madrid: Zidane

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Zidane ruled out following in the footsteps of Alex Ferguson, who spent 26 years in charge of Manchester United.

Ruben Amorim set to become new Man United manager

Ruben Amorim set to become new Man United manager

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Ruben Amorim is set to become the next manager of Manchester United with the Premier League club prepared to pay Sporting the 10 million euros ($10.79 million) release clause, the Portuguese club said on Tuesday.

Chelsea vs United: Mourinho says he will miss old friend Ferguson

Chelsea vs United: Mourinho says he will miss old friend Ferguson

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Chelsea travel to Old Trafford to play Manchester United on Monday and Mourinho said he would miss the relationship he used to enjoy with their former manager Alex Ferguson, who retired at the end of last season.

Rooney thankful to Ferguson for clarification over transfer saga

Rooney thankful to Ferguson for clarification over transfer saga

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney was glad on Wednesday former manager Alex Ferguson had now backtracked on comments that triggered months of speculation over the player's future.

Ferguson claims he was not alone responsible for Moyes getting United job

Ferguson claims he was not alone responsible for Moyes getting United job

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Alex Ferguson has broken his silence on David Moyes's short, traumatic reign at Manchester United, saying the former Everton manager underestimated the size of the job while denying he retired leaving the club in decline.

Both sides of Atlantic braced as Fergie rumours snowball

Both sides of Atlantic braced as Fergie rumours snowball

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Tuesday's opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange will not only kick off a day of trade on Wall Street, it may also herald the end of an era at Manchester United, who are rumoured to be on the brink of announcing manager Alex Ferguson's retirement.

Ten Hag enters into contract extension talks at Man U

Ten Hag enters into contract extension talks at Man U

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will remain in the job for next season and has entered into talks with the Old Trafford club over a contract extension

'Ferguson would have dumped ill-behaved Pogba from Manchester United'

'Ferguson would have dumped ill-behaved Pogba from Manchester United'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Pogba publicly criticised United's tactics in their 1-1 home draw with Wolves at the weekend, and is reported to have annoyed Mourinho by posting an Instagram video of himself laughing in the stands during the team's League Cup defeat to Derby County on Tuesday.

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday.

PIX: Lyon earn dramatic draw with Man United; Spurs held

PIX: Lyon earn dramatic draw with Man United; Spurs held

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

A stoppage-time finish from Rayan Cherki earned Olympique Lyonnais a dramatic 2-2 draw with Manchester United in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.

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.'

Fergie's sparing, yet successful Dutch deals

Fergie's sparing, yet successful Dutch deals

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Robin van Persie has announced his arrival at Old Trafford in style. The question is will he make the same impact as Fergie's other Dutch signings?

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.

Has Ronaldo played his last match for Portugal?

Has Ronaldo played his last match for Portugal?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Ronaldo's 130 goals for his country is also way out on its own at the head of most scored in international football

Keane indicates Fergie has told lies in 'autobiography'

Keane indicates Fergie has told lies in 'autobiography'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Former Manchester United skipper Roy Keane has re-ignited his feud with Sir Alex Ferguson, calling claims in his former boss's recently published autobiography "lies".

EPL PIX: City thrash Ipswich; United lose at home

EPL PIX: City thrash Ipswich; United lose at home

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The favourites to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday.

Meet the Chelski girl

Meet the Chelski girl

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

Success has come at a huge cost to the wife of new Chelsea owner.

Ferguson happy with Van Gaal infusing new blood into United

Ferguson happy with Van Gaal infusing new blood into United

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Manchester United have made purchases in the impressive Angel di Maria and Radamel Falcao and former manager Alex Ferguson has expressed his satisfaction at the changes made in the team line-up.

United to ensure no repeat of post-Busby decline

United to ensure no repeat of post-Busby decline

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Alex Ferguson's career as Manchester United manager mirrored Matt Busby's in so many ways but one thing he and the club will be determined to avoid is the decline the team suffered after Busby first retired in 1969.

Where will Ronaldo go next?

Where will Ronaldo go next?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United on Tuesday after a controversial interview in which he said he had no respect for manager Erik ten Hag. With the January transfer window close, what is his next move?

Honours even as Klopp-Guardiola EPL rivalry ends on high

Honours even as Klopp-Guardiola EPL rivalry ends on high

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

While Sunday's clash was the last time Klopp and Guardiola will face off for Premier League points, as far as this year's title race is concerned it merely made things even more interesting with Arsenal ahead of Liverpool on goal difference and City one point back. All three have 10 games left.

Photos: Tendulkar, Kohli enjoy English summer at Wimbledon

Photos: Tendulkar, Kohli enjoy English summer at Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Check out who was at Wimbledon on Day 11 of The Championships

'Betrayed' Ronaldo launches scathing attack on Manchester United

'Betrayed' Ronaldo launches scathing attack on Manchester United

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

'Yes I feel betrayed, and I felt some people don't want me here, not just this year, but last year too.'

Moyes braced for 'impossible' task at Manchester United

Moyes braced for 'impossible' task at Manchester United

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

David Moyes, who never won a trophy in 11 years at Everton, said while it would be "impossible" to repeat Alex Ferguson's record, he was driven to continue Manchester United's success and took his self-belief from the fact he had been hand picked by his predecessor.

FA Cup, Man Utd v Palace: Will Van Gaal do a Ferguson?

FA Cup, Man Utd v Palace: Will Van Gaal do a Ferguson?

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal goes into the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace on Saturday facing echoes of the 1990 showpiece between the two sides that proved so pivotal in the career of Alex Ferguson.