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FA Cup: Holders Arsenal beaten, Newport provide heroics to beat Leeds

FA Cup: Holders Arsenal beaten, Newport provide heroics to beat Leeds

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Fourth-tier Newport County stunned former FA Cup winners Leeds United with a last-gasp 2-1 win in the third round to spark a joyous pitch invasion at their Rodney Parade ground on Sunday.

FA charge West Ham and Millwall

FA charge West Ham and Millwall

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

West Ham United and Millwall have been charged by the English Football Association (FA) following serious crowd trouble at last month's League Cup match.

Ferdinand added to FA Commission after diversity criticism

Ferdinand added to FA Commission after diversity criticism

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand was added to a commission set up by the English Football Association to improve the national team on Sunday after it was criticised by an FA board member for lacking diversity.

FA charge Anelka for anti-Semitic salute

FA charge Anelka for anti-Semitic salute

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

The English Football Association charged Nicolas Anelka on Tuesday for making a 'quenelle' salute after scoring for West Bromwich Albion against West Ham United in the Premier League last month.

FA Cup: Teenager Saka helps Arsenal into fifth round

FA Cup: Teenager Saka helps Arsenal into fifth round

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Left-back Saka and striker Eddie Nketiah netted inside 26 minutes as Arsenal's much-changed lineup made a dominant start

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.

Anelka handed five-match ban for Quenelle salute: FA

Anelka handed five-match ban for "Quenelle" salute: FA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

West Bromwich Albion forward Nicolas Anelka has been banned for five matches and fined 80,000 for making an alleged anti-Semitic gesture in a match in December, the Football Association said on Thursday.

FA Cup matches postponed

FA Cup matches postponed

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

Four FA Cup third round matches were postponed on Saturday because of freezing weather gripping parts of England.

PIX: Manchester City cruise into quarters; Real Madrid through

PIX: Manchester City cruise into quarters; Real Madrid through

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Holders Manchester City cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals for the seventh consecutive season with a 3-1 victory over FC Copenhagen.

Manchester City and English FA probe alleged sexual abuse

Manchester City and English FA probe alleged sexual abuse

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

The English Football Association (FA) has launched an internal review to examine allegations of children being sexually abused at professional soccer clubs.

'I'm handsome, I seduce my players and we do it'

'I'm handsome, I seduce my players and we do it'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Manchester City will return to action in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday against RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium.

FA allows Mourinho to go scot-free over spat with team doctor

FA allows Mourinho to go scot-free over spat with team doctor

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

"After receiving the report from the expert, The FA is satisfied that the words used do not constitute discriminatory language under FA Rules," the FA said in a statement.

FA appeals against Rooney's three-match ban

FA appeals against Rooney's three-match ban

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

The Football Association (FA) has decided to appeal against England striker Wayne Rooney's three-match ban imposed by UEFA after his sending-off in a Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro last month.

FA Cup PHOTOS: Chelsea crush weakened City, Spurs knocked out

FA Cup PHOTOS: Chelsea crush weakened City, Spurs knocked out

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Chelsea exploited Manchester City's decision to field a weakened team by romping to a 5-1 win in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday as they joined London rivals West Ham United and Crystal Palace in the quarter-finals.

Polish FA suspended over corruption issues

Polish FA suspended over corruption issues

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

The management board of the Polish Football Association, which is responsible for co-hosting the European Championship in 2012, was suspended by Poland's sports ministry on Monday.

Shubman Gill meets Man City's Haaland, de Bryune

Shubman Gill meets Man City's Haaland, de Bryune

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Shubman Gill met some of Manchester City's treble winning stars during their open-top bus parade in Manchester on Monday.

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.

Eriksson cleared by English FA

Eriksson cleared by English FA

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

FA Cup: Aguero sends City through, Norwich knock out Spurs

FA Cup: Aguero sends City through, Norwich knock out Spurs

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Manchester City to beat second-tier Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals but Jose Mourinho's problems piled up as his Tottenham Hotspur side were bundled out in a penalty shootout by Norwich City.

Arsenal rout Villa in final to claim FA Cup record

Arsenal rout Villa in final to claim FA Cup record

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Holders Arsenal won the FA Cup for a record 12th time on Saturday, outclassing Aston Villa 4-0 at Wembley with stunning goals from Theo Walcott and Alexis Sanchez setting up their one-sided victory.

Is Happiness A Pipe Dream?

Is Happiness A Pipe Dream?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

We are spoilt for choice with the buffet of options available to us, notes Aarti David.

Moyes admits FA improper conduct charge

Moyes admits FA improper conduct charge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Everton manager David Moyes admitted an FA charge of improper conduct on Monday after his reaction to a decision by the referee in a Premier League match against Stoke City two weeks ago.

PIX: Manchester United fight back to win; Spurs out

PIX: Manchester United fight back to win; Spurs out

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Manchester United fought back to overpower West Ham United 3-1 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Man City, Stoke eye overdue FA Cup success

Man City, Stoke eye overdue FA Cup success

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Stoke City stayed on course for a first-ever FA Cup final appearance when they beat West Ham United 2-1 in a quarter-final full of controversial refereeing decisions at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday. Man City and Stoke eye overdue FA Cup success

FA Cup: Llorente treble fires Spurs after more VAR chaos

FA Cup: Llorente treble fires Spurs after more VAR chaos

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Llorente's second-half treble, a double from Son Heung-min and a late effort from Kyle Walker-Peters in driving snow at a freezing Wembley Stadium settled an game where tensions had threatened to bubble over before the break.

PHOTOS: United dump holders Chelsea out of FA Cup

PHOTOS: United dump holders Chelsea out of FA Cup

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Spaniard Herrera finished off a fine move with a precise header from Pogba's cross just past the half-hour and United's French midfielder scored himself when he nodded powerfully home from a Marcus Rashford delivery before the break.

FA hits Riether with retrospective charge for stamping Januzaj

FA hits Riether with retrospective charge for stamping Januzaj

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Fulham defender Sascha Riether has been charged by the FA with violent conduct for a challenge on Manchester United's Adnan Januzaj which was not seen by the match officials after the incident was dealt with under a new scheme.

FA Cup PHOTOS: Arsenal edge past Leeds after inspired 2nd half

FA Cup PHOTOS: Arsenal edge past Leeds after inspired 2nd half

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'We changed our attitude, desire and organisation at halftime and then we were completely different. It was good for my players to learn and to suffer on the pitch'

PHOTOS: Lukaku takes Manchester United to FA Cup last 8

PHOTOS: Lukaku takes Manchester United to FA Cup last 8

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Romelu Lukaku extended his impressive FA Cup scoring record by netting twice in Manchester United's 2-0 win at Huddersfield Town to earn Jose Mourinho's side a quarter-final tie at home to Brighton & Hove Albion.

FA Cup: Chelsea through on penalties, Bournemouth lose to Wigan

FA Cup: Chelsea through on penalties, Bournemouth lose to Wigan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was fuming at the final whistle after Pedro and Alvaro Morata were dismissed in extra time and two penalty appeals had been waved away, but the Premier League champions regained their composure to win the shootout 5-3.

Van Gaal to contest FA charge for Cambridge comments

Van Gaal to contest FA charge for Cambridge comments

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will contest his Football Association charge for comments he made about the referee following the FA Cup match at Cambridge United.

PIX: Chelsea rally to beat Palace; Juventus lose

PIX: Chelsea rally to beat Palace; Juventus lose

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Chelsea came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 thanks to added time goals from Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez.

FA Cup: Ibrahimovic fires Manchester United into quarters

FA Cup: Ibrahimovic fires Manchester United into quarters

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic came off the bench to score the winner as they recovered from an early deficit to beat Championship strugglers Blackburn Rovers 2-1 away in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday.

FA Cup: Middlesbrough hold Sunderland

FA Cup: Middlesbrough hold Sunderland

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

Premier league Sunderland were held to a 1-1 draw by north-east rivals Middlesbrough in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday.

Cole free for England after apology to FA boss

Cole free for England after apology to FA boss

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has apologised to English Football Association chairman David Bernstein for a Twitter insult he aimed at the FA last week and is free to play for England against San Marino on Friday.

FA set Capello semi-final target

FA set Capello semi-final target

Rediff.com7 May 2008

The English Football Association wants coach Fabio Capello to take England at least to the semi-finals of the 2010 World Cup or Euro 2012.

Furious Mourinho calls FA fine a 'disgrace'

Furious Mourinho calls FA fine a 'disgrace'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has described his Football Association fine as a 'disgrace' and branded his suspended one-match stadium ban 'astonishing' after his comments about referees, British media reported on Thursday.

Mourinho willing to talk to English FA

Mourinho willing to talk to English FA

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Jose Mourinho has invited the Football Association to approach him about the vacant England manager's job.

FA Cup PIX: Liverpool held by third-tier Shrewsbury; City, United win

FA Cup PIX: Liverpool held by third-tier Shrewsbury; City, United win

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead as they were held to a 2-2 draw by third-tier Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday after second-half substitute Jason Cummins struck twice to inject some much-needed late magic into the competition. Earlier, Harry Maguire's thunderbolt for Manchester United started a goal rush at Tranmere where the Reds scored five times before halftime. Diogo Dalot, Jesse Lingard, Phil Jones, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood also scored.

Brazil, Spain join forces to combat racism in football

Brazil, Spain join forces to combat racism in football

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The agreement follows the racist insults 22-year-old Vinicius suffered in a LaLiga match at Valencia