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Hiddink to take over as Turkey coach

Hiddink to take over as Turkey coach

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Guus Hiddink has agreed to coach the Turkish national team from August 1, the Turkish Football Federation said in a statement on Wednesday.

Hiddink says will not extend Russia contract

Hiddink says will not extend Russia contract

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

Guus Hiddink will step down as the national coach of Russia when his contract expires on June 30, the Dutchman said in his column in De Telegraaf newspaper on Saturday.

Who should replace Scolari at Chelsea?

Who should replace Scolari at Chelsea?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Chelsea have begun the search for Luiz Felipe Scolari's replacement, and Dutchman Frank Rijkaard appears a leading contender. Rijkaard's fellow-Dutchman Guus Hiddink is also regarded as a prime target for Chelsea, although the Russia coach appeared to distance himself from the job on Monday.

Hockey: Continental giants India struggle for global success in 2017

Hockey: Continental giants India struggle for global success in 2017

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

The age-old malady of inconsistency remained unaddressed but Indian hockey did take baby steps towards global success in 2017, a year which reaffirmed the nation's continental supremacy in the sport.

De Gea dismisses talk of dressing room unrest at Man Utd

De Gea dismisses talk of dressing room unrest at Man Utd

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Goalkeeper David de Gea has dismissed reports of discontent in the Manchester United dressing room and credited captain Wayne Rooney with keeping the squad together and pulling in the same direction.

CL Images: Team ethic is watchword for Bayern's Van Gaal

CL Images: Team ethic is watchword for Bayern's Van Gaal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Images from the Champions League second-leg semi-finals played at the Stade Gerland in Munich on Tuesday.

Soderling, Spaniards march on at Barcelona Open

Soderling, Spaniards march on at Barcelona Open

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

French Open runner-up Robin Soderling ruined Eduardo Schwank's 24th-birthday celebrations when he thrashed the unseeded Argentine 6-2, 6-3 in the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open on Friday.

'Strangest' moment of this footballer's career...

'Strangest' moment of this footballer's career...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The VAR penalty that helped France defeat Australia in their World Cup opener was the 'strangest' moment of Mile Jedinak's career, the Socceroos captain said on Sunday.

Ferguson angry over red card

Ferguson angry over red card

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Bayern Munich manager Louis van Gaal praised Arjen Robben for his stunning goal that took his side into the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday, and left Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson fuming.

PHOTOS: The Tour de France course will leave you charmed

PHOTOS: The Tour de France course will leave you charmed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Makes us wonder how these cyclists don't fall short of breath as they pedal to the finish line. Here's a glimpse of the tricky but beautiful terrain that outlines the Tour de France...

Bayern Munich bosses lash out at coach van Gaal

Bayern Munich bosses lash out at coach van Gaal

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal came under stinging attack from club bosses on Thursday ahead of their clash against Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen.

Champions League: Bayern sneaks past Fiorentina

Champions League: Bayern sneaks past Fiorentina

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Arjen Robben's superb strike sent Bayern Munich through to the Champions League quarter-finals on away goals on Tuesday despite a 3-2 defeat by Fiorentina in a thrilling last 16 second leg.

Barca coach Luis Enrique hails Cruyff legacy at memorial

Barca coach Luis Enrique hails Cruyff legacy at memorial

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique led tributes to the late Johan Cruyff in a memorial organised by the club on Tuesday and vowed to "continue copying and improving his style of attacking football".

Rob Bann hospitalised following loss of consciousness

Rob Bann hospitalised following loss of consciousness

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Technical Director Rob Bann has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai after he lost consciousness. The 69-year-old Dutchman, who was not able to recognize people, though, regained consciousness on Thursday.

You can't win them all, says patient Hamilton

You can't win them all, says patient Hamilton

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Lewis Hamilton was made to wait for his fifth Formula One world championship, on Sunday, after the Mercedes driver finished only third in a US Grand Prix won by Ferrari veteran Kimi Raikkonen.

India hockey coach van Ass claims he was sacked

India hockey coach van Ass claims he was sacked

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Indian men's hockey team chief coach Paul van Ass on Monday claimed that he has been fired by Hockey India following his alleged public altercation with federation president Narinder Batra.

Van Gaal to coach Bayern Munich

Van Gaal to coach Bayern Munich

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Dutchman Louis van Gaal will take over as coach of Bayern Munich on a two-year contract starting next season, the Bundesliga club announced on Wednesday.

Manchester United sack Mourinho after poor start to season

Manchester United sack Mourinho after poor start to season

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'A new caretaker manager will be appointed until the end of the current season, while the club conducts a thorough recruitment process for a new, full-time manager'

Van Persie out with groin strain

Van Persie out with groin strain

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will miss the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Manchester United with a groin strain.

Isner goes Dutch after record-breaking epic

Isner goes Dutch after record-breaking epic

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

It took 11 hours and five minutes for John Isner to become the biggest story in tennis but his only reward is a good night's sleep, a take-away meal and a second-round match against Dutchman Thiemo De Bakker. After his marathon first-round victory over Frenchman Nicolas Mahut that extended to over three days, the big-serving American has to come back on Friday and do it all again.

Tour de France: Alaphilippe whizzes to second stage win as Thomas retains yellow jersey

Tour de France: Alaphilippe whizzes to second stage win as Thomas retains yellow jersey

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Spain's Gorka Izagirre took second place and Yates finished third, 15 seconds behind.

Hiddink may double up with Chelsea

Hiddink may double up with Chelsea

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

Russia coach Guus Hiddink said he was prepared to manage Chelsea for the rest of the season after receiving permission to combine the two jobs.

Blow for Man United as Van Persie ruled out for a month

Blow for Man United as Van Persie ruled out for a month

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Robin van Persie will play no part in Manchester United's busy holiday programme after being ruled out for a month with a thigh injury, manager David Moyes said on Friday.

Verdasco, Soderling in Barcelona final

Verdasco, Soderling in Barcelona final

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

Fernando Verdasco found strength to haul his way back from a set and a break down to reach the final of the Barcelona Open with a 6-7, 7-5, 6-1 win over fellow Spaniard David Ferrer on Saturday. Under hot sun at the Reial Club de Tennis, Verdasco initially appeared to be feeling the effects of his run to the final at last week's Monte Carlo Masters but he dug deep to set up a clash with French Open runner-up Robin Soderling.

This Dutch Mumbaiwallah loves dosas

This Dutch Mumbaiwallah loves dosas

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Matan Schabracq co-owns one of the city's hippest nightspots, has appeared in an ad film and is probably one of the most well-known expatriates to have made Mumbai their home. He is also credited for having redefined the way Mumbai parties and dines out, no mean achievement for the mere five years that he has been around.

Van Nistelrooy returns after long injury layoff

Van Nistelrooy returns after long injury layoff

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy made his first appearance for the club on Monday since he was sidelined with a serious knee injury in November and underwent surgery.

PHOTOS: Mane sinks Norwich as Liverpool go 25 points clear

PHOTOS: Mane sinks Norwich as Liverpool go 25 points clear

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Liverpool's Sadio Mane marked his return from injury with a late goal to break Norwich City's resistance and secure a 1-0 win on Saturday to extend his side's Premier League lead to 25 points.

Khedira to move to United in 200K pounds-a-week deal?

Khedira to move to United in 200K pounds-a-week deal?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Germany's defensive midfielder Sami Khedira has been offered to Manchester United at 2,00,000 pounds-a-week by Real Madrid, as he will be out of contract in the summer and the top Premier League clubs have been alerted about the same.

This MotoGP champ will try to race with a broken leg

This MotoGP champ will try to race with a broken leg

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Yamaha's Valentino Rossi will try to make a race return in Spain this weekend, three weeks after breaking his leg in an off-road training accident, if MotoGP doctors give him the green light.

Manchester United is the right kind of club for Mourinho: Ferguson

Manchester United is the right kind of club for Mourinho: Ferguson

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will be a "massive improvement" on predecessor Louis van Gaal, according to former Old Trafford boss Alex Ferguson.

I didn't recognise my team today, says disappointed hockey coach

I didn't recognise my team today, says disappointed hockey coach

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Sjoerd Marijne said he found it hard to recognise the team he has been coaching while watching it squander lead and settle for a frustrating 2-2 draw against a lackadaisacal Pakistan in the Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

Juventus braced for Chelsea war machine

Juventus braced for Chelsea war machine

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

Juventus are preparing to battle with an expensive war machine in Tuesday's UEFA Champions League last-16 second leg against Chelsea, said coach Claudio Ranieri. Hosts Juve need to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Ranieri's former club, who have been revitalised by Guus Hiddink after the Dutchman took over as coach from Luiz Felipe Scolari last month.

Resurgent Manchester United rediscover their mojo

Resurgent Manchester United rediscover their mojo

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

They are well placed to qualify for the Champions League and with manager Louis van Gaal sure to be given substantial funds to bolster his squad, United fans are dreaming of a return to the glory years they enjoyed with Alex Ferguson at the helm.

Want to be the next Indian hockey coach?

Want to be the next Indian hockey coach?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Taking a cue from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Hockey India advertised for the position for the first time on its website http://hockeyindia.org.

Hiddink says he's ready to take over at Chelsea

Hiddink says he's ready to take over at Chelsea

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Guus Hiddink is in talks with Chelsea to take over as manager until the end of the season while continuing as Russia coach, he told Reuters on Tuesday.

Wawrinka to work with Krajicek for grasscourt season

Wawrinka to work with Krajicek for grasscourt season

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

World number five Stanislas Wawrinka has added former Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek to his coaching team for the grasscourt season, the Swiss player said on Friday.

Football Extras: Robben picks his 'worst stadium'; Sanchez worried

Football Extras: Robben picks his 'worst stadium'; Sanchez worried

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

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

EPL PHOTOS: Rooney is a knockout for United

EPL PHOTOS: Rooney is a knockout for United

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Manchester United enjoyed perhaps their finest performance.

Sauber lose appeal to block Van der Garde

Sauber lose appeal to block Van der Garde

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Formula One team Sauber lost their appeal on Thursday against a court verdict that ruled in favour of Dutchman Giedo van der Garde's bid to drive for them.

Arsenal stun Chelsea

Arsenal stun Chelsea

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Two Robin van Persie goals earned the Gunners a 2-1 victory as Chelsea slid to a second home league defeat of the season.