News for 'FA Cups'

FA Cup: Arsenal down Bolton

FA Cup: Arsenal down Bolton

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Arsenal won 3-1 after extra time at Bolton Wanderers to reach the FA Cup fifth round.

FA Cup: Holders Leicester thrashed by Nottingham Forest

FA Cup: Holders Leicester thrashed by Nottingham Forest

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Second-tier Forest's buoyant fans were briefly silenced when Leicester grabbed a lifeline before halftime as Kelechi Iheanacho pounced on an error to score from an acute angle.

Arsenal reach FA Cup final

Arsenal reach FA Cup final

Rediff.com16 Apr 2005

England Football Team Suffers Major Equipment Theft Ahead Of World Cup

England Football Team Suffers Major Equipment Theft Ahead Of World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

The England football team's training equipment, including players' boots and manager Thomas Tuchel's tactical gear, was reportedly stolen in Kansas City ahead of their World Cup opener against Croatia. The Football Association and local police are investigating, with two arrests already made.

Italy approached Ancelotti before Guardiola for national coach role

Italy approached Ancelotti before Guardiola for national coach role

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Italy's technical director Paolo Maldini revealed that the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) first approached Carlo Ancelotti for the national team coaching job before engaging with Pep Guardiola, as they seek to rebuild the Azzurri after failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.

FA Cup draw throws up juicy Manchester derby

FA Cup draw throws up juicy Manchester derby

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

Holders Manchester City will host rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup third round after Sunday's draw threw up a mouth-watering derby.

Welbeck sinks United as Arsenal reach FA Cup semis

Welbeck sinks United as Arsenal reach FA Cup semis

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Discarded striker Danny Welbeck returned to demolish Manchester United's hopes of silverware by netting the winner in Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final victory at Old Trafford on Monday.

FA Cup: Arsenal book date with City after win over Oxford

FA Cup: Arsenal book date with City after win over Oxford

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah's two goals enough to beat Oxford United

FA Cup: Blackburn frustrate Liverpool

FA Cup: Blackburn frustrate Liverpool

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Liverpool were left frustrated by Championship side Blackburn Rovers who defended heroically to draw 0-0 at Anfield.

FA Cup to allow fourth substitute in extra-time

FA Cup to allow fourth substitute in extra-time

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Teams progressing to the latter stages of the FA Cup next season will be allowed to field a fourth substitute in extra time, the English Football Association (FA) announced on Wednesday.

Holders Chelsea sweep back into FA Cup final

Holders Chelsea sweep back into FA Cup final

Rediff.com11 Apr 2010

Holders Chelsea beat Aston Villa 3-0 to sweep into the FA Cup final for the third time in four seasons on Saturday and keep alive their dream of a first FA Cup and League double. All three goals came late in the game with Didier Drogba breaking Villa's resistance after 67 minutes before Florent Malouda (89th) and Frank Lampard, deep in stoppage time, gave Chelsea an ultimately comfortable victory.

Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City at end of season

Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City at end of season

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club at the end of the season, assistant manager Pep Lijnders confirmed. The Portugal international's contract expires after a successful nine-year spell.

Messi's missing rival: Argentina captain finally faces England at World Cup

Messi's missing rival: Argentina captain finally faces England at World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Lionel Messi will face England for the first time in his career when Argentina meet the Three Lions in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, ending a 20-year wait for one of football's most anticipated match-ups.

FA Cup: Holders Chelsea enter quarters

FA Cup: Holders Chelsea enter quarters

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

Holders Chelsea eased into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a straightforward 4-1 home victory over Championship (second division) promotion challengers Cardiff City on Saturday.

Toure rocket wins FA Cup for Manchester City

Toure rocket wins FA Cup for Manchester City

Rediff.com14 May 2011

Manchester City's 35-year wait for a trophy ended when Yaya Toure's unstoppable shot sealed a deserved 1-0 win over Stoke City in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

FA Cup: Stoke stun Bolton to reach final

FA Cup: Stoke stun Bolton to reach final

Rediff.com17 Apr 2011

Stoke City reached the FA Cup final for the first time when three goals in the first 30 minutes paved the way to a stunning 5-0 win over Bolton Wanderers at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

FA Cup: Everton win penalties to beat Chelsea

FA Cup: Everton win penalties to beat Chelsea

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

Everton knocked holders Chelsea out of the FA Cup when they won their fourth-round replay 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Everton end Chelsea's dreams of FA Cup treble

Everton end Chelsea's dreams of FA Cup treble

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

Everton skipper Phil Neville scored the decisive spot-kick to give his side a 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over holders Chelsea after their FA Cup fourth-round replay ended in a 1-1 draw after extra-time at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

FA Cup PHOTOS: Liverpool stunned by Wolves

FA Cup PHOTOS: Liverpool stunned by Wolves

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Liverpool suffered a shock 2-1 loss to Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday, handing manager Juergen Klopp a third home defeat in a row.

FA Cup: Blackburn knock out Arsenal

FA Cup: Blackburn knock out Arsenal

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Arsenal suffered a second humiliation in two months against lower league opponents when Blackburn Rovers beat them 1-0 in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Man United offer no reason for leaving Rashford out of FA Cup tie

Man United offer no reason for leaving Rashford out of FA Cup tie

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Rashford absence an 'internal matter', says Ten Hag

FA Cup: Liverpool ease past Cardiff into fifth round

FA Cup: Liverpool ease past Cardiff into fifth round

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Liverpool beat Cardiff City side 3-1 in the FA Cup on Sunday

FA Cup: Sunderland's Sessegnon sinks Middlesbrough

FA Cup: Sunderland's Sessegnon sinks Middlesbrough

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Stephane Sessegnon struck deep into extra-time as Sunderland booked their place in the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 replay win over second-tier rivals Middlesbrough on Wednesday.

Infantino's Re-election Bid in Jeopardy as Federations Withdraw Support

Infantino's Re-election Bid in Jeopardy as Federations Withdraw Support

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

The national football federations of Serbia, Sweden, and Wales have withdrawn their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, with England's FA also expected to follow suit, intensifying the backlash against him following a failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.

FA Cup: Liverpool stunned by Oldham

FA Cup: Liverpool stunned by Oldham

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Third-tier Oldham Athletic stunned seven-times FA Cup winners Liverpool with a shock 3-2 fourth-round win on Sunday and Leeds United caused another big upset by knocking out Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Elland Road.

Arsenal reach FA Cup last eight

Arsenal reach FA Cup last eight

Rediff.com8 Mar 2009

Arsenal set up an FA Cup quarter-final against Hull City when they cruised past Championship (second division) side Burnley 3-0 in their delayed fifth round match at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

FA Cup: Everton cruise past Cheltenham

FA Cup: Everton cruise past Cheltenham

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Everton enjoyed trouble-free progress to the FA Cup fourth round with a 5-1 victory at fourth tier Cheltenham Town on Monday.

Jesus heads Manchester City into FA Cup final

Jesus heads Manchester City into FA Cup final

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

After bagging the League Cup, being locked in a titanic battle with Liverpool for the Premier League title and in the Champions League quarter-finals, Pep Guardiola's side remain on course for an unprecedented clean sweep.

Arsenal set Man Utd test in FA Cup

Arsenal set Man Utd test in FA Cup

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The Gunners will take on Manchester United at Old Trafford in the FA Cup fifth round.

Van Gaal targets FA Cup to provide first silverware

Van Gaal targets FA Cup to provide first silverware

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Shorn of European excitement and with only a remote hope of winning the Premier League, Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal wants the FA Cup to garnish his first season in charge.

Infantino's Grip on FIFA Weakens as World Cup Rights Row Sparks Power Struggle

Infantino's Grip on FIFA Weakens as World Cup Rights Row Sparks Power Struggle

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing a deepening crisis after his proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup was abandoned, leading to public distancing from influential executives and calls for his removal from office.

PIX: Manchester Utd, Arsenal in FA Cup 4th round

PIX: Manchester Utd, Arsenal in FA Cup 4th round

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Images from Saturday's third round matches in the FA Cup.

'Arsenal want to win FA Cup for Wenger'

'Arsenal want to win FA Cup for Wenger'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Arsenal beat City 2-1 in extra time to book a place in the final against Chelsea on May 27 and their progress is in contrast to the Premier League season that could see them miss out on a Champions League spot for the first time under Wenger.

FA Cup: Chelsea to host Cardiff

FA Cup: Chelsea to host Cardiff

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Holders and FA Cup favourites Chelsea were handed a home tie against Cardiff City when the fifth-round draw was made on Sunday.

Aubameyang fires Arsenal past City into FA Cup final

Aubameyang fires Arsenal past City into FA Cup final

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

City dominated the early exchanges, pinning Arsenal back, but were stopped in their tracks when Aubameyang produced a neat finish in the 19th minute following a flowing end-to-end move.

FA Cup PIX: Easy wins for Manchester United, Tottenham

FA Cup PIX: Easy wins for Manchester United, Tottenham

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min returned to form with two goals in his side's 3-0 defeat of second-tier Preston North End in the FA Cup fourth round and Casemiro also grabbed a brace in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Reading.

FA Cup: Manchester City oust Premier League leaders Arsenal

FA Cup: Manchester City oust Premier League leaders Arsenal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake struck in the second half to earn a hard-fought 1-0 victory over visitors Arsenal in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday.

Slumping Villa knocked out of FA Cup by Millwall

Slumping Villa knocked out of FA Cup by Millwall

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Aston Villa's miserable season went from bad to worse when they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at second tier Millwall in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday.

FIFA Confident Of Iran's World Cup Participation After 'Positive Meeting'

FIFA Confident Of Iran's World Cup Participation After 'Positive Meeting'

Rediff.com17 May 2026

FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom expressed confidence in Iran's participation in the upcoming World Cup after a meeting with Iran's FA President Mehdi Taj, despite concerns over visa issues and political tensions.

Why FIFA's New VAR Protocol Is Under Fire After Argentina's World Cup Run

Why FIFA's New VAR Protocol Is Under Fire After Argentina's World Cup Run

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

A former FIFA referee has questioned the new VAR protocol after fresh controversy involving Argentina, warning that fan confidence in World Cup officiating has been "completely eroded."