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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.

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.

'It's like he's got Satan in his foot'

'It's like he's got Satan in his foot'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Wright blasts Man City's Haaland for throwing ball at Arsenal's Gabriel

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump's exaggerated opinion of his dealmaking capacity can get him into trouble, observes R Sriram.

PIX: Spain's first transgender football team

PIX: Spain's first transgender football team

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Fenix's first game of the season on September 21 ended with a 19-0 defeat. But for its fans and players, trans men having the right to play their favourite sport on equal terms is far more important than the score.

FA Cup: Holders Arsenal knocked out; City survive

FA Cup: Holders Arsenal knocked out; City survive

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Arsenal's defence of the trophy ended with something of a whimper as Mikel Arteta's side struggled with repeatedly sloppy defending.

PIX: EPL champs Man City's blue parade!

PIX: EPL champs Man City's blue parade!

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Neither the weather nor the anti-climax of the ceremony taking place the day after the FA Cup final defeat by arch-rivals Manchester United 2-1 could dampen the spirits as flags, bananas and even a blow-up Jack Grealish dummy were held aloft in triumph.

PIX: Arsenal down Liverpool on penalties to win FA Community Shield

PIX: Arsenal down Liverpool on penalties to win FA Community Shield

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Arsenal beat Liverpool 5-4 on penalties on Saturday to lift the FA Community Shield, the curtain-raiser for the English domestic season, after the two sides played out a 1-1 draw on a chilly afternoon at Wembley.

FA Cup: McTominay seals narrow win for Man Utd over Villa

FA Cup: McTominay seals narrow win for Man Utd over Villa

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Scott McTominay's header proved decisive for Manchester United

FA to investigate Evra's racism allegation

FA to investigate Evra's racism allegation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

The English FA will investigate an allegation by Manchester United defender Patrice Evra that he was racially abused by Liverpool forward Luis Suarez during Saturday's 1-1 draw in the Premier League.

United, Chelsea and Spurs seek FA Cup salvation

United, Chelsea and Spurs seek FA Cup salvation

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

With dreams of European glory in tatters, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur turn their attention to the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend clinging to their last chance of silverware this season.

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Spurs; Newcastle rout Wolves

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Spurs; Newcastle rout Wolves

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Leandro Trossard transformed the mood at Arsenal with the winning goal as they recovered from an early setback to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at home.

FA Cup: Chelsea pounce on De Gea errors; reach final

FA Cup: Chelsea pounce on De Gea errors; reach final

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard was delighted with the discipline of his team, who ended United's 19-game unbeaten run.

PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!

PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Rodri won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world, beating Brazil's Vinicius Jr and England's Jude Bellingham.

FA request newspaper to give 'unfettered disclosure' of evidence

FA request newspaper to give 'unfettered disclosure' of evidence

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

The Football Association (FA) have urged the Daily Telegraph to provide "full and unfettered disclosure of all available material" following allegations of corruption by the newspaper.

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.

Liverpool kick off Klopp's farewell with easy win; Fan violence mars Wolves' win

Liverpool kick off Klopp's farewell with easy win; Fan violence mars Wolves' win

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Liverpool cruised into the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 5-2 rout of Championship side Norwich City on Sunday, to kick off Juergen Klopp's long goodbye 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.

FA Cup PIX: Saints hold Spurs with late leveller

FA Cup PIX: Saints hold Spurs with late leveller

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

A summary of Saturday's matches in the FA Cup.

FIFA player transfer rules breach EU law, says top court

FIFA player transfer rules breach EU law, says top court

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'All professional players have been affected by these illegal rules (in force since 2001!) and can therefore now seek compensation for their losses.'

Ferguson's glory years haunt modern Man United coaches

Ferguson's glory years haunt modern Man United coaches

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Alex Ferguson may have been stripped of his Manchester United ambassadorial role last week but his legacy as manager remains a stifling cloud for those following in his footsteps, with Erik ten Hag the latest to be jettisoned after failing to measure up.

Terry welcomes FA racism enquiry

Terry welcomes FA racism enquiry

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

John Terry has welcomed the Football Association's (FA) decision to launch an investigation into an allegation of racist abuse during Chelsea's ill-tempered west London derby at Queens Park Rangers.

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.

EPL PIX: City crush West Ham; Arsenal, Chelsea held

EPL PIX: City crush West Ham; Arsenal, Chelsea held

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Manchester City thrashed West Ham United 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday to claim their first back-to-back wins since October.

Cole admits FA charge over Twitter rant

Cole admits FA charge over Twitter rant

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

England defender Ashley Cole has admitted a misconduct charge from the Football Association (FA) for an insulting comment he made on Twitter, the governing body said on Thursday.

FA increase punishment for Mascherano

FA increase punishment for Mascherano

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano was given an additional two-match ban and fined 15,000 pounds by the English FA on Thursday following his sending off against Manchester United on March 23.

Brexit fallout: EPL against FA's proposal for more 'homegrown' players

Brexit fallout: EPL against FA's proposal for more 'homegrown' players

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Currently, players from outside the EU must gain work permits and pass a series of qualification tests to get a "governing body endorsement" and work permit.

Arsenal charged by FA over Chambers transfer

Arsenal charged by FA over Chambers transfer

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The charge relates to the Premier League club's signing of young Southampton defender Calum Chambers for around 16 million pounds ($24.8 million) last year.

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.

Chelsea's Costa charged by FA for improper conduct

Chelsea's Costa charged by FA for improper conduct

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Chelsea forward Diego Costa has been charged for improper conduct following his red card in their 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Manchester City's Demichelis accepts FA betting charge

Manchester City's Demichelis accepts FA betting charge

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The 35-year-old was accused last month of committing 12 breaches of FA rules governing betting on football matches between Jan. 22-28.

Villa cleared to face Liverpool in FA Cup but Premier League games in doubt

Villa cleared to face Liverpool in FA Cup but Premier League games in doubt

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Villa's chief executive Christian Purslow said 10 first-team players are among 14 positive cases of coronavirus at the club.

Why Chelsea boss is urging doctors to challenge FA...

Why Chelsea boss is urging doctors to challenge FA...

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has urged doctors at the Football Association (FA) and Premier League clubs to stand up against English football's gruelling fixture list.

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'People's expectations were very high.' 'We felt both sides had understood each other.' 'But the removal of Article 370 triggered apprehensions within the Naga people.'

Rooney cleared over drinking controversy following FA probe

Rooney cleared over drinking controversy following FA probe

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

England captain Wayne Rooney has been cleared following a Football Association (FA) inquiry into the 'Wedding-gate' furore. Following an investigation, the FA bosses have accepted Rooney's explanation and insistence that he did not gate-crash a wedding reception.

EPL: Anelka denies FA charge over Nazi salute

EPL: Anelka denies FA charge over Nazi salute

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

West Bromwich Albion forward Nicolas Anelka has denied an English FA charge regarding an alleged anti-Semitic gesture he made during last month's 3-3 Premier League draw at West Ham United, his club said on Thursday.

Balotelli accepts FA charge over 'racist' Instagram post

Balotelli accepts FA charge over 'racist' Instagram post

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has reportedly accepted a Football Association (FA) charge following his Instagram post which appeared to contain anti-Semitic and racist references.

The Tribe Is Glamorous But Brutal

The Tribe Is Glamorous But Brutal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Kardashians serve as a blueprint for The Tribe's own journey, observes Shristi Sahoo.

Mourinho charged by FA over abusive language

Mourinho charged by FA over abusive language

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The Portuguese coach was reported to have directed an insult in his native language towards a camera which was live tracking him down the touchline after his side's 3-2 comeback win at Old Trafford.

FA Cup: Rooney spares Manchester United blushes

FA Cup: Rooney spares Manchester United blushes

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

It was not a day for FA Cup romantics as Manchester United scrambled past Sheffield United and minor league Eastleigh came within a whisker of causing the third round's only genuine shock.