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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.

EPL PIX: Nunez scores late winner for Liverpool; Spurs win

EPL PIX: Nunez scores late winner for Liverpool; Spurs win

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Liverpool snatched three points with a wild 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.

FA to investigate Adebayor conduct

FA to investigate Adebayor conduct

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The English Football Association will investigate Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor's conduct during Saturday's 4-2 Premier League win over Arsenal.

Aavesham: The Psycho As Self-Designated Guardian

Aavesham: The Psycho As Self-Designated Guardian

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Watching Aavesham is like sprinting through the whole history of our mass-masala movies and seeing it in a new light, notes Sreehari Nair. And this, incidentally, is the story of Fahadh Faasil's career too.

FA Cup heroics from Peterborough, Arsenal march on

FA Cup heroics from Peterborough, Arsenal march on

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Third tier Peterborough United produced the performance of the FA Cup fourth round when they twice came from behind in the dying minutes to earn a 2-2 draw at Premier League West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

'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 Cup: Players vow explosive meet

FA Cup: Players vow explosive meet

Rediff.com21 May 2005

PIX: Manchester City cruise past Newcastle into FA Cup semis

PIX: Manchester City cruise past Newcastle into FA Cup semis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Kevin de Bruyne's first-half penalty and a superb strike by Raheem Sterling after the break earned holders Manchester City a comfortable 2-0 away win at Newcastle United in the weekend's last FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday.

Top four for Champions League: FA

Top four for Champions League: FA

Rediff.com6 May 2005

"This will not be changed whatever the outcome of Liverpool's Champions League Final in Istanbul on May 25 (against AC Milan)," said the FA.

Packaged food sector leaving consumers spoilt for choice with new launches

Packaged food sector leaving consumers spoilt for choice with new launches

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Over the past year, Amul has undergone a transformative journey, evolving from a dairy-centric entity to a comprehensive foods company. Since 2022, PepsiCo India, too, has embarked on extensive launches in the food category. Not to be left behind, ITC, which has been introducing an average of 100 fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products across categories every year, has also launched a number of packaged food items.

FA Cup: Gerrard double gets Liverpool out of trouble

FA Cup: Gerrard double gets Liverpool out of trouble

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Captain Steven Gerrard scored twice to rescue Liverpool from FA Cup embarrassment and lead them into the fourth round after a tricky 2-1 win at fourth tier AFC Wimbledon on Monday.

Portsmouth duo have FA Cup medals stolen

Portsmouth duo have FA Cup medals stolen

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Portsmouth's FA Cup final celebrations were marred at the weekend when two players had their winners' medals stolen.

Millwall and Blackburn fail to break FA Cup stalemate

Millwall and Blackburn fail to break FA Cup stalemate

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Millwall and Blackburn Rovers fought out a goalless stalemate in a scrappy FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday with both the Championship (second tier) sides going into the semi-final draw.

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

United's Ferguson handed five-match ban by FA

United's Ferguson handed five-match ban by FA

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was given a five-match touchline ban by the Football Association on Wednesday for comments he made about referee Martin Atkinson after his side's defeat at Chelsea this month.

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: Chelsea beat Coventry

FA Cup: Chelsea beat Coventry

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

Chelsea became the first team into the FA Cup semi-finals when they comfortably beat Championship (second division) Coventry City 2-0 away on Saturday.

Top four in mouth-watering FA Cup fifth round ties

Top four in mouth-watering FA Cup fifth round ties

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The next instalment of Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho's mind games with Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini and Arsenal's chance for redemption against Liverpool provide the backdrop to a mouth-watering FA Cup fifth round.

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: 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.

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.

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.

England coach Eriksson criticises FA bosses

England coach Eriksson criticises FA bosses

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has criticised his Football Association (FA) employers over the length of time it is taking to settle the Rio Ferdinand misconduct charge.

Extras: FA overturn Son's red card for tackle on Gomes

Extras: FA overturn Son's red card for tackle on Gomes

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

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FA Cup Shocks! Chelsea and Manchester City lose

FA Cup Shocks! Chelsea and Manchester City lose

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

FA Cup added another incredible chapter to its proud heritage on Saturday as Chelsea and Manchester City were humbled by supposed inferiors.

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.

England women ditch white shorts after period concerns

England women ditch white shorts after period concerns

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

European champions England will wear blue shorts for both their home and away kits for this month's friendlies

FA Cup: Sheffield United cause major upset at QPR

FA Cup: Sheffield United cause major upset at QPR

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Sheffield United pulled off the first major shock of FA Cup third round weekend when the third-tier English side triumphed 3-0 at Premier League outfit Queens Park Rangers on Sunday.

Reprieve for West Ham's Kouyate as FA rescind red card

Reprieve for West Ham's Kouyate as FA rescind red card

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

West Ham United midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate is free to face Arsenal on Saturday after the Football Association rescinded the red card he received against CrystalPalace in last weekend's 2-2 Premier League draw.

West Ham fined by FIFA for using Sakho in FA Cup match

West Ham fined by FIFA for using Sakho in FA Cup match

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

West Ham United have been fined 100,000 Swiss francs ($108,061) by FIFA following a dispute with the Senegalese FA over Diafra Sakho who played in an FA Cup match having withdrawn from the squad for the African Nations Cup.

FA strip Terry of England captaincy

FA strip Terry of England captaincy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy, the English FA said on Friday

'Sorry Man United seek to raise spirits with FA Cup win'

'Sorry Man United seek to raise spirits with FA Cup win'

Rediff.com19 May 2016

A club of Manchester United's stature should be vying for silverware on all fronts, midfielder Ander Herrera said, adding that a win in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace on Saturday would raise spirits after a poor season. Louis van Gaal's men, who finished fifth in the Premier League this campaign, failed to qualify for the Champions League for a second time in three seasons and hope to win their first trophy since taking home the Community Shield in 2013. "We have to be realistic. United should be fighting for every title. We didn't do that with the Champions League," Herrera told British media. "We didn't do that with the Premier League. So we have two options. Firstly, feel sorry for ourselves. Or, secondly, get this trophy for the fans, for our club and for ourselves."

FA charges Mourinho for verbal attack on referee

FA charges Mourinho for verbal attack on referee

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was charged with misconduct by the FA on Thursday following comments he made about referee Anthony Taylor.

FA Cup: Swansea shocked, Chelsea win, Kane saves Spurs

FA Cup: Swansea shocked, Chelsea win, Kane saves Spurs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Premier League Swansea City fell victims to the first major giant-killing of the FA Cup third round on Sunday when they lost 3-2 away to League Two (fourth tier) side Oxford United.

Bobby Charlton: Manchester United's greatest and most beloved!

Bobby Charlton: Manchester United's greatest and most beloved!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Dignified, unassuming and regarded as Manchester United's greatest ever servant, Bobby Charlton appeared 758 times for the club, scoring 249 goals

FA Cup: Derby, Forest draw

FA Cup: Derby, Forest draw

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

East Midlands neighbours Derby County and Nottingham Forest fought out a lively 1-1 draw in an all-Championship (second division) fourth round FA Cup tie at Pride Park on Friday.

Messi's PSG nightmare: The story of his unhappy stint

Messi's PSG nightmare: The story of his unhappy stint

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Lionel Messi didn't enjoy his time with the Ligue 1 side Paris Saint Germain.

FA Cup: Five-star City crush Blackburn

FA Cup: Five-star City crush Blackburn

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Alvaro Negredo and Edin Dzeko scored twice each as Premier League high-fliers Manchester City comprehensively quashed second tier Blackburn Rovers' hopes of causing an FA Cup shock with an emphatic 5-0 third-round replay win on Wednesday.