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British billionaire Ratcliffe takes stake in Manchester United

British billionaire Ratcliffe takes stake in Manchester United

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Jim Ratcliffe pledged to invest $300 million in Manchester United to try to revive its fortunes.

Fergie's job? Why not, but not now: Blanc

Fergie's job? Why not, but not now: Blanc

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

France coach Laurent Blanc could be interested in a return to Old Trafford as a successor to Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, the former French international said on Tuesday.

The world will stop to watch Real vs United tie: Mourinho

The world will stop to watch Real vs United tie: Mourinho

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Jose Mourinho hopes he is still managing in his seventies like Manchester United's Alex Ferguson, the Real Madrid boss said as he prepared to face him in a Champions League clash "the world will stop to watch".

Champions League: United rest Ferdinand, Evra

Champions League: United rest Ferdinand, Evra

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra will be rested for Manchester United's Champions League clash against Braga on Tuesday ahead of the Premier League match against Chelsea, manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

EPL PIX: Brighton stun Spurs; Chelsea, United held

EPL PIX: Brighton stun Spurs; Chelsea, United held

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played across England, on Sunday.

Everton warn media: Don't ask Moyes about United job

Everton warn media: Don't ask Moyes about United job

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Everton manager David Moyes will not answer questions about his new appointment at Manchester United when he speaks to journalists at his regular Friday news briefing, the club said.

Moyes meets Everton chairman as United move looms

Moyes meets Everton chairman as United move looms

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright cut a resigned figure after meeting manager David Moyes late on Wednesday, admitting he could do little to prevent the Scot from making the seemingly inevitable move to Manchester United.

Vidic poised for Man United return against Sunderland

Vidic poised for Man United return against Sunderland

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has a chance of making his return from injury against Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday, manager Alex Ferguson said.

Europa League could be United's best route to Champions League: Fergie

Europa League could be United's best route to Champions League: Fergie

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'Jose's been a bit unlucky because they've been absolutely brilliant in most of their home games and drawn (seven of) them. If they had got the wins they would be challenging for the league, no doubt about that'

I needed time in impossible United job, says Moyes

I needed time in "impossible" United job, says Moyes

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

After lasting 10 months in charge of Manchester United, David Moyes does not believe he was given enough time to prove himself in the "impossible job" as Alex Ferguson's successor.

Moyes receives death threats from United, Everton fans

Moyes receives death threats from United, Everton fans

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Manchester United manager-to-be David Moyes faced a barrage of death threats from fans from Manchester United and his current club Everton, who are reportedly enraged by Moyes's club swap.

EPL Preview: Pressure on Moyes as City and Chelsea up the ante

EPL Preview: Pressure on Moyes as City and Chelsea up the ante

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

The last time Manchester United began a season without Alex Ferguson in charge Ron Atkinson was shown the Old Trafford exit door before Christmas and the rest, as they say, is history.

United captain Vidic set for midweek return

United captain Vidic set for midweek return

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic could return to action for next week's Champions League clash against CFR Cluj after missing more than two months with a knee injury, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Ferdinand to miss England match

Ferdinand to miss England match

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Rio Ferdinand will miss England's friendly with Egypt next week because of the back injury that will also keep him out of Sunday's League Cup final against Aston Villa, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said Thursday.

Rooney returns to lead United attack against Spurs

Rooney returns to lead United attack against Spurs

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has recovered from a throat infection in time to spearhead the Premier League champions' attack for the trip to Tottenham Hotspur, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Man United fear Cleverley has broken foot

Man United fear Cleverley has broken foot

Rediff.com11 Sep 2011

Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley may have broken his foot after what manager Alex Ferguson said was a bad tackle from Bolton Wanderers captain Kevin Davies in the champions' 5-0 victory on Saturday.

I wasn't planning on leaving Everton: Moyes

I wasn't planning on leaving Everton: Moyes

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Manchester United manager in waiting David Moyes said he had not expected to be leaving Everton after 11 years in charge and had already begin planning for next season when the Old Trafford giants came calling this week.

Man United's Young ruled out for rest of season

Man United's Young ruled out for rest of season

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Manchester United winger Ashley Young will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Man Utd hope to learn from past mistakes

Man Utd hope to learn from past mistakes

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson begins another Champions League campaign at Besiktas on Tuesday confident his team will not repeat the mistakes which forced them to lose last season's final against Barcelona.

Moyes enjoys late victory straight out of Fergie manual

Moyes enjoys late victory straight out of Fergie manual

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

It is unlikely David Moyes has had time to read Alex Ferguson's latest autobiography yet but the way his Manchester United pulled a victory from the jaws of defeat on Saturday was straight out of the old master's manual.

'Vidic, Ferdinand could never play in tandem'

'Vidic, Ferdinand could never play in tandem'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said senior defenders Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand could never play in tandem again for the club.

United to make changes for Reading FA Cup clash

United to make changes for Reading FA Cup clash

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Manchester United will ring the changes for their FA Cup fifth-round clash with Reading on Monday, but manager Alex Ferguson still expects his new-look side to get through against the Premier League strugglers.

Young boost for Man United before busy week

Young boost for Man United before busy week

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Manchester United winger Ashley Young is fit for Sunday's Premier League match at home to Everton after recovering from a knee injury, manager Alex Ferguson said.

Young boost for United before busy week

Young boost for United before busy week

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Manchester United winger Ashley Young is fit for Sunday's Premier League match at home to Everton after recovering from a knee injury, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Man City ready to prise title from United

Man City ready to prise title from United

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Manchester City stand ready to emerge from the long shadow cast by their illustrious neighbours when the new Premier League season begins next weekend.

EPL: United's Welbeck sidelined for Swansea match

EPL: United's Welbeck sidelined for Swansea match

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Manchester United will be without striker Danny Welbeck for their penultimate Premier League game at home to Swansea City on Sunday while defender Jonny Evans is a major doubt for a game the faltering champions cannot afford to lose.

Knee injury rules Wayne Rooney out for three weeks

Knee injury rules Wayne Rooney out for three weeks

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Wayne Rooney faces two or three weeks on the sidelines after the Manchester United striker injured his knee in training ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.

Rooney wants to leave Man Utd, claims Mike Phe

Rooney wants to leave Man Utd, claims Mike Phe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

A trusted aide of former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that Wayne Rooney wants to leave Old Trafford.

Rooney revelation overshadows home clash

Rooney revelation overshadows home clash

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

Wayne Rooney will be absent when Manchester United face Bursaspor in the Champions League on Wednesday and, as Alex Ferguson revealed on the eve of the game, Old Trafford fans will almost certainly have to get used to it.

Depleted United to refrain from panic buying

Depleted United to refrain from panic buying

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

There will be no panic buying in the January transfer window despite serious injuries to key players, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Van Persie 'tricks' Man United to 20th league title

Van Persie 'tricks' Man United to 20th league title

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Manchester United won their 20th league title when a Robin van Persie hat-trick led them to 3-0 victory over Aston Villa and gave them an unassailable 16-point lead over last season's Premier League champions Manchester City.

Fergie backs 'Fab four' for goal glut reminiscent of 1999

Fergie backs 'Fab four' for goal glut reminiscent of 1999

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has sent a stern warning to rivals that his forwards Wayne Rooney, Robin Van Persie, Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez could emulate his 'Fab four' strikers from the 1999 treble winning season, scoring goals at will.

Manchester Utd bidding for Van Persie

Manchester Utd bidding for Van Persie

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Manchester United are trying to sign Dutch international striker Robin van Persie from Premier League rivals Arsenal, said manager Alex Ferguson.

Vidic fitness boost for Manchester United

Vidic fitness boost for Manchester United

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic will be fit for the start of the new Premier League season, manager Alex Ferguson said on Tuesday.

EPL weekend: Battleground Manchester - ready for 'biggest' derby

EPL weekend: Battleground Manchester - ready for 'biggest' derby

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Alex Ferguson is gearing up for what he has called the biggest Manchester derby in his near 25-year spell as United manager, Sunday's home game against Premier League leaders City.

Man United's Jones ruled out of Real match

Man United's Jones ruled out of Real match

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Manchester United's Phil Jones will miss the Champions League last 16 second leg at home to Real Madrid after failing to recover from an ankle injury, manager Alex Ferguson said on the eve of Tuesday's match.

Let's make it a treble, Guardiola urges City players

Let's make it a treble, Guardiola urges City players

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

"Everything will not be complete if we don't win the Champions League now. We have done some incredible seasons."

Rooney and Hernandez ready for Man United return

Rooney and Hernandez ready for Man United return

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Manchester United strikers Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez have recovered from injury and are available for Saturday's Premier League game at home to Norwich City, manager Alex Ferguson said.

'Current Man U squad stronger than 1999 treble-winners'

'Current Man U squad stronger than 1999 treble-winners'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes his current squad is even stronger than his treble-winning team in 1999, adding he could have put out two teams of internationals against Real Madrid during their Champions League clash.

Jones a doubt for United's Bernabeu trip

Jones a doubt for United's Bernabeu trip

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Manchester United midfielder Phil Jones is a doubt for the first leg of the Champions League last 16 tie against Real Madrid on Wednesday after injuring his calf against Everton.