News for 'FA Cup'

Chelsea, West Ham charged by FA

Chelsea, West Ham charged by FA

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

They were charged following crowd trouble during their League Cup tie at Stamford Bridge.

Footballer Muamba recovering, able to recognise family

Footballer Muamba recovering, able to recognise family

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Bolton Wanderers' Fabrice Muamba has been able to recognise family members and respond to questions appropriately after suffering a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup quarter-final, the hospital said on Monday.

Messi leads Argentina win in 1st game as world champs

Messi leads Argentina win in 1st game as world champs

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Lionel Scaloni picked the same starting line-up from the World Cup final win over France as they looked dominant from the start

QPR move closer to the drop after Fulham defeat

QPR move closer to the drop after Fulham defeat

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Fulham withstood a fierce fightback from Queens Park Rangers to beat their London rivals 3-2 and push Harry Redknapp's side closer towards Premier League relegation on Monday.

96 seats left empty as Wembley remembers Hillsborough tragedy

96 seats left empty as Wembley remembers Hillsborough tragedy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Ninety-six seats were left empty and draped with Liverpool scarves at the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday as English soccer paused to remember the Hillsborough tragedy that took place 25 years ago this weekend.

Reyes banned for three games

Reyes banned for three games

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Arsenal's Spanish striker Jose Antonio Reyes has been banned for three games after an FA disciplinary commission found him guilty of violent conduct.

Livepool's Babel fined over Twitter outburst

Livepool's Babel fined over Twitter outburst

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Liverpool winger Ryan Babel has been fined 10,000 pounds ($15,860) for comments about referee Howard Webb and the doctored picture he posted on Twitter after his side's FA Cup defeat by Manchester United this month.

Muamba retires on doctors advice

Muamba retires on doctors advice

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Fabrice Muamba has retired from football on the advice of doctors, his Premier League club Bolton Wanderers said in a statement on Wednesday.

Brazen Benitez risks losing Chelsea job this time

Brazen Benitez risks losing Chelsea job this time

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Rafael Benitez is well-known for his 'Rafa rants' and his latest tirade against employers Chelsea could further damage his reputation and chances of finding another job.

Angry Benitez lashes out at Chelsea board, fans

Angry Benitez lashes out at Chelsea board, fans

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

In a bitter outburst at the fans who have barracked him relentlessly and an angry swipe at the club's board for only appointing him 'interim' manager, Rafael Benitez said on Wednesday he will leave Chelsea at the end of the season.

Wilshere says Arsenal must show Chelsea spirit

Wilshere says Arsenal must show Chelsea spirit

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says his team must take Chelsea's spirit into Tuesday's Champions League, last-16 first-leg clash with Bayern Munich if they are to keep alive their hopes of salvaging something from a mediocre season.

Chelsea's Essien set to miss rest of season

Chelsea's Essien set to miss rest of season

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Chelsea's Ghana midfielder Michael Essien could miss the rest of the season as he struggles to recover from a knee injury sustained at the African Nations Cup in January, the London club said on Tuesday.

Arsenal's Wilshere out for six weeks with fractured foot

Arsenal's Wilshere out for six weeks with fractured foot

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The injury comes at a bad time for Arsenal, who are third in the English Premier League and four points behind leaders Chelsea with 10 games remaining.

Demba Ba steers Chelsea to big win; Persie saves United

Demba Ba steers Chelsea to big win; Persie saves United

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

Chelsea striker Demba Ba struck twice on his debut as the FA Cup holders enjoyed a 5-1 drubbing of Southampton in the third round on Saturday and Robin van Persie's majestic last-gasp equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for Manchester United at West Ham.

Anelka links up again with Clarke at West Brom

Anelka links up again with Clarke at West Brom

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Former France striker Nicolas Anelka has joined West Bromwich Albion after passing a medical, the English Premier League club said on Thursday.

Di Matteo named Chelsea coach on permanent basis

Di Matteo named Chelsea coach on permanent basis

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Roberto Di Matteo gained his reward for steering Chelsea to Champions League and FA Cup glory last season when he was appointed manager on a permanent basis on Wednesday.

FA to report Croatia fans over racism

FA to report Croatia fans over racism

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

The Football Association said it would complain to world governing body FIFA after England players were racially abused by Croatia fans during their 4-1 victory in a World Cup qualifier in Zagreb on Wednesday.

Transfers: Bellingham joins Real Madrid from Dortmund

Transfers: Bellingham joins Real Madrid from Dortmund

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Man City set to release skipper Gundogan and Mendy

EPL: Klopp charged by FA for wild celebrations

EPL: Klopp charged by FA for wild celebrations

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Arsenal's Aubameyang compared to Henry after his derby double

David Beckham: Modern English football's great son

David Beckham: Modern English football's great son

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Here is a look at the life and career of former England captain David Beckham who announced his retirement on Thursday.

Chelsea apologise after fans ruin Wembley silence

Chelsea apologise after fans ruin Wembley silence

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Chelsea have apologised after some of the club's fans jeered and chanted during a minute's silence before Sunday's FA Cup semi-final to remember those who died in the Hillsborough tragedy.

EPL PHOTOS: Wigan relegated after loss at Arsenal; City win

EPL PHOTOS: Wigan relegated after loss at Arsenal; City win

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Wigan Athletic became the first team to be relegated from England's top flight in the same season as winning the FA Cup after they lost 4-1 at Arsenal, with Lukas Podolski scoring twice, in the Premier League on Tuesday.

EPL: Arsenal face 'huge' game against Wigan

EPL: Arsenal face 'huge' game against Wigan

Rediff.com14 May 2013

For Arsenal, failure to defeat Wigan Athletic on Tuesday would leave their hopes of a 16th season in the Champions League in severe jeopardy; for Wigan Athletic, anything other than a win would quickly sour the taste of a memorable FA Cup final shock.

Terry and Cole fit for Chelsea against Spurs

Terry and Cole fit for Chelsea against Spurs

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Skipper John Terry and left back Ashley Cole are both available for Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley this weekend after recovering from injuries, stand-in manager Roberto Di Matteo said on Friday.

The Highs and Lows of Rooney's career

The Highs and Lows of Rooney's career

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Here is a fact file on the former Manchester United captain

Muamba tweets hospital photo after cardiac arrest

Muamba tweets hospital photo after cardiac arrest

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba has tweeted a picture of himself in his hospital bed two weeks after suffering a cardiac arrest during his side's FA Cup quarter-final against Tottenham Hotspur.

Man jailed for racist Twitter taunt against Muamba

Man jailed for racist Twitter taunt against Muamba

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

A student who mocked footballer Fabrice Muamba on Twitter after the Bolton Wanderers midfielder collapsed during a match was jailed on Tuesday for inciting racial hatred.

Bolton's Muamba still critically ill

Bolton's Muamba still critically ill

Rediff.com18 Mar 2012

Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba remained in a critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest during the FA Cup quarter-final at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, the hospital and club said in a joint statement on Sunday.

Benitez to continue rotating for Chelsea fixture frenzy

Benitez to continue rotating for Chelsea fixture frenzy

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Rafa Benitez will continue to rotate his Chelsea players as they bid to deal with a fixture pile-up and rebound from two consecutive defeats, the club's interim manager said on Tuesday.

Tottenham Hotspur end unhappy relationship with Conte

Tottenham Hotspur end unhappy relationship with Conte

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Antonio Conte's increasingly fractious relationship with Tottenham Hotspur came to an end with the English Premier League club announcing they had parted ways with the Italian on Sunday.

Cole and Cahill to miss Chelsea fixture pile-up

Cole and Cahill to miss Chelsea fixture pile-up

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

European champions Chelsea will be without England defenders Ashley Cole and Gary Cahill for their gruelling programme of five matches in 13 days.

Zlatan gives Mourinho first trophy at Manchester United

Zlatan gives Mourinho first trophy at Manchester United

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's winner ensured that Jose Mourinho's reign at Manchester United got off to a winning start as the FA Cup holders beat champions Leicester City 2-1 in England's Community Shield season curtain-raiser at Wembley on Sunday. Ibrahimovic leapt above Leicester captain Wes Morgan in the 83rd minute to head Antonio Valencia's cross beyond Kasper Schmeichel, marking his official debut with a decisive contribution.

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Manchester City's Abu Dhabi-controlled owner has agreed to sell a $500 million stake to US private equity firm Silver Lake, making it the world's most valuable soccer group with a $4.8 billion price tag.

Real Madrid sign Essien on loan from Chelsea

Real Madrid sign Essien on loan from Chelsea

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Real Madrid agreed to take Ghana midfielder Michael Essien on loan from Chelsea for the rest of the season.

Solskjaer sees Giggs as future manager at United

Solskjaer sees Giggs as future manager at United

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Ryan Giggs has the potential to manage Manchester United when Alex Ferguson eventually calls it a day, according to his former team mate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Misery piles up for Cristiano Ronaldo

Misery piles up for Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

FA bans Ronaldo for two games for smashing fan's phone in April

Rooney will be offered new contract, says Ferguson

Rooney will be offered new contract, says Ferguson

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

Manchester United's England striker Wayne Rooney will be offered a new contract before his deal ends in 2015, the club's manager Alex Ferguson was quoted as saying by British media on Sunday.

Police probe fan's 'monkey' gesture at Liverpool match

Police probe fan's 'monkey' gesture at Liverpool match

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

Liverpool are working closely with Merseyside police in an attempt to identify a man who appeared to have made racist gestures during their FA Cup fourth round victory over Manchester United at Anfield on Saturday.

Rooney matches Charlton to become Manchester United's leading scorer

Rooney matches Charlton to become Manchester United's leading scorer

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Wayne Rooney made history by equalling Bobby Charlton's Manchester United record and becoming the club's leading all-time goalscorer after netting his 249th goal (543 matches) during an FA Cup match against Reading on Saturday.

Man United's Jones ruled out of Real match

Man United's Jones ruled out of Real match

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Manchester United's Phil Jones will miss the Champions League last 16 second leg at home to Real Madrid after failing to recover from an ankle injury, manager Alex Ferguson said on the eve of Tuesday's match.