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Champions League PIX: Man City fight back to beat 10-man PSG

Champions League PIX: Man City fight back to beat 10-man PSG

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

PSG went ahead in the first half, but Mauricio Pochettino's side lost control after the break

United system still giving Van Gaal a headache

United system still giving Van Gaal a headache

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Louis van Gaal came under fresh attack on Friday over his style of play at Manchester United and acknowledged he was still struggling to come up with a preferred system.

5 reasons why Bayern won Champions League

5 reasons why Bayern won Champions League

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Bayern Munich's stellar season has been capped off with being crowned champions of Europe.

Football Briefs: Neymar strikes as PSG seal win over Caen

Football Briefs: Neymar strikes as PSG seal win over Caen

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Soccer Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Granada top of La Liga

Soccer Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Granada top of La Liga

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Messi saves Argentine blushes against bold Iran

Messi saves Argentine blushes against bold Iran

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Lionel Messi saved Argentina's blushes with a brilliant stoppage time winner against unheralded Iran at the football World Cup on Saturday to send the South Americans into the last 16.

Not too smart Smalling dismays United's Van Gaal

"Not too smart" Smalling dismays United's Van Gaal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

It was a wonder that Louis van Gaal's face did not turn as scarlet as his team's shirts.

PIX: Argentina strike late to advance to World Cup knockout stages

PIX: Argentina strike late to advance to World Cup knockout stages

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

A late goal by Marcos Rojo gave Argentina a dramatic 2-1 victory over Nigeria in Group D on Tuesday and sent the twice champions through to the knockout stages of the World Cup.

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Ibrahimovic silences his critics with a goal and funny quotes

Ibrahimovic silences his critics with a goal and funny quotes

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Brilliant Zlatan Ibrahimovic leaves Chelsea feeling blue.

PSG's Blanc shows Aurier who's the boss...

PSG's Blanc shows Aurier who's the boss...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Paris St Germain coach Laurent Blanc criticised the new generation of footballers after defender Serge Aurier was suspended indefinitely by the French champions for insulting the former national team manager.

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo strikes again; PSG reach League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo strikes again; PSG reach League Cup final

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Wednesday.

Argentina's puzzle - great players, but misfiring team

Argentina's puzzle - great players, but misfiring team

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Argentina have reached three major finals in three years but the team who came so close to winning the 2014 World Cup face crunch games against Peru and Ecuador that will determine if they miss out on the global showpiece event for the first time since 1970.

Champions League: Real heavyweights returning for PSG clash

Champions League: Real heavyweights returning for PSG clash

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez has been relying on second-string players to get the club through a mini injury crisis but should have several of his heavyweights back when Paris St Germain visit in the Champions League on Tuesday.

WC qualifiers: Uruguay, Ecuador set pace, Argentina get first point

WC qualifiers: Uruguay, Ecuador set pace, Argentina get first point

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Argentina remain winless in South American qualifying for the 2018 World Cup after struggling to a 0-0 in Paraguay on Tuesday, while Uruguay and Ecuador both made it two wins from two games to top the group.

Analysis: Mourinho frustrated as United break out of jail

Analysis: Mourinho frustrated as United break out of jail

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Jose Mourinho shared the honours with former mentor Louis van Gaal as his Chelsea side drew at Manchester United in the Premier league on Sunday, but there was no doubt which of the pair was happier with the 1-1 result.

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

Copa America PHOTOS: Higuain gives Argentina win; Paraguay hold Uruguay

Copa America PHOTOS: Higuain gives Argentina win; Paraguay hold Uruguay

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Paraguay drew 1-1 with Uruguay at the Copa America to go top of Group B, one point ahead of Argentina before the tournament favourites take on eliminated Jamaica later on Saturday.

Falcao must prove himself at United, says Van Gaal

Falcao must prove himself at United, says Van Gaal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Manchester United's Radamel Falcao may have hoped for a crumb of comfort from his manager Louis van Gaal, but was instead told on Friday to prove himself or get used to a supporting role at Old Trafford.

Champions League PIX: Bayern crush PSV; PSG down Basel

Champions League PIX: Bayern crush PSV; PSG down Basel

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Magnificent Mbappe leaves Messi in his wake

Magnificent Mbappe leaves Messi in his wake

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The 19-year-old ravaged Argentina from start to finish in France's thrilling 4-3 win in Kazan

Diamond is Van Gaal's new best friend

Diamond is Van Gaal's new best friend

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

After switching to a new-look formation that sparkled against Queens Park Rangers last weekend, a diamond may just be Louis van Gaal's new best friend as the Manchester United boss looks set to continue with it against Leicester City on Sunday.

Messi scores twice as Argentina beat Nigeria; both qualify

Messi scores twice as Argentina beat Nigeria; both qualify

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2 in another entertaining World Cup match on Wednesday.

PIX: Sevilla rally to hold Manchester United; Juventus win

PIX: Sevilla rally to hold Manchester United; Juventus win

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Manchester United conceded two late own goals to allow Sevilla to snatch a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final at Old Trafford on Thursday.

PICS: Liverpool sunk by Atletico extra-time triple; PSG win

PICS: Liverpool sunk by Atletico extra-time triple; PSG win

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

After falling 2-0 down on the night, substitute Marcos Llorente struck twice in extra-time and Alvaro Morata added a late third to ensure a famous victory for Diego Simeone's side against a Liverpool team unbeaten in their last 25 home games in European competition.

Football Focus: Guardiola open to extending Man City contract

Football Focus: Guardiola open to extending Man City contract

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Three goals down PSG rally to hold Amiens

Three goals down PSG rally to hold Amiens

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Paris St Germain's second-string side were held to a 4-4 draw at struggling Amiens after erasing a three-goal deficit only to concede a stoppage time-equaliser in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The result left PSG 13 points clear of second-placed Olympique de Marseille after manager Thomas Tuchel rested several regular starters ahead of Tuesday's first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash with Borussia Dortmund.

World Cup qualifier: Injured Messi in Argentina squad

World Cup qualifier: Injured Messi in Argentina squad

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Argentina's injured captain Lionel Messi has been named in a squad missing the suspended Javier Mascherano and Gonzalo Higuain for next month's World Cup qualifier against South America's bottom side Paraguay.

Champions League: Why mega-rich PSG, Man City need to deliver NOW!

Champions League: Why mega-rich PSG, Man City need to deliver NOW!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

It is time to deliver for Paris St Germain and Manchester City as the two mega-rich teams prepare to lock horns in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Transfer talk: Why Barcelona failed to sign Liverpool's Coutinho

Transfer talk: Why Barcelona failed to sign Liverpool's Coutinho

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Barcelona abandoned their hopes of signing Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool after the Merseyside club demanded 200 million euros ($237.14 million) for the Brazil attacking midfielder, the Liga side's director Albert Soler said.

PIX: PSG's big money star Neymar shines on debut

PIX: PSG's big money star Neymar shines on debut

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Neymar lived up to expectations as he showed his class on his Ligue 1 debut on Sunday, scoring one and setting up another goal in Paris St Germain's 3-0 win at En Avant Guingamp.

Van Gaal seeking galactico touch for resurgent Manchester United

Van Gaal seeking galactico touch for resurgent Manchester United

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Louis van Gaal wants to recruit a new galactico match-winner for Manchester United in a bid to fulfil his ambition of bringing another Premier League title to Old Trafford before he walks away from the club in two years.

Mata strikes twice as United down 10-man Liverpool

Mata strikes twice as United down 10-man Liverpool

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Juan Mata struck twice, including a sublime volley, for Manchester United in a 2-1 Premier League victory over Liverpool who had Steven Gerrard sent off for a stamp at Anfield on Sunday.

Champions League: Busquets lists reasons for Barca's nightmare in Paris

Champions League: Busquets lists reasons for Barca's nightmare in Paris

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has criticised their tactical and physical frailties after a 4-0 thrashing at Paris St Germain in the last 16 left them on the brink of their earliest Champions League exit in a decade.

WC: Unimpressive Argentina have a lot of work to do if they have to go deep

WC: Unimpressive Argentina have a lot of work to do if they have to go deep

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Not even a lively performance from Lionel Messi - at least in the first half in St Petersburg - as they edged out Nigeria 2-1 to finish second in Group D will give their large travelling band of supporters in Russia much in the way of confidence.

Messi seeks redemption against dangerous Croatia

Messi seeks redemption against dangerous Croatia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The Argentina captain turns 31 in a few days and may be playing his last World Cup. He would need to win it to rival fellow great Diego Maradona for the eternal love of his compatriots.

Van Gaal terms former understudy Mourinho 'very Special One'

Van Gaal terms former understudy Mourinho 'very Special One'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Louis van Gaal says the visit of Jose Mourinho and his Chelsea side to Old Trafford on Sunday will be extra special for the Manchester United manager as he greets his "modest" former apprentice.

Champions League: Bayern coach Flick faces final tactical dilemma

Champions League: Bayern coach Flick faces final tactical dilemma

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Bayern Munich's success in reaching the final of the Champions League has been built on a very distinct tactical approach but it is one that carries big risks against Paris St Germain, leaving coach Hansi Flick with a major dilemma.

A true FINAL of champions awaits in Lisbon

A true FINAL of champions awaits in Lisbon

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

For the first time since 1998, the Champions League final will feature two teams who entered the competition as domestic champions, a throwback to the day's of the old European Cup when only a country's title winners were allowed to enter.

Champions League PIX: Neymar on target; Messi magic seals Barca win

Champions League PIX: Neymar on target; Messi magic seals Barca win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Paris St Germain revived their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Liverpool in Group C on Wednesday, leaving the English club's hopes of reaching the last 16 hanging in the balance.