News for 'Didier'

PIX: France top group, Denmark also in Round of 16 after dull draw

PIX: France top group, Denmark also in Round of 16 after dull draw

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Already-qualified France played out an uninspiring goalless draw with Denmark in their final World Cup Group C match at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium on Tuesday, which was enough to ensure that both teams advance to the knockout stage.

AC Milan rally to beat Chelsea

AC Milan rally to beat Chelsea

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

Andriy Shevchenko's 88th-minute strike helped AC Milan beat Chelsea 3-2 in the Champions World Series.

Depleted Chelsea feel the strain

Depleted Chelsea feel the strain

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

Liverpool move into second spot

Liverpool move into second spot

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

Goals from Didier Drogba and Joe Cole gave EPL leaders Chelsea a 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion

Ebola unites football icons Zidane, Ronaldo

Ebola unites football icons Zidane, Ronaldo

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Football idols Zidane and Ronaldo team up in UN Ebola fundraiser.

Drogba strike sees Chelsea triumph

Drogba strike sees Chelsea triumph

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Eto'o voted African Footballer of the Year

Eto'o voted African Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

The Cameroon striker won the award for the third year running, edging out Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba by two points.

Egypt win African Nations Cup

Egypt win African Nations Cup

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

Drogba gives Chelsea win over Arsenal

Drogba gives Chelsea win over Arsenal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2005

The striker scored two goals as Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-1 in the Community Shield match.

Drogba puts Ivory Coast in final

Drogba puts Ivory Coast in final

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Monaco, Porto coach are Europe's most wanted

Monaco, Porto coach are Europe's most wanted

Rediff.com26 May 2004

The duo are young young, articulate, and have shown themselves to be shrewd tacticians and expert motivators in leading two comparatively modest teams to the final

World Cup warm-ups: France show attacking force in win over Italy

World Cup warm-ups: France show attacking force in win over Italy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

France showed the full range of their attacking weapons as they continued their preparations for the World Cup in convincing fashion with a 3-1 win over Italy in a friendly on Friday.

Chelsea go eight points clear

Chelsea go eight points clear

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the Premier League after beating Newcastle United 4-0.

Champions League last 16: It's Man City vs Barcelona, Arsenal vs Bayern

Champions League last 16: It's Man City vs Barcelona, Arsenal vs Bayern

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

In the other pairings, English champions Manchester United will take on Greek club Olympiakos, while AC Milan take on Atletico Madrid.

Chelsea survive a scare

Chelsea survive a scare

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

Substitute Didier Drogba's late goal earned the runaway Premier League leaders a 1-1 draw with Birmingham City.

Pressure no problem for Drogba

Pressure no problem for Drogba

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

Didier Drogba is revelling in the pressure of spearheading Chelsea's triple trophy challenge despite having struggled for his best form this season.

Lecoanet Hemant to launch in India

Lecoanet Hemant to launch in India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

Chelsea wins League Cup

Chelsea wins League Cup

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

Thuram ends international career

Thuram ends international career

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

The defender became France's third most-capped player with 103 appearances during Euro 2004.

I'm not worth it, says Essien

I'm not worth it, says Essien

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

I know what I'm worth as a footballer and it's clear that I'm not worth 38 million euros, said Michael Essien on his transfer to Chelsea

Chelsea, AC Milan end U.S. tour with draw

Chelsea, AC Milan end U.S. tour with draw

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Chelsea and AC Milan drew 1-1 in a friendly match on Sunday as they wrapped up their pre-season tour of the United States.

League Cup: Balotelli finally shines for Liverpool; Chelsea tame Shrews

League Cup: Balotelli finally shines for Liverpool; Chelsea tame Shrews

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Mario Balotelli enjoyed a rare moment of ecstasy in a Liverpool shirt by inspiring a 2-1 win over Swansea City in the League Cup on Tuesday while Chelsea had to call for reinforcements to see off Shrewsbury Town.

Deschamps criticises refereeing

Deschamps criticises refereeing

Rediff.com27 May 2004

Monaco's coach was also vague about his own future after his side's 3-0 defeat by Porto in the Champions League final.

Deschamps wins tactical battle over Ranieri

Deschamps wins tactical battle over Ranieri

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

The Monaco coach emerged as one of European soccer's finest tacticians after guiding his 10-man team to victory over Chelsea in the Champions League semi-final first leg. \n\n\n\n

Marseille edge Inter in UEFA Cup

Marseille edge Inter in UEFA Cup

Rediff.com9 Apr 2004

Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba handed Olympique Marseille a slender 1-0 lead over Inter Milan in quarter-final, first leg match.

Football year-ender: France reigns supreme in 2018

Football year-ender: France reigns supreme in 2018

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

FIFA World Cup set pulses racing and ended with a young, exciting France team clinching the title.

France v Switzerland: From ripped shirts, to cut-up pitch, to burst ball...

France v Switzerland: From ripped shirts, to cut-up pitch, to burst ball...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

While France and Switzerland largely got what they wanted with a 0-0 draw at Euro 2016 on Sunday, it was a night of shame for ground staff and sports manufacturers.

Chelsea escapes to a draw

Chelsea escapes to a draw

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

Didier Drogba equalised eight minutes from time to give Chelsea a 1-1 draw at home against Birmingham City

Drogba makes public apology to Frisk

Drogba makes public apology to Frisk

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Anders Frisk who quit refereeing over death threats following incidents in the Champions League match at Barcelona last month.

Chelsea move 11 points clear

Chelsea move 11 points clear

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

Chelsea stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points with a 1-0 win over struggling West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

Not afraid of missing Euro, France needs me: Benzema

Not afraid of missing Euro, France needs me: Benzema

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

France international striker Karim Benzema, who is embroiled in a blackmailing scandal, is not afraid of possibly missing the Euro 2016 finals on home soil, the Real Madrid player said on Sunday.

Chelsea sweep Roma aside

Chelsea sweep Roma aside

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

Striker Didier Drogba scored on his debut as Chelsea won 3-0 in the Champions World Series.

Drogba completes record Chelsea transfer

Drogba completes record Chelsea transfer

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

It is leant that Chelsea paid between 30 and 40 million euros (20 to 27 million pounds) for the Ivory Coast striker.\n\n

Chelsea agree terms for Drogba

Chelsea agree terms for Drogba

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

The Ivory Coast striker is set to become the third most expensive player bought by an English club.

Chelsea have everything to win: Drogba

Chelsea have everything to win: Drogba

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

The Ivory Coast striker said Chelsea had been transformed by coach Jose Mourinho.

Chelsea re-sign striker Drogba

Chelsea re-sign striker Drogba

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Chelsea have re-signed Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba on a one-year contract, the Premier League club said on Friday.

Chelsea go seven points clear

Chelsea go seven points clear

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

Didier Drogba scored both goals for the leaders in a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough and champions Arsenal could only scrape a 1-1 draw with Manchester City.