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United manager Mourinho charged again by FA

United manager Mourinho charged again by FA

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with improper conduct by the FA after he was sent off at the weekend for the second time in a month.

FA Cup becomes priority for wounded Manchester United

FA Cup becomes priority for wounded Manchester United

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Manchester United will aim to vent their feelings of injustice on holders Chelsea in the FA Cup this weekend after a controversial Champions League exit against Real Madrid on Tuesday torched their hopes of a treble.

Chelsea to defend against FA charges

Chelsea to defend against FA charges

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

The English FA has charged Chelsea with failing to control their players during Sunday's 2-0 Premier League defeat by Manchester United at Old Trafford.

FA Cup: Lukaku, Matic send lukewarm Man United into semis

FA Cup: Lukaku, Matic send lukewarm Man United into semis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Headers by Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic earned Manchester United an unconvincing 2-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion in a low-key FA Cup quarter-final played in freezing conditions on Saturday.

West Brom and Watford fined by FA

West Brom and Watford fined by FA

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

West Bromwich Albion and Watford have been fined 45,000 pounds ($56,100) apiece by the FA after admitting to a misconduct charge for failing to control their players during a Premier League game on December 3.

Villa could face FA wrath after Cup crowd chaos

Villa could face FA wrath after Cup crowd chaos

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Aston Villa will be braced for a Football Association investigation after their FA Cup triumph over West Bromwich Albion ended in alarming crowd scenes on Saturday.

FA Cup: Klopp's kids knock Everton out

FA Cup: Klopp's kids knock Everton out

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

A stunning strike from 18-year-old Curtis Jones gave a youthful Liverpool a 1-0 win over Everton in their FA Cup

Wigan owner Whelan charged by FA over racism row

Wigan owner Whelan charged by FA over racism row

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Dave Whelan, owner of Championship side Wigan Athletic, has been charged by the FA for insulting Jewish and Chinese people in a newspaper interview.

Chelsea's Cole charged by FA over Twitter rant

Chelsea's Cole charged by FA over Twitter rant

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole was charged by the Football Association (FA) on Monday over his foul-mouthed Twitter rant against the governing body.

Arsenal edge City to set up FA Cup final with Chelsea

Arsenal edge City to set up FA Cup final with Chelsea

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Arsenal had to come from behind after Sergio Aguero scored his 30th goal of the season for City in the 63rd minute, racing away on to a pass from Yaya Toure.

PIX: Chelsea beat Liverpool to reach FA Cup quarters

PIX: Chelsea beat Liverpool to reach FA Cup quarters

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Vibrant Chelsea made it a torrid few days for Liverpool as goals by Willian and Ross Barkley sealed a 2-0 victory to send them through to the FA Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday. Liverpool's 44-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League ended in stunning fashion with a 3-0 defeat at Watford on Saturday and they were rocked again at Stamford Bridge.

FA to investigate attack on 'keeper Kirkland

FA to investigate attack on 'keeper Kirkland

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

The FA is to investigate the incident in which Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was attacked during a match by an opposing fan, English soccer's ruling body said on Saturday.

Football Extras: Arsenal to face United in FA Cup fourth round

Football Extras: Arsenal to face United in FA Cup fourth round

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Cole fined by FA for Twitter insult

Cole fined by FA for Twitter insult

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has been fined 90,000 pounds by the Football Association for a Twitter insult he aimed at the governing body last week, the FA said in a statement on Thursday.

English FA back Platini's FIFA presidency bid

English FA back Platini's FIFA presidency bid

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The English FA have thrown their weight behind Michel Platini's bid to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president.

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: United ease past Reading; Chelsea's Fabregas misses penalty

FA Cup: United ease past Reading; Chelsea's Fabregas misses penalty

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Images from the FA Cup matches played on Saturday

FA Cup: Banned Ivanovic to miss Chelsea's semis

FA Cup: Banned Ivanovic to miss Chelsea's semis

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic will miss Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley after being handed a three-match ban by the Football Association (FA).

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.

Portsmouth in FA Cup semi-finals

Portsmouth in FA Cup semi-finals

Rediff.com7 Mar 2010

Portsmouth made light of their financial woes to reach the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Birmingham City on Saturday, Frederic Piquionne scoring twice to give their long-suffering fans something to cheer. In the day's other sixth round tie Fulham, bidding to reach the FA Cup final for the first time since 1975, played out a 0-0 draw with London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage.

As Messi fallout grows in China, Hangzhou cancels Argentina friendly

As Messi fallout grows in China, Hangzhou cancels Argentina friendly

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Chinese sporting authorities have cancelled next month's friendly international between Argentina and Nigeria amid a growing backlash against Lionel Messi's failure to play in an Inter Miami match in Hong Kong last week.

Moyes charged by FA over referee comments

Moyes charged by FA over referee comments

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Manchester United manager David Moyes has been charged with misconduct for his post-match comments about the referee after Tuesday's League Cup defeat at Sunderland, the Football Association said on Friday.

FA hands Mourinho suspended ban, fine for ref comments

FA hands Mourinho suspended ban, fine for ref comments

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Mourinho admitted the misconduct charge following his comments after Chelsea's 3-1 home defeat by Southampton on October 3.

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup after Australia drops out

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup after Australia drops out

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Saudi Arabia announced it would bid only minutes after soccer's global governing body called for Asia and Oceania bids on October 4.

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

FA Cup: Can Chelsea save their season? Will Mourinho surprise?

FA Cup: Can Chelsea save their season? Will Mourinho surprise?

Rediff.com16 May 2018

It might not save manager Antonio Conte's job but Chelsea can still salvage a disappointing season by winning Saturday's FA Cup final

FA Cup: Newcastle get extra-time win, Stoke fall to Shrews

FA Cup: Newcastle get extra-time win, Stoke fall to Shrews

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Rafa Benitez's much-changed side with a youthful streak had looked set to coast through when Sean Longstaff's deflected shot put them ahead after 56 seconds and Callum Roberts volleyed home a second four years since his only other Newcastle appearance.

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.

Guardiola feels Man City will win Premier League again

Guardiola feels Man City will win Premier League again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'If we play at the level of Liverpool or Tottenham we'll do it again.'

Football Extras: FA to pay tribute to Christchurch attack victims

Football Extras: FA to pay tribute to Christchurch attack victims

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

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 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.

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.

Link found between heading and cognitive impairment?

Link found between heading and cognitive impairment?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The first findings of the study, released in June, established that former footballers were 3.46 times more likely to have neurodegenerative diseases.

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.

Wounded Arsenal favourites for FA Cup?

Wounded Arsenal favourites for FA Cup?

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Arsenal are favourites to beat Chelsea in the FA Cup final as they will be motivated to end their season on a high.

Liverpool leave it late to beat Chelsea for League Cup title

Liverpool leave it late to beat Chelsea for League Cup title

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The two teams had numerous chances in the first 90 minutes.

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.

Japan FA to give loans to clubs hit by COVID-19 shutdown

Japan FA to give loans to clubs hit by COVID-19 shutdown

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Matches in the top three divisions are on hold until at least June 12.

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.