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Will Ibrahimovic extend his contract at Manchester United?

Will Ibrahimovic extend his contract at Manchester United?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is relishing his time at the Premier League club and is in talks to extend his contract, saying he "never leaves a job unfinished".

European Super Cup: Classy Real beat United

European Super Cup: Classy Real beat United

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Real Madrid beat Manchester United 2-1 on Tuesday to lift the European Super Cup for the fourth time as they became the first team to retain the trophy since AC Milan in 1990.

Wenger 'one of the greatest managers', says Ferguson

Wenger 'one of the greatest managers', says Ferguson

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Wenger announced on Friday that he would leave Arsenal at the end of the season, bringing an end to his near 22-year reign at the north London club.

Mourinho reveals how Sanchez can help Rashford

Mourinho reveals how Sanchez can help Rashford

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

New Manchester United signing Alexis Sanchez can act as a catalyst in the development of fellow forward Marcus Rashford, manager Jose Mourinho said.

Atletico's Griezmann set for Old Trafford move?

Atletico's Griezmann set for Old Trafford move?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Manchester United showing 'concrete interest' in the French forward

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crush Chelsea; Bayern in quarters

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crush Chelsea; Bayern in quarters

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Messi opened the scoring after two minutes and eight seconds, the quickest goal of his career, slipping the ball through Thibaut Courtois' legs from a tight angle.

Champions League: Revitalised Leicester stun Sevilla; Juve through

Champions League: Revitalised Leicester stun Sevilla; Juve through

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

From heroes to zeros and back again, Leicester City's remarkable rollercoaster ride took another twist as a superb 2-0 victory over Sevilla put them in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Mourinho says United lacked belief under Van Gaal

Mourinho says United lacked belief under Van Gaal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Mourinho has a reputation for creating a siege mentality at the clubs he manages, and he has used the injury crisis -- which saw top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic and key defender Marcos Rojo suffer serious knee injuries last week - to create a spirit of resistance amongst his current squad.

Ozil unveiled at Turkish club Fenerbahce

Ozil unveiled at Turkish club Fenerbahce

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The former Arsenal forward rules out Germany return.

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo matches Messi's record

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo matches Messi's record

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Juventus progressed to the Champions League last 16 after a Cristiano Ronaldo goal and a late header from substitute Alvaro Morata gave them a comeback 2-1 home win over Hungarians Ferencvaros on Tuesday.

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Chelsea chief executive Gourlay quits club

Chelsea chief executive Gourlay quits club

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay said on Wednesday he was leaving Stamford Bridge after a decade in which Chelsea were crowned kings of Europe but also suffered plenty of off-field dramas too.

EPL Briefs: Ibrahimovic back at Manchester United

EPL Briefs: Ibrahimovic back at Manchester United

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to Manchester United on a year-year contract "to finish what I started," the 35-year-old announced in a club statement on Thursday.

Football Focus: Why this Nigerian player is frustrated

Football Focus: Why this Nigerian player is frustrated

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

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

Colombia's Gutierrez voted South American player of year

Colombia's Gutierrez voted South American player of year

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Colombia striker Teofilo Gutierrez has been voted South America's footballer of the year and their Argentine coach Jose Pekerman the best coach for the third time in a row.

Rashford's heroics illuminating Manchester United dressing room

Rashford's heroics illuminating Manchester United dressing room

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal's unusually upbeat tones after the latest match-winning heroics of 18-year-old Marcus Rashford in the Premier League derby suggested that the Dutchman had discovered his own young mood-changer.

Champions League: Bayern ease past CSKA, record 10th straight win

Champions League: Bayern ease past CSKA, record 10th straight win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Holders Bayern Munich eased past CSKA Moscow 3-1 on Wednesday to set a Champions League record with their 10th straight victory and underline their ambitions to become the first team to successfully defend the title.

Klopp relieved to end cup finals losing streak

Klopp relieved to end cup finals losing streak

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Juergen Klopp was a relieved man on Saturday after Liverpool's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League final ended the German coach's miserable run of six defeats in cup finals.

Dempsey returns to Fulham on two-month loan deal

Dempsey returns to Fulham on two-month loan deal

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

United States forward Clint Dempsey is rejoining Fulham on loan for two months from Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders, the struggling Premier League club said on its website on Tuesday.

EPL PHOTOS: City CL hopes hit by home draw with Arsenal; Reds win

EPL PHOTOS: City CL hopes hit by home draw with Arsenal; Reds win

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Photos from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Champions League sidelights: Salah goes past Gerrard

Champions League sidelights: Salah goes past Gerrard

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Aguero will not start against Man United: Guardiola.

EPL snapshots: 'Key Arsenal trio will not be sold in January'

EPL snapshots: 'Key Arsenal trio will not be sold in January'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Arsenal will not sell striker Olivier Giroud, midfielder Jack Wilshere and winger Theo Walcott in the January transfer window despite their lack of playing time at the Premier League club, manager Arsene Wenger has said.

It's in our own hands now but we have to win: Van Gaal

It's in our own hands now but we have to win: Van Gaal

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes his side has a "big chance" of securing a top four finish to qualify for the Champions League next season after defeating neighbours Manchester City on Sunday. United, who claimed a 1-0 win at the Etihad, are sixth in the Premier League, a point behind their fourth-placed city rivals with eight games remaining. "The gap would have been too big if we had drawn or lost. It would have been very difficult," Van Gaal told British media "Now it is in our own hands but we have to win our games. We have more home matches than away and we don't lose so much at Old Trafford... so we have a big chance." United welcome 12th-placed Everton after the international break, followed by a trip to second-placed Tottenham Hotspur. They also host current leaders Leicester City on May 1.

EPL: Ramsey to the party again as Arsenal rocket to top

EPL: Ramsey to the party again as Arsenal rocket to top

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Arsenal moved top of the Premier League with a 3-1 defeat of StokeCity with in-form midfielder Aaron Ramsey again providing the spark on Sunday.

'The calendar in the best country of world football is nonsense'

'The calendar in the best country of world football is nonsense'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Mourinho hits out at Man United's 'crazy' fixture congestion

Who is to blame for Manchester United mess?

Who is to blame for Manchester United mess?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

It's not Mourinho, reckons former defender Gary Neville

Guendogan surprised by Schweinsteiger snub at Manchester United

Guendogan surprised by Schweinsteiger snub at Manchester United

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Manchester United would be better off having midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger in the side, Manchester City's Ilkay Guendogan has said of his fellow German, who remains unlikely to figure in manager Jose Mourinho's plans. After making 18 Premier League appearances last season, 32-year-old Schweinsteiger has failed to turn out for United since the Portuguese coach replaced Louis van Gaal in the close season.

Transfer Talk: Rooney as clueless as Man United fans about Anthony Martial

Transfer Talk: Rooney as clueless as Man United fans about Anthony Martial

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney did not have the faintest idea who Anthony Martial was when the Monaco forward was linked with a move to Old Trafford earlier this week, according to team mate Morgan Schneiderlin.

Love for Chelsea made me return, says David Luiz

Love for Chelsea made me return, says David Luiz

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Brazil defender David Luiz is overjoyed to be back for a second spell at Chelsea after leaving Paris St Germain on transfer deadline day. The 29-year-old, who quit Stamford Bridge for Paris two years ago, has returned for a fee that media reports put at 34 million pounds ($45.09 million). Luiz won the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup in his three years at Chelsea after joining from Benfica in 2011.

Bereaved Pogba to miss Man United's clash against Southampton

Bereaved Pogba to miss Man United's clash against Southampton

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will miss his side' s Premier League clash against Southampton on Wednesday as he has to attend his father's funeral.

Champions League excitement returns as big clubs turn focus on elite prize

Champions League excitement returns as big clubs turn focus on elite prize

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The last-16 knock-out round kicks-off this week with Chelsea visiting Paris on Tuesday; Zidane to coach Real Madrid as manager in his first match in Europe

Mourinho lauds Zlatan's attitude despite lack of goals

Mourinho lauds Zlatan's attitude despite lack of goals

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has no concerns over striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's barren spell as he expects the Swede's 'brilliant' attitude to soon be rewarded with goals.

Ibrahimovic released by Manchester United

Ibrahimovic released by Manchester United

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Manchester United released top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic after a year at Old Trafford, with the injured Swedish striker's name appearing on a list published by the English Premier League.

Mourinho hits out at 'Einsteins' for criticism

Mourinho hits out at 'Einsteins' for criticism

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has lashed out at football's "Einsteins" for criticising him during the English Premier League club's run of three successive defeats. Despite winning the first four games of his tenure, Mourinho has come under scrutiny from the media after United's slump in form with the club currently six points behind leaders Manchester City in the league. United returned to winning ways after beating third-tier side Northampton Town 3-1 in the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday.

Liverpool to be without recovering Sakho for EPL opener against Arsenal

Liverpool to be without recovering Sakho for EPL opener against Arsenal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

One player who is unlikely to be lining up for Liverpool for their Premier League opener against Arsenal on August 14 is defender Mamadou Sakho, who underwent treatment for a long-standing Achilles problem.

Euro Previews: Portugal must target Hungary win; Czechs eager

Euro Previews: Portugal must target Hungary win; Czechs eager

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Portugal will look to their Euro 2020 opener with Hungary to get a head start

EPL: West Ham hang on after win over Spurs

EPL: West Ham hang on after win over Spurs

Rediff.com3 May 2014

West Ham United made absolutely certain of Premier League safety with a 2-0 win over 10-man Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday -- their third victory over their London rivals this season.

PIX: Bayern demolish Wolfsburg to end season on high

PIX: Bayern demolish Wolfsburg to end season on high

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Bayern Munich, already crowned Bundesliga champions last week, lifted the league trophy in an empty stadium on Saturday after crushing hosts VfL Wolfsburg 4-0 on the final matchday. Bayern can win more silverware next week with the German Cup final against Bayer Leverkusen. They are also still in the Champions League.

COVID-19: Calendar year season possibility for European soccer

COVID-19: Calendar year season possibility for European soccer

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'We had already started thinking about how to set a new calendar from 2024, now with this crisis we need immediate answers'

Champions League: Can Real Madrid conceal midfield troubles against Basel?

Champions League: Can Real Madrid conceal midfield troubles against Basel?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is counting on his wealth of experience to help fix the holders' midfield woes as they prepare to host FC Basel in Tuesday's Champions League Group B opener at the Bernabeu.