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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.

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.

Champions League success sends Man City fans into dreamland

Champions League success sends Man City fans into dreamland

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

City fans were in dreamland after their side finally lifted the Champions League trophy

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.

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.

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.

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.

Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli sign forward Mahrez from Man City

Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli sign forward Mahrez from Man City

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez has joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli from Manchester City on a deal until 2027.

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.

Transfers: Chelsea sign Fofana from Leicester

Transfers: Chelsea sign Fofana from Leicester

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Chelsea have completed the transfer of defender Wesley Fofana from Leicester City, both Premier League sides said on Wednesday, with the Frenchman signing a seven-year contract with the west London club.

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.

EPL: Arsenal CEO Venkatesham to step down next year

EPL: Arsenal CEO Venkatesham to step down next year

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Kyle Walker extends Manchester City stay until 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chhetri's Tigers, Messi and Man City: a trio of football highs

Chhetri's Tigers, Messi and Man City: a trio of football highs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Not only the senior team but the young Blue Colts also emerged victorious in the SAFF Men's U-19 champions after hammering Pakistan in the final and clinching a vigorous 3-0 victory.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Man Utd prepare to salvage season

Man Utd prepare to salvage season

Rediff.com22 May 2004

A Millwall victory would be the biggest upset since Sunderland beat Leeds United in the 1973 final.

PIX: Arsenal hammer Chelsea to move three points clear at the top

PIX: Arsenal hammer Chelsea to move three points clear at the top

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Ruthless Arsenal threw down the gauntlet in the Premier League title race with a 5-0 thrashing of London rivals Chelsea to roar three points clear at the top of the table on Tuesday.

City striker Aguero charged by FA with violent conduct

City striker Aguero charged by FA with violent conduct

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been charged with violent conduct over an incident involving West Ham United defender Winston Reid, the FA said in a statement on Tuesday. The Argentine international now faces a three-match ban that would see him miss Premier League games against Manchester United and Bournemouth and a League Cup third-round tie against Swansea City.

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.

Hart rested for Manchester City's clash with Norwich

Hart rested for Manchester City's clash with Norwich

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Manchester City's England goalkeeper Joe Hart will be rested for this weekend's FA Cup third round tie against Norwich City, manager Manuel Pellegrini said on Friday. Hart was also left on the bench for City's League Cup semi-final, first leg at Everton on Wednesday and Argentine Willy Caballero will continue in his place on Saturday. "Willy will play both cups. For Joe it's good to work one complete week because we are playing so many games," Pellegrini said at his news

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

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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.

Will manager Wenger continue at Arsenal?

Will manager Wenger continue at Arsenal?

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Wenger's future at Arsenal will be decided after FA Cup final

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.

'Lion' Ibrahimovic takes on critics after League Cup heroics

'Lion' Ibrahimovic takes on critics after League Cup heroics

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

'I'm from the old school where they work hard and get what they get from doing the hard work, not like the new school where it is easy to get what you want'

EPL: Chelsea celebrate title with romp against Watford

EPL: Chelsea celebrate title with romp against Watford

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Departing captain John Terry led his Chelsea champions to a rip-roaring 4-3 victory over Watford on Monday, scoring the first goal on an evening of celebration, fireworks and streamers rather than vintage football at Stamford Bridge.

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.

'Manchester City are the team to beat'

'Manchester City are the team to beat'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Arsenal enjoyed an eight-point lead over City until mid-March but lost it at the end of April and will now look to seek revenge in Sunday's traditional curtain-raiser to the Premier League season, in the Community Shield, at Wembley.

Everything you want to know about EPL championship race is here!

Everything you want to know about EPL championship race is here!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

With no European prizes left to chase this season, England's top clubs are focussed on winning the Premier League title, although that goal looks beyond all but Chelsea.

Wenger handed four-match ban

Wenger handed four-match ban

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been given a four-match touchline ban after admitting a Football Association (FA) misconduct charge for appearing to push the fourth official during their Premier League win over Burnley on Sunday.

Pires strike saves Arsenal's season

Pires strike saves Arsenal's season

Rediff.com18 May 2003

Arsenal became only the second club in over 50 years to retain the FA Cup when a first-half goal from Robert Pires secured a 1-0 victory over Southampton.

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

His agent Bo Gustavsson told Reuters he had passed away Monday morning.