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Chicago Fire sign Schweinsteiger from Manchester United

Chicago Fire sign Schweinsteiger from Manchester United

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The 32-year-old German, who signed for United at the start of last season, has fallen out of favour since manager Jose Mourinho arrived at the club at the start of the current campaign.

Schweinsteiger still dreams of playing for Manchester United

Schweinsteiger still dreams of playing for Manchester United

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Bastian Schweinsteiger wants to continue playing for Manchester United this season, even though manager Jose Mourinho said last week that the former Germany captain is unlikely to figure in his plans. "My dream is to play for Manchester United," the 32-year-old told reporters at a Germany news conference on Tuesday, reflecting on his bad luck with injuries last season.

Man United will be Schweinsteiger's last European club

Man United will be Schweinsteiger's last European club

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger says he will not play for another club in Europe despite being unable to seal a place in the squad under new manager Jose Mourinho. Schweinsteiger, who is yet to make a first team appearance for United this season, has been made to train with the club's reserves and would be sold after Mourinho signed French midfielder Paul Pogba from Juventus, according to media reports.

PIX: Sara turns 23

PIX: Sara turns 23

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Happy birthday Sara!

Bayern's Schweinsteiger doubtful against Chelsea

Bayern's Schweinsteiger doubtful against Chelsea

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is doubtful for their Super Cup game against Chelsea on Friday in Prague after straining his ankle in a 1-1 Bundesliga draw at Freiburg on Tuesday.

Raj Kundra appears before ED in Iqbal Mirchi PMLA case

Raj Kundra appears before ED in Iqbal Mirchi PMLA case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The central probe agency is looking at Kundra's purported dealings with Ranjeet Bindra and a firm called Bastian Hospitality in connection with this case.

Why this cop is educating 50 children

Why this cop is educating 50 children

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

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Schweinsteiger out with partly torn knee ligaments

Schweinsteiger out with partly torn knee ligaments

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger will miss friendly matches against England and Italy after partly tearing ligaments in his right knee.

Sharath in third round at World TT

Sharath in third round at World TT

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

Olympian Achanta Sharath Kamal came up with a resounding performance to overcome higher-ranked German Steger Bastian and reach the third round in the World Table Tennis Championships in Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday. World No 85 Sharath defeated Bastian, ranked 39, 4-1 in a long-drawn battle in the round of 64.

Will Schweinsteiger prove a worthy buy for United? Guardiola is doubtful

Will Schweinsteiger prove a worthy buy for United? Guardiola is doubtful

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has cast a doubt on Manchester United's new midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger by saying his former player was never fully fit during the last three seasons.

Schweinsteiger's performance does not cut it for Van Gaal

Schweinsteiger's performance does not cut it for Van Gaal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Van Gaal also said that they gave the ball away unnecessarily after half-time, insisting that their positions in midfield were not as good as in the first half.

'Manchester United is the only club that I would have left Munich for'

'Manchester United is the only club that I would have left Munich for'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Manchester United signed Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger from Bayern Munich on a three-year contract, the Premier League club said on Monday.

Germany's Schweinsteiger retires from international football

Germany's Schweinsteiger retires from international football

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has retired from international football, he announced on Friday, saying he was disappointed to have not finished his career with a win at Euro 2016 in France. "It wasn't to be and I have to accept it," he said in a statement on his Twitter feed.

CL PHOTOS: Atletico deny Barcelona victory; United draw with Bayern

CL PHOTOS: Atletico deny Barcelona victory; United draw with Bayern

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Two special goals lit up the Nou Camp on Tuesday as Barcelona shared a 1-1 draw with Spanish rivals Atletico Madrid. While holders Bayern Munich were held to a 1-1 draw at Manchester United.

Euro 2016: Germany's Khedira out of semi-final v France

Euro 2016: Germany's Khedira out of semi-final v France

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Germany's holding midfielder Sami Khedira will miss their Euro 2016 semi-final against hosts France on Thursday after he sustained an adductor muscle injury in their quarter-final win over Italy, coach Joachim Loew said on Monday. Khedira, who had played in every match of the tournament so far, was taken off early in that game after overstretching during a challenge for the ball.

Holders Bayern make winning start in German Cup

Holders Bayern make winning start in German Cup

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Injury-hit Bayern Munich crushed third-tier Preussen Muenster 4-1 away on Sunday to bounce back from their midweek Super Cup defeat and launch a successful defence of their German Cup title.

Germany's Podolski goes on selfie spree after World Cup win

Germany's Podolski goes on selfie spree after World Cup win

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Germany's forward Lucas Podolski went on a selfie spree after the team's first World Cup win in 24 years.

Brazil will derive strength from Neymar's absence: Schweinsteiger

Brazil will derive strength from Neymar's absence: Schweinsteiger

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger said he was saddened Brazil's Neymar will not feature in their semi-final but believed the hosts may play above themselves with the whole nation behind them.

Why Mourinho will pick youngsters over Schweinsteiger...

Why Mourinho will pick youngsters over Schweinsteiger...

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is unlikely to play for Manchester United this season, manager Jose Mourinho said on Friday.

'Manchester United want to be challenging on all fronts'

'Manchester United want to be challenging on all fronts'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Midfielder Michael Carrick thinks Manchester United's summer signings have quickly settled at Old Trafford and will do their bit in helping the club challenge for major honours this season.

5 Talking points from Tuesday's Champions League quarter-finals

5 Talking points from Tuesday's Champions League quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Be it an exquisite goal from Neymar that rescued Barcelona or talk about the stunner 35-metre strike from Diego that put Atletico in the driving seat, the goals were the talking points of the Champions League matches on Tuesday night.

PHOTOS: Stars flock to Murray vs Djokovic shootout

PHOTOS: Stars flock to Murray vs Djokovic shootout

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Ace British tennis player Andy Murray ended his 2016 campaign on a perfect note after defeating Novak Djokovic in straights in the summit clash of the ATP World Tour Finals, assuming the mantle of year-end No. 1 in the Emirates ATP Rankings. Murray dethroned Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 in a contest that lasted for an hour and 43 minutes to earn his first title at the ATP finals and make sure he remained No. 1 until next season. Rediff.com takes a look at the hosts of celebrities from footballers, tennis champions and Hollywood stars, who attended this big clash.

Euro 2016: Germany's Neuer ready to play mentor's role

Euro 2016: Germany's Neuer ready to play mentor's role

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is ready to play the mentor's role irrespective of who leads the team in their Euro 2016 opener against Ukraine on Sunday.

Bundesliga: Lacklustre Bayern win to close in on title

Bundesliga: Lacklustre Bayern win to close in on title

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Bayern Munich scraped past Hertha Berlin 1-0 on Saturday.

Europa preview: Mourinho still excited about United despite poor start

Europa preview: Mourinho still excited about United despite poor start

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

In just a few months at Old Trafford, Jose Mourinho has been dismissed from the touchline and fined for his conduct as his side endured a poor start to the season -- yet the Portuguese is still enjoying being Manchester United manager.

Bayern leave four top players out of Dortmund clash

Bayern leave four top players out of Dortmund clash

Rediff.com4 May 2013

Bayern Munich have left Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben, Philipp Lahm and Bastian Schweinsteiger out of their squad for Saturday's Bundesliga match at Borussia Dortmund, a dress rehearsal for this month's Champions League final.

Messi in contention for UEFA player of the Year honour

Messi in contention for UEFA player of the Year honour

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Once again Barcelona's Lionel Messi leads the race for UEFA Player of the Year, 2012-13.

Bundesliga: Stellar Bayern blitz Schalke 4-0 to go equal top

Bundesliga: Stellar Bayern blitz Schalke 4-0 to go equal top

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Treble winners Bayern Munich demolished Schalke 04 4-0 with a stellar performance on Saturday to join Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table after they drew 1-1 at Nuremberg.

REVEALED! Top reason why Bayern doctor quit after Porto defeat

REVEALED! Top reason why Bayern doctor quit after Porto defeat

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Bayern Munich's long-time team doctor Hans-Wilhelm Mueller-Wohlfahrt has surprisingly resigned.

Bayern's Ribery ruled out against Arsenal

Bayern's Ribery ruled out against Arsenal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has been ruled out of their Champions League round of 16 second leg at home to Arsenal on Wednesday after picking up an ankle injury in the league on Saturday, the club said in a statement.

Bayern crush Schalke 4-0 to go 15 points clear

Bayern crush Schalke 4-0 to go 15 points clear

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

Bayern Munich demolished Schalke 04 4-0 with two goals from David Alaba to open a 15-point gap at the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday as champions Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen slipped up.

Images: Germany beat Brazil, Spain lose in friendlies

Images: Germany beat Brazil, Spain lose in friendlies

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

A late goal rush helped Germany beat Brazil for the first time in 18 years while world champions Spain suffered a rare defeat on a bumper night of international friendlies on Wednesday.

Bayern win 22nd Bundesliga title in record time

Bayern win 22nd Bundesliga title in record time

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

Bayern Munich won their 22nd Bundesliga title in record time on Saturday by beating Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 to open up an unassailable 20-point lead with six games left in the season.

Sharath in 2nd round of ITTF Kuwait Open Super Series

Sharath in 2nd round of ITTF Kuwait Open Super Series

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Ace Indian paddler Sharath Kamal on Saturday advanced to the second round of the ITTF Kuwait Open Super Series table tennis tournament after a 4-2 victory over Hampus Soderlund of Sweden in Kuwait City.

When the EPL stars wished Indian fans on Diwali...

When the EPL stars wished Indian fans on Diwali...

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Keeping pace with the changing times, star players of English Premier League giants Manchester United, Arsenal FC and Manchester City wished their vast Indian fan base on the occasion of Diwali.

Euro 2016: What Germany needs to do after opening win

Euro 2016: What Germany needs to do after opening win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Germany defence must get better despite opening win.

Shell-shocked Ukraine have no answers to German 'machine'

Shell-shocked Ukraine have no answers to German 'machine'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Never a man of many words, Ukraine coach Mykhailo Fomenko could find no other reason to explain his side's spirited but ultimately vain attempt to hold off the German steamroller in an opening Euro 2016 Group C game that ended 2-0.

Bayern edge past Mainz, Dortmund beat Leverkusen

Bayern edge past Mainz, Dortmund beat Leverkusen

Rediff.com16 Sep 2012

Bayern Munich retained their two-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga with a nervous 3-1 victory against Mainz 05 on Saturday as champions Borussia Dortmund kept up the chase with a 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen.

World champs Germany go for youth in preliminary Euro 2016 squad

World champs Germany go for youth in preliminary Euro 2016 squad

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Germany coach Joachim Loew has named four talented youngsters, including three uncapped players, in his preliminary 27-man squad for Euro 2016.

Meet MLS's top-paid player for third straight year

Meet MLS's top-paid player for third straight year

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Orlando City midfielder Kaka is the highest-paid Major League Soccer player for a third consecutive year with over $7 million in annual earnings, according to figures released by the MLS Players Union on Tuesday.