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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.

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

Manchester City charged for player conduct

Manchester City charged for player conduct

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'It's alleged that, during the 94th minute of the fixture, the club failed to ensure their players do not behave in way which is improper.'

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

Pochettino leaves Chelsea; Guardiola manager of the year

Pochettino leaves Chelsea; Guardiola manager of the year

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Chelsea manager by mutual consent, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday.

FA Cup final hero Porterfield dies

FA Cup final hero Porterfield dies

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Ian Porterfield, Sunderland's 1973 FA Cup final scoring hero, has died from cancer at the age of 61, the Premier League club confirmed on Tuesday.

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.

Shevchenko to miss FA Cup final

Shevchenko to miss FA Cup final

Rediff.com8 May 2007

The Chelsea striker is to have a hernia operation on Tuesday.

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.

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.

FA to investigate attack on Lampard

FA to investigate attack on Lampard

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

The FA will contact Tottenham Hotspur after a fan attacked midfielder Frank Lampard and another ran on to the pitch after Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Spurs in their FA Cup replay at White Hart Lane on Monday.

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.

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.

EPL: Can defending champs City break duck at Spurs?

EPL: Can defending champs City break duck at Spurs?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

City must win at Spurs or Arsenal will be champions says Guardiola

FA tackles corruption issue

FA tackles corruption issue

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma recommends watching CTRL on a computer for an eerie, immersive, real-time experience.

FA reject Terry claim of forcing his retirement

FA reject Terry claim of forcing his retirement

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The English Football Association (FA) have rejected Chelsea defender John Terry's claims that an investigation into his alleged racial abuse of an opponent during a Premier League match last year had forced him to retire from England duty.

'I'll miss him but I'll sleep better!'

'I'll miss him but I'll sleep better!'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said he will miss his old sparring partner Juergen Klopp when the Liverpool manager calls time on his reign at the end of the season.

No action over Cech injury: FA

No action over Cech injury: FA

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

The Chelsea goalkeeper is likely to be out for several months after he was caught on the head by a sliding Stephen Hunt.

FA Cup: Hull City frustrate holders Arsenal

FA Cup: Hull City frustrate holders Arsenal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Holders Arsenal's long unbeaten run in the FA Cup continued but they were frustrated by stubborn Championship leaders Hull City on Saturday, drawing 0-0 in a dreary fifth-round tie at the Emirates Stadium.

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.

Chelsea's Terry charged by FA over Ferdinand incident

Chelsea's Terry charged by FA over Ferdinand incident

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Chelsea captain John Terry was charged by the FA on Friday following a verbal exchange with Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match last October.

FA charges agent Collymore

FA charges agent Collymore

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

Soccer agent Charles Collymore has been charged with a breach of Football Association rules.\n

Nistelrooy accepts FA charge

Nistelrooy accepts FA charge

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

The Dutchman said he accepted responsibility for the incident but added that he had not intended to hurt Ashley Cole.

West Ham thrash Blackburn to reach FA Cup quarters

West Ham thrash Blackburn to reach FA Cup quarters

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

West Ham United eased into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a 5-1 romp at second-tier Blackburn Rovers on Sunday.

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.

With FA Cup in their bag, Arsenal eye Premier League glory

With FA Cup in their bag, Arsenal eye Premier League glory

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Arsenal must not rest on their laurels after successive FA Cup victories and instead use one of the side's 'best squads' to inspire them to Premier League glory next season.

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.

Manager Ten Hag extends stay at Manchester United

Manager Ten Hag extends stay at Manchester United

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Ten Hag's contract was set to expire at the end of the 2024-25 season but denying Manchester City a domestic double and qualifying for the Europa League earned him another chance.

Wilshere accepts FA charge for offensive hand gesture

Wilshere accepts FA charge for offensive hand gesture

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has accepted an FA charge over an offensive gesture, but will contest the mandatory two-game ban, according to reports.

FA Cup semis: Chelsea v Liverpool

FA Cup semis: Chelsea v Liverpool

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

The English clubs were paired in the FA Cup semi-final draw on Friday