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'Deadpool' Reynolds bids to buy football club

'Deadpool' Reynolds bids to buy football club

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Founded in 1864, and the third oldest club in the world, Welsh soccer club Wrexham has been under the ownership of its fans since 2011 and the BBC reported that a successful takeover could lead to around two million pounds ($2.63 million) being invested in the club. Wrexham have reached the FA Cup quarter-finals on three occasions.

World Cup: Captains ditch One Love arm band

World Cup: Captains ditch One Love arm band

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark will not wear "OneLove" armbands after FIFA made it clear they would be booked, the associations said in a joint statement on Monday.

Brazil's World Cup winner Lucio signs up for ISL

Brazil's World Cup winner Lucio signs up for ISL

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Lucimar Ferreira da Silva, popularly known as Lucio, has signed up with FC Goa as a marquee player for the second season of the Indian Super League.

Mourinho, Moyes charged with misconduct by FA

Mourinho, Moyes charged with misconduct by FA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct in the wake of his comments about referee Anthony Taylor before Manchester United's goalless draw with Liverpool last week, the Football Association said on Thursday.

British billionaire Ratcliffe takes stake in Manchester United

British billionaire Ratcliffe takes stake in Manchester United

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Jim Ratcliffe pledged to invest $300 million in Manchester United to try to revive its fortunes.

FA set to announce mid-season EPL break

FA set to announce mid-season EPL break

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Talks have been continuing between the FA, Premier League and Football League regarding the proposal as they look at the possibility of bringing their fixture schedule more in line with the top leagues in Germany, France, Italy and Spain.

I'm still Chelsea's number one, says beaten Mourinho

I'm still Chelsea's number one, says beaten Mourinho

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Manchester United's Jose Mourinho, humbled for the second time this season in front of the Chelsea fans who once idolised him, did not go quietly on Monday as he declared that he remains the London club's number one manager.

PIX: Manchester United ease past Rooney's Derby

PIX: Manchester United ease past Rooney's Derby

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Odion Ighalo scored twice as Manchester United beat second tier Derby County 3-0 on Thursday to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals and leave their all-time top scorer Wayne Rooney on the losing side. United will travel to Norwich City in the last eight after the Premier League's bottom club beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties on Wednesday.

Abramovich completes Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Abramovich completes Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Russian owner Abramovich put the club up for sale in early March following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a "special military operation". Sanctions on Abramovich had also complicated the sale process.

Football Briefs: Bayern reach German Cup semis; Swansea win

Football Briefs: Bayern reach German Cup semis; Swansea win

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

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

Stoke manager Hughes fined by FA for misconduct

Stoke manager Hughes fined by FA for misconduct

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has been fined 8,000 pounds ($10,400) after he accepted a misconduct charge in relation to an incident during their 4-0 Premier League loss to Tottenham Hotspur, the English FA said on Monday. Hughes was sent to the stands against Spurs on Sept. 10 after reacting angrily to the referee's decision to book his striker Marko Arnautovic for diving.

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

City's Guardiola defends Mendy after COVID protocol breach.

Sir Alex Ferguson recovering in hospital following brain surgery

Sir Alex Ferguson recovering in hospital following brain surgery

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Alex Ferguson, the most successful manager in Manchester United's history, underwent emergency surgery on Saturday for a brain haemorrhage, the club said.

12 BEST Sports Photos of the week!

12 BEST Sports Photos of the week!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

From selfies to fist fights, Rediff.com has the best pictures from the last week snapped right here...

EPL overseas plan worries FA

EPL overseas plan worries FA

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

The English FA has told world governing body FIFA that it has reservations over the EPL's plan to play matches overseas.

Liverpool face Arsenal in Cardiff final rerun

Liverpool face Arsenal in Cardiff final rerun

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Liverpool's FA Cup match on Saturday is one of four all-Premier League tussles, with leaders Manchester United also hosting Aston Villa, Everton taking on Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth facing Wigan Athletic.

I think it's a goodbye, says Hazard after Chelsea's Europa win

I think it's a goodbye, says Hazard after Chelsea's Europa win

Rediff.com30 May 2019

After scoring twice in Chelsea's 4-1 win over Arsenal in the Europa League final, Eden Hazard said it was the moment to call time on his magnificent career with the London club to seek new challenges.

Wenger signs new two-year deal with Arsenal

Wenger signs new two-year deal with Arsenal

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Arsene Wenger signed a new two-year deal with Arsenal that will keep him at the Emirates Stadium until 2019, the English Premier League club announced on Wednesday.

FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The squad and Tite will gather on Nov. 14 at Juventus' training facilities in Turin, where Brazil will hold a five-day training camp before flying to Doha on Nov. 19.

Portsmouth in semis after upset win

Portsmouth in semis after upset win

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

Portsmouth stunned Manchester United with a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford on Saturday to reach the FA Cup semi-finals. The visitors were under siege throughout but a rare break 12 minutes from time ended with Milan Baros being fouled by United keeper Tomasz Kuszczak who was sent off and Sulley Muntari beating stand-in goalie Rio Ferdinand from the penalty spot.

Ever-improving Manchester United on trophy hunt

Ever-improving Manchester United on trophy hunt

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Paul Pogba believes the Red Devils have right balance to win FA Cup and Europa League crowns.

Di Maria red card adds to van Gaal's woes; Wenger praises Welbeck

Di Maria red card adds to van Gaal's woes; Wenger praises Welbeck

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Another unconvincing display from Manchester United was compounded by a needless red card for Angel Di Maria.

Newcastle humiliated by Birmingham

Newcastle humiliated by Birmingham

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Newcastle United were thrashed 5-1 by second divison leaders Birmingham City in their FA Cup third round replay on Wednesday at St James's Park.

PHOTOS: Ferguson returns to Old Trafford post brain surgery

PHOTOS: Ferguson returns to Old Trafford post brain surgery

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Smiling and waving to fans, the 76-year-old Ferguson took his seat in the directors' box for the first time since his operation in May.

Chelsea paint new Wembley blue

Chelsea paint new Wembley blue

Rediff.com19 May 2007

Didier Drogba scored in extra time to help Chelsea beat Manchester United in the FA Cup final.

Football: East Bengal to file complaint against referee

Football: East Bengal to file complaint against referee

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Benzema to stand trial in sex tape case, says lawyer.

EPL: Silva's injury adds to Chelsea's woes

EPL: Silva's injury adds to Chelsea's woes

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

West Ham suffer Fabianski injury blow

EPL PIX: Salah's brace powers Liverpool to victory

EPL PIX: Salah's brace powers Liverpool to victory

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Liverpool kicked off the new year three points clear atop the English Premier League standings with a 4-2 victory over Newcastle United.

Why there will be no winter breaks in the Premier League

Why there will be no winter breaks in the Premier League

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

A winter break in the Premier League season is not feasible until the current three-year television rights deal is completed in 2019, the Football Association's (FA) chief executive Martin Glenn has said. Newly appointed England manager Sam Allardyce, in his first press conference, backed the need for a winter break similar to the top divisions in France, Italy, Spain and Germany, to help players recuperate. "It would help the Premier League and us at international level if we could achieve that," Allardyce said.

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

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

Transfers: Chelsea agree deal with Barca to sign Aubameyang

Transfers: Chelsea agree deal with Barca to sign Aubameyang

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

If Aubameyang's transfer to Chelsea goes through, he would return to the English top flight after seven months, having played for Chelsea's London rivals Arsenal for four years.

EPL PIX: United go up to sixth; Brighton down Sheffield

EPL PIX: United go up to sixth; Brighton down Sheffield

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played in England on Sunday.

Now, Prince William dabbles into FIFA scandal

Now, Prince William dabbles into FIFA scandal

Rediff.com31 May 2015

English FA president Prince William called on FIFA to reform and show that "it can represent the interests of fair play" in a speech at the FA Cup final on Saturday.

Kompany to leave Man City on a high after treble

Kompany to leave Man City on a high after treble

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Belgian defender Vincent Kompany said he would be leaving Manchester City after helping the Premier League club to a become the first team to win the English treble of league championship and both domestic cups.

EPL: Can Liverpool finish in top-four?

EPL: Can Liverpool finish in top-four?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted that his team will struggle to make a top-four finish at the end of the season, thus virtually ending their hopes of Champions League qualification following a 4-1 defeat against Arsenal on Saturday night.

Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Barcelona have won the Champions League five times, most recently in 2015, and face a tough task to get back to the top table of European football after being forced to sell club legend Lionel Messi due to financial problems.

Lampard lauds Terry as greatest Premier League defender

Lampard lauds Terry as greatest Premier League defender

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has hailed John Terry as the Premier League's greatest ever defender after the club announced their captain will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.

Why Manchester United can't afford any more slip-ups...

Why Manchester United can't afford any more slip-ups...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers followed a 2-0 loss at Arsenal last week.

Ferguson apologises to fans

Ferguson apologises to fans

Rediff.com9 Jan 2005

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson apologised to his team's fans after what he called their worst ever FA Cup performance in Saturday's shock 0-0 draw with minor league Exeter City.

League Cup PHOTOS: Chelsea beat Liverpool in ill-tempered match

League Cup PHOTOS: Chelsea beat Liverpool in ill-tempered match

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Chelsea reached the League Cup final after Branislav Ivanovic's towering extra-time header secured a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in a rip-roaring semi-final second leg at an electric Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.