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Maharashtra's beef ban to boost chicken sales

Maharashtra's beef ban to boost chicken sales

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The effect of the beef ban has yet to show up in prices.

Arsenal legend Ljungberg signs up for Mumbai City FC

Arsenal legend Ljungberg signs up for Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The former Swedish captain, was an integral part of Arsenal's feared line-up in the early part of the last decade. He also played a key role in the North London club's record-breaking 49-game unbeaten run in 2003-04.

FA Cup: Late Ogbonna goal sees West Ham knock out Liverpool

FA Cup: Late Ogbonna goal sees West Ham knock out Liverpool

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Angelo Ogbonna leapt high to power home a header in the dying seconds of extra time to claim a timely first goal for the club as West Ham United sank Liverpool 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the last 16 of the FA Cup.

India meet Nepal in opening qualifier of 2018 FIFA World Cup

India meet Nepal in opening qualifier of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The world's lowest ranked soccer team, Bhutan, will take on Sri Lanka next month, while sleeping giants India face Nepal in the first qualifying matches for the 2018 World Cup.

Football: West Brom appoint Allardyce as Bilic replacement

Football: West Brom appoint Allardyce as Bilic replacement

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Bilic took over the reins at West Brom in 2019 and was tasked with gaining promotion from the Championship to the top flight.

FA Cup: Heartbreak for Eastleigh; Arsenal progress

FA Cup: Heartbreak for Eastleigh; Arsenal progress

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Minor league Eastleigh suffered FA Cup heartbreak when they conceded a late equaliser to four-times winners Bolton Wanderers on a gluepot pitch at their snug Ten Acres ground on Saturday.

Shearer tips Manchester clubs to claim EPL title

Shearer tips Manchester clubs to claim EPL title

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

'Before the start of the season I felt Manchester United will be a lot better this year and they were my tip for the title'

Everything you want to know about EPL championship race is here!

Everything you want to know about EPL championship race is here!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

With no European prizes left to chase this season, England's top clubs are focussed on winning the Premier League title, although that goal looks beyond all but Chelsea.

The Highs and Lows of Rooney's career

The Highs and Lows of Rooney's career

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Here is a fact file on the former Manchester United captain

Sports Shorts: Former United striker Cole has kidney transplant

Sports Shorts: Former United striker Cole has kidney transplant

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole is recovering in hospital after undergoing a kidney transplant, the club said in a statement on Friday.

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Major transfers by top Premier League clubs

Major transfers by top Premier League clubs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

List of major transfers in the top Premier League ahead of the 2019-20 season (all transfer fees as reported by British media):

In pictures: Liverpool legend Gerrard

In pictures: Liverpool legend Gerrard

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

While he never managed to win an English league title medal with Liverpool, Gerrard will forever be associated with the Champions League final in 2005 when Liverpool fought back from 3-0 down at halftime to win on penalties in Istanbul.

La Liga: Morata takes Real Madrid top, Sevilla sinks Atletico

La Liga: Morata takes Real Madrid top, Sevilla sinks Atletico

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Alvaro Morata again proved decisive from the bench by striking a late winner against Athletic Bilbao and firing a lacklustre Real Madrid to the top of La Liga on Sunday. The Spain international has been afforded limited opportunities in his first season back at Real following two years with Juventus, struggling to usurp first choice forwards Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. Morata has made just four league starts, but has scored four times in all competitions.

Rodgers promises Liverpool's will be a fight to the finish

Rodgers promises Liverpool's will be a fight to the finish

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers stressed that his team would give everything to qualify for the Champions League after a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Monday left them four points behind Manchester City in the Premier League.

Rodgers promises Liverpool's will be a fight to the finish

Rodgers promises Liverpool's will be a fight to the finish

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers stressed that his team would give everything to qualify for the Champions League after a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Monday left them four points behind Manchester City in the Premier League.

Forget Leicester, Aberdeen are Britain's shock title challengers

Forget Leicester, Aberdeen are Britain's shock title challengers

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

A huge shock is on the cards in British football as a rank outsider is threatening to gatecrash the millionaire favourites. But it is Scottish hopefuls Aberdeen and not English league leaders Leicester who have bridged the biggest financial gulf.

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The English Game could have been truly great -- a precious glimpse into how the game went from being played by just the rich to one being eventually dominated by the masses,' observes Dhruv Munjal.

Dramatic start to Chelsea's EPL season

Dramatic start to Chelsea's EPL season

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Ten-man Chelsea held amid high drama.

League Cup PIX: Mourinho's United knocked out by Lampard's Derby County

League Cup PIX: Mourinho's United knocked out by Lampard's Derby County

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Images from the League Cup matches played on Tuesday

Copa America: Argentina edge Uruguay

Copa America: Argentina edge Uruguay

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The goal gave Argentina all three points and condemned their neighbors to a losing start to their Copa campaign.

Chelsea's Hazard edges Spurs' Kane to win England's PFA player of the year

Chelsea's Hazard edges Spurs' Kane to win England's PFA player of the year

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Chelsea's Belgium forward won Eden Hazard England's PFA player of the year award ahead of Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane and Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea on Sunday.

Welbeck sinks United as Arsenal reach FA Cup semis

Welbeck sinks United as Arsenal reach FA Cup semis

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Discarded striker Danny Welbeck returned to demolish Manchester United's hopes of silverware by netting the winner in Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final victory at Old Trafford on Monday.

EPL: Exceptional Ibra to United's rescue again in Liverpool draw

EPL: Exceptional Ibra to United's rescue again in Liverpool draw

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Zlatan Ibrahimovic noted this week in his own inimitably self-regarding fashion that he had taken just three months to conquer England.

League Cup: Fabregas gives Chelsea win at Leicester, Everton lose

League Cup: Fabregas gives Chelsea win at Leicester, Everton lose

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas gave his manager a reminder of his talents by scoring twice in extra time as they fought back from two goals down to knock Premier League champions LeicesterCity out of the League Cup 4-2 on Tuesday.

Football Briefs: Legendary Buffon will play last game for Juve on Saturday

Football Briefs: Legendary Buffon will play last game for Juve on Saturday

Rediff.com17 May 2018

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

Euro: Ireland's Duffy relishing second coming after brush with death

Euro: Ireland's Duffy relishing second coming after brush with death

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

A little over six years after almost losing his life in a training-ground accident with the Ireland team, defender Shane Duffy will probably start one of the biggest games of his career against France in the second round of Euro 2016.

Rooney savours England comeback despite criticism

Rooney savours England comeback despite criticism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Former England captain Wayne Rooney hopes the country will embrace a culture of honouring its players in the near-future as he shrugged off criticism on Tuesday of his farewell international appearance against the United States.

How and why Leicester's crunch time starts NOW...

How and why Leicester's crunch time starts NOW...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Surprise leaders Leicester City face a severe test of their Premier League title credentials over the next 10 days, starting with Saturday's trip to Manchester City.

Football Roundup: Former United defender Brown joins ISL

Football Roundup: Former United defender Brown joins ISL

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

Walker own goal gifts Manchester United win in Premier League opener

Walker own goal gifts Manchester United win in Premier League opener

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

The Premier League kicked off in unique fashion on Saturday as an own goal by Tottenham Hotspur's Kyle Walker gave Manchester United a 1-0 victory in an undistinguished season opener at Old Trafford.

Will new manager Allardyce convert England's potential into reality?

Will new manager Allardyce convert England's potential into reality?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

New manager Sam Allardyce said the days of talking about England's potential are over and it has to become reality as he looked ahead to qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.

Inexperienced Sherwood in charge at Spurs

Inexperienced Sherwood in charge at Spurs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Tottenham Hotspur have given the inexperienced Tim Sherwood the chance to stamp his mark on the ambitious London club by naming him on Monday as head coach until the end of next season with their sights on the top four.

Transfer talk: Bale moving back to Spurs?

Transfer talk: Bale moving back to Spurs?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Arsenal extend Aubameyang stay with new three-year deal

Soccer: Manchester United's Martial loaned out to Sevilla

Soccer: Manchester United's Martial loaned out to Sevilla

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

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

Premier League clubs want me: Maradona

Premier League clubs want me: Maradona

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Legendary footballer Diego Maradona wants to coach a Premier League club and Blackburn could be the favourites to get him.

England manager Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting

England manager Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Sam Allardyce was sacked as England manager on Tuesday having behaved "inappropriately" when seeking a lucrative sideline role while talking to undercover reporters, bringing a crushing end to his dream job after one match and 67 days in charge.

Brave new England fail to excite, Wembley less than half full

Brave new England fail to excite, Wembley less than half full

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

For the first time in the seven-year history of the new Wembley, the arena was less than half full for an England international as 40,181 underwhelmed fans witnessed a familiar old diet of mostly turgid, uninspiring fare from Roy Hodgson's World Cup failures, enlivened mainly by the sparky contribution of Raheem Sterling.

Soccer Extras: PSG beaten again; O'Shea to retire

Soccer Extras: PSG beaten again; O'Shea to retire

Rediff.com1 May 2019

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

PIX: Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool off to flying starts

PIX: Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool off to flying starts

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.