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Mourinho relieved to finally get his hands on Pogba

Mourinho relieved to finally get his hands on Pogba

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Jose Mourinho was delighted that Manchester United were on the brink of signing France midfielder Paul Pogba from Serie A champions Juventus, the Portuguese coach said on Sunday.

Record-breaking Manchester City stick with winning formula

Record-breaking Manchester City stick with winning formula

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

But such was Pep Guardiola's team's domination of the Premier League last season that reinforcements hardly seemed necessary and the solitary addition of Riyad Mahrez makes an already potent attack even more fearsome.

2022 was the 5th warmest year on record, says NASA

2022 was the 5th warmest year on record, says NASA

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

"This warming trend is alarming," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.

Why did BJP join hands with Dushyant Chautala

Why did BJP join hands with Dushyant Chautala

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

The move is expected to shield the BJP from Jat anger.

Hong Kong anti-government protests spill into Manchester City game

Hong Kong anti-government protests spill into Manchester City game

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Before the game, a few protesters handed out fliers outside the stadium where Man City played local outfit Kitchee.

Good chance for Chelsea to pull out of slump

Good chance for Chelsea to pull out of slump

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Out-of-sorts Chelsea have a golden opportunity to restore battered self-confidence when they face Maccabi Tel Aviv in their opening Champions League Group G match.

Chelsea don't miss 'keeper Cech: Mourinho

Chelsea don't miss 'keeper Cech: Mourinho

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

'The problem with Petr is that an opponent is better than before'

EPL: Why three is the perfect number for Mourinho going into the new season

EPL: Why three is the perfect number for Mourinho going into the new season

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Chelsea banking on other big strikers with Costa still doubtful

In defeat, Mourinho remains optimistic

In defeat, Mourinho remains optimistic

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho both insisted the London side's 2-0 win on Sunday was not about them, or their rivalry, but in many ways it was.

Australia, NZ cancel domestic first class competition

Australia, NZ cancel domestic first class competition

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

New South Wales have been named Australia's Sheffield Shield champions for the first time in six years after the competition's final was called of due to the coronavirus, governing body Cricket Australia (CA) said on Tuesday.

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a Project Director is appointed, the whole organization -- including the Chairman ISRO -- works for his success. It is a lesson that has been of abiding value all through the other projects I have worked on,' recalls the late President, one of the earliest pioneers at ISRO.

Arsenal's Sanchez out of opener due to abdominal strain

Arsenal's Sanchez out of opener due to abdominal strain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

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Disillusionment and ignominy for Mourinho and Chelsea after defeat at City

Disillusionment and ignominy for Mourinho and Chelsea after defeat at City

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

With the 3-0 loss, Chelsea and the Gaffer have now matched the club's worst records -- Mourinho suffered his joint-heaviest defeat as a Premier League manager, while, for the first time in 17 years, the Blues have failed to record a win in either of their opening league games

Always nice to beat Barcelona, isn't it?

Always nice to beat Barcelona, isn't it?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Chelsea wrapped up their pre-season tour of the United States on a high note by beating Barcelona in a shootout after their International Champions Cup match ended 2-2 on Tuesday.

Modi's gifts to hosts: Rogan painting, meenakari work, dhokra boat

Modi's gifts to hosts: Rogan painting, meenakari work, dhokra boat

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Official sources said Modi gifted a rogan painting, an art of cloth printing practiced in Gujarat's Kutch, to Danish queen Margrethe, a silver meenakari bird figure from Banaras to crown princess Mary and a brass tree of life from Rajasthan to his Finland counterpart.

Arsenal's Wenger happy to shed his Chelsea hoodoo

Arsenal's Wenger happy to shed his Chelsea hoodoo

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Arsene Wenger hailed his team's first-half performance as "nearly perfect" and allowed himself to entertain the possibility of winning the title, despite Manchester City winning all six of their games so far to sit five points ahead of Arsenal.

An epic weekend beckons as Wenger and Mourinho renew rivalry

An epic weekend beckons as Wenger and Mourinho renew rivalry

Rediff.com4 May 2017

A fixture that once enjoyed the cachet of a heavyweight title fight -- and often resembled one on the pitch as England's preeminent teams slugged it out -- has been relegated in status with United fifth and Arsenal sixth in the Premier League.

Chelsea's Mantra: If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Chelsea's Mantra: If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Chelsea begin their Premier League title defence against Swansea City on Saturday in the unusual position of heading into a new season having been significantly outspent by their rivals.

'Pakistan is always happy with Kashmir violence'

'Pakistan is always happy with Kashmir violence'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

'Everyone knows Pakistan is doing it.' 'But what are we doing? We should not incite more violence.'

Mourinho keen to keep trophy record intact

Mourinho keen to keep trophy record intact

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Jose Mourinho has won a trophy every season of his top flight career and finds it "unacceptable" to contemplate finishing his comeback season with Chelsea empty handed.

Real Kashmir FC coach honoured with British Empire Medal

Real Kashmir FC coach honoured with British Empire Medal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Robertson received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to the local community.

United had no choice but to make a move for Sanchez

United had no choice but to make a move for Sanchez

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

British media reports say Sanchez will seal his move to United this week

Soccer: Real Madrid to sue La Liga over CVC deal

Soccer: Real Madrid to sue La Liga over CVC deal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The league said last week that the deal, called 'Boost La Liga', would strengthen its clubs and give them funds to spend on new infrastructure and modernisation projects as well as increasing how much they could spend on players' salaries.

EPL unveils Goal Decision System to end disputes

EPL unveils Goal Decision System to end disputes

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

A text message saying "goal" sent to the referee's watch will end disputes over whether the ball has crossed the line in the English Premier League this season.

Bhagwat bats for 'equality among Hindus', says no danger to minorities

Bhagwat bats for 'equality among Hindus', says no danger to minorities

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said scare-mongering was being done by some that there was a danger to minorities, but asserted that this is neither the nature of the Sangh nor of Hindus.

Badhaai Do Review

Badhaai Do Review

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Rajkummar Rao is solid in what we've come to recognise as strictly Ayushmann Khurrana territory, observes Sukanya Verma.

Chelsea outspent by rivals but confident of defending EPL title

Chelsea outspent by rivals but confident of defending EPL title

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Jose Mourinho's side had paid lavish sums to bolster key areas by this time last year but, having claimed the title at a canter, the motto of this transfer window seems to be: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

'Chelsea must be unpredictable because opponents know us well'

'Chelsea must be unpredictable because opponents know us well'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Chelsea must add a new dimension to their brand of football if the champions are to mount a strong defense of the Premier League title they won in some comfort last season, said manager Jose Mourinho.

How Dhanush Became 'The Sexy Tamil'

How Dhanush Became 'The Sexy Tamil'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

'It was Dhanush's idea to have the meditation beats when we first see him as a character.' 'So giving him a flavour made him very unique.'

BCCI to donate 2000 10-litre oxygen concentrators

BCCI to donate 2000 10-litre oxygen concentrators

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will contribute 10-litre 2000 oxygen concentrators to boost India's efforts in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic, said president Sourav Ganguly on Monday.

SC rules Kathua rape accused an adult, raps court for casual approach

SC rules Kathua rape accused an adult, raps court for casual approach

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The top court also held that medical opinion regarding the age of an accused cannot be 'brushed aside' in the absence of statutory proof on the same issue.

NEET-UG to be conducted in 13 languages; centre in Kuwait

NEET-UG to be conducted in 13 languages; centre in Kuwait

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The languages which are now being offered are Hindi, Punjabi, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Urdu and English.

Will Manchester Derby loss see Mourinho sacked?

Will Manchester Derby loss see Mourinho sacked?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

After Sunday's 1-3 loss to Manchester City the calls for Jose Mourinho's ouster are only going to get louder.

EPL: Man City thrash misfiring Chelsea, Arsenal win

EPL: Man City thrash misfiring Chelsea, Arsenal win

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

The Premier League season is only a week old and the problems are already piling up for misfiring champions Chelsea after a 3-0 thrashing at Manchester City on Sunday.

Australia selectors face Paine-ful headache ahead of Ashes

Australia selectors face Paine-ful headache ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

While form is important, Tim Paine's hopes of retaining his spot may ultimately rest on whether selectors feel he might be a major distraction amid the pressures of an Ashes series.

Transfers: Chelsea sign highly-rated German Havertz

Transfers: Chelsea sign highly-rated German Havertz

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Chelsea have signed Germany's highly-rated attacking midfielder Kai Havertz from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Many times when Khalistan slogans are raised, it is from those who feel alienated, not because they want a separate state.'

'Delhi riots could have been averted if Facebook had acted promptly'

'Delhi riots could have been averted if Facebook had acted promptly'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Luckie affirmed that there has been repeated interference by the top officials of the Facebook teams including their policy heads at the instance of the political parties upon the content moderation teams.

Manchester United players begin life under Mourinho

Manchester United players begin life under Mourinho

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

As the black-tinted sports cars carrying Manchester United's millionaire footballers rolled into the club's Carrington complex for the start of pre-season training on Wednesday, no one wound down any windows to discuss the start of life under Jose Mourinho. But there was surely only one topic of conversation when the players began the hard task of proving to the new manager on the pitch that they can forge the sort of future he outlined so eloquently at his news conference the previous day.

Football Roundup: Why upcoming season will be toughest for Conte?

Football Roundup: Why upcoming season will be toughest for Conte?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

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