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Mancini rues missing out on buying Van Persie

Mancini rues missing out on buying Van Persie

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Robin van Persie's decision to join Manchester United instead of Manchester City is proving the difference in the race to the Premier League title, according to City manager Roberto Mancini.

Keep jeering me, Liverpool's Suarez tells opposing fans

Keep jeering me, Liverpool's Suarez tells opposing fans

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Liverpool talisman Luis Suarez is happy for opposition supporters to jeer him as it only serves to motivate him more, the Uruguayan said on Thursday.

'My life is full; I'm fulfilling my dreams further at Manchester United'

'My life is full; I'm fulfilling my dreams further at Manchester United'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

In an e-mail interview with Rediff.com's Manu Shankar, Manchester United's First Team coach Phil Neville speaks about a disappointing season, securing Juan Mata deal, and why United is not ready to give up just yet.

Soccer PIX: Last-gasp Casemiro sets up United for Liverpool clash

Soccer PIX: Last-gasp Casemiro sets up United for Liverpool clash

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Brazilian Casemiro struck late to send Manchester United into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest as teenagers Jayden Danns and Lewis Koumas inspired Liverpool to a 3-0 win over Southampton on Wednesday.

European soccer: Messi fires Barca, Suarez to Liverpool's rescue

European soccer: Messi fires Barca, Suarez to Liverpool's rescue

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Images from football matches played across Europe over the weekend.

It's Coleen who calls the shots regarding Rooney's transfer

It's Coleen who calls the shots regarding Rooney's transfer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Amid transfer confusion, wife, Coleen Rooney is pleading hubby Wayne not to move abroad.

Rooney takes centre stage in transfer hysteria

Rooney takes centre stage in transfer hysteria

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

According to widespread but unsourced reports in the British media the England striker is now on his way out of Old Trafford.

Man United face daunting task

Man United face daunting task

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

Having lost the first leg 1-2, Manchester United host AS Roma in the Champions League quarterfinals.

Rooney to meet Moyes next week to decide Man U future

Rooney to meet Moyes next week to decide Man U future

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Troubled Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will reportedly meet new boss David Moyes next week to discuss his future, with both Chelsea and Arsenal ready to offer him a way out.

How Manchester United lost the plot against Chelsea

How Manchester United lost the plot against Chelsea

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Manchester United manager David Moyes was facing up to what he described as "a massive challenge" after the champions lost 3-1 at Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.

Man United assistant manager Phelan leaves club

Man United assistant manager Phelan leaves club

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan left the Premier League champions on Friday as new manager David Moyes prepared to make his own coaching appointments.

Moyes is not a winning manager: Manchester United fans

Moyes is not a winning manager: Manchester United fans

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

When Alex Ferguson finally called time on his career, he stood on the Old Trafford pitch and invited Manchester United fans to support his successor by remembering the dark times as well as the good.

Man United stutter in pursuit of leaders City

Man United stutter in pursuit of leaders City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Manchester United missed the chance to make significant inroads into Manchester City's lead at the top of the Premier League after stumbling to a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Reliable Moyes trusted with keys to United machine

Reliable Moyes trusted with keys to United machine

Rediff.com10 May 2013

David Moyes, who spent 11 years keeping a reliable old family saloon roadworthy with spare parts and loose change, has now got the keys to a huge red footballing Rolls Royce loaded with cash.

Leaving their favourite clubs worked for Van Persie & Co

Leaving their favourite clubs worked for Van Persie & Co

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

In winning the Premier League in his first season with Manchester United, after eight frustrating years with Arsenal, Robin van Persie joined an elite club of players for whom leaving the clubs where they spent a bulk of their careers proved a remarkable switch. Rediff.com takes a look at a few other such examples.

Best is yet to come from improving United: Moyes

Best is yet to come from improving United: Moyes

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

It was short and sweet but the five minutes that Manchester United manager David Moyes spent in his weekly news conference on Friday offered the clearest sign yet that he is settling into the job.

EPL: Leaders Manchester United eyeing record points haul

EPL: Leaders Manchester United eyeing record points haul

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

With a 20th league title virtually in the bag and no more European distractions, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is challenging his side to push for a Premier League points record.

EPL Preview: Wenger feels serene before strange United trip

EPL Preview: Wenger feels serene before strange United trip

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Arsenal head to Manchester United this weekend with manager Arsene Wenger talking of strange times and serenity but he is not referring to the fact his Premier League leaders are the favourites for the first time in many years.

Man U unruffled by loss of stars

Man U unruffled by loss of stars

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Ferguson prefers to look forward rather than back and having decided to accept Madrid's millions believes United will prosper.

Former banker takes on top role at Manchester United

Former banker takes on top role at Manchester United

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Former investment banker Ed Woodward will take on the top executive role at Manchester United from July, working with manager Alex Ferguson to hire new players for the 19-times English soccer champions.

FA Cup: Nani inspires United to laboured win over Reading

FA Cup: Nani inspires United to laboured win over Reading

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Substitute Nani reminded manager Alex Ferguson of his qualities by inspiring Manchester United to a laboured 2-1 home win over Reading in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday.

World waiting for Real v Man United clash, says Mourinho

World waiting for Real v Man United clash, says Mourinho

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho ran the rule over Manchester United on Sunday before declaring that Wednesday's Champions League clash between the sides was "the match the world is waiting for".

Giggs set for rapid return

Giggs set for rapid return

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

Rooney can achieve more after 200 goals: Moyes

Rooney can achieve more after 200 goals: Moyes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Wayne Rooney scored twice against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday to reach 200 Manchester United goals as he enjoys a new lease of life under David Moyes who thinks he can become one of the club's greatest predators.

Wayne Rooney can achieve more after 200 goals: Moyes

Wayne Rooney can achieve more after 200 goals: Moyes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Wayne Rooney scored twice against Bayer Leverkusen to reach 200 Manchester United goals as he enjoys a new lease of life under David Moyes who thinks he can become one of the club's greatest predators.

Mourinho gives Rooney 48 hours ultimatum

Mourinho gives Rooney 48 hours ultimatum

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Wayne Rooney needs to break his silence in the next 48 hours and either commit to Manchester United or say he wants to leave the club, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said on Monday as he urged his top target to end the transfer saga.

Man United extend Owen's deal for a year

Man United extend Owen's deal for a year

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Manchester United striker Michael Owen has agreed a one-year contract extension, the Premier League champions said on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Table-topping United face testing nine days

PHOTOS: Table-topping United face testing nine days

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has presided over enough festive fixtures to know rotation is the key as he prepares for a busy period starting with the visit of Newcastle United in the Premier League on Wednesday.

United see survival at Spurs as key to season

United see survival at Spurs as key to season

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Manchester United can stamp out any lingering Tottenham Hotspur title ambitions with a victory in London this weekend that would set the Premier League trophy firmly on course to remain in northwest England.

Neville has only just taken over at Valencia and faces Champions League challenge first up

Neville has only just taken over at Valencia and faces Champions League challenge first up

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said his old skipper Gary Neville has the leadership skills to be a success as manager of Spanish side Valencia.

Europa League: Manchester United outplayed but still scrape through

Europa League: Manchester United outplayed but still scrape through

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Manchester United scraped into the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday, narrowly avoiding a humiliating elimination after being outplayed and losing 2-1 at home to Ajax Amsterdam.

Clubs vow to improve behaviour towards officials

Clubs vow to improve behaviour towards officials

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

The 20 Premier League clubs have agreed to improve the behaviour of players and managers towards match officials next season after conceding on Thursday that things had got out of hand.

Rooney is not leaving the club, insists Moyes

Rooney is not leaving the club, insists Moyes

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

New Manchester United boss David Moyes has once again insisted that Wayne Rooney would not be leaving the side, saying that he has a good relationship with the troubled striker.

Moyes will keep United at top: Giggs

Moyes will keep United at top: Giggs

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs believes that new boss David Moyes will keep the club at the top of their game, as the former Everton manager prepares to take up the daunting task of following in the footsteps of the legendary Alex Ferguson.

United's Vidic ruled out for two months

United's Vidic ruled out for two months

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic will be out of action for two months after undergoing knee surgery, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

England's Euro 2012 players will not feature at Olympics

England's Euro 2012 players will not feature at Olympics

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

England players called up for next year's European Championship football tournament will not be selected to represent Britain at the London Olympics, the FA said on Friday.

History shows Manchester United slip not so surprising

History shows Manchester United slip not so surprising

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

While Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was left to offer abject apologies, and home fans shook their heads, a flick through football's record books perhaps helped illustrate why the English giants' loss to lower-tier Crystal Palace in the League Cup should have come as no great surprise.

A glimpse at the life and career of new Man United manager Moyes

A glimpse at the life and career of new Man United manager Moyes

Rediff.com10 May 2013

David Moyes was appointed manager of Manchester United on Thursday and will take over from Alex Ferguson who is retiring at the end of this season. Here is a look at his life and career.

United rely on Van Persie in Rooney's absence

United rely on Van Persie in Rooney's absence

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Manchester United will need new signing Robin van Persie to shoulder the goal-scoring burden when they travel to promoted Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday without the injured Wayne Rooney.