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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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

Haaland smashes five as City thrash Luton

Haaland smashes five as City thrash Luton

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Erling Haaland roared back to his best form with a five-goal salvo as Manchester City thumped Luton Town 6-2 at Kenilworth Road to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Tuesday.

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.

Messi pips Haaland to win FIFA's best player of 2023

Messi pips Haaland to win FIFA's best player of 2023

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Erling Haaland had the same points as Lionel Messi but lost out by having fewer first-place votes from national team captains.

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.

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.

Euro: Demiral banned for two games; Bellingham fined

Euro: Demiral banned for two games; Bellingham fined

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

In the latest of a slew of sanctions against participating countries for fan misbehaviour, UEFA also fined the English Football Association 10,000 euros for crowd disturbances and 1,000 euros for lighting of fireworks during the Slovakia game.

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.

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.

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 tackles corruption issue

FA tackles corruption issue

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

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.

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 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.

EPL PIX: Man United secure late win; Chelsea beat Brighton

EPL PIX: Man United secure late win; Chelsea beat Brighton

Rediff.com16 May 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Messi, Mbappe, Haaland finalists for FIFA Best Player award

Messi, Mbappe, Haaland finalists for FIFA Best Player award

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Erling Haaland helped Manchester City win three major trophies.

Former captain Gundogan back at Manchester City

Former captain Gundogan back at Manchester City

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Liverpool's Slot not nervous ahead of Anfield debut

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.

Palace beat Watford to book FA Cup final with Man Utd

Palace beat Watford to book FA Cup final with Man Utd

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Crystal Palace set up a repeat of the 1990 FA Cup final against Manchester United after Yannick Bolasie and Connor Wickham securd a 2-1 victory over Watford at Wembley on Sunday.

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

Bellamy, Neville escape FA charges

Bellamy, Neville escape FA charges

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Manchester City forward Craig Bellamy and Manchester United defender Gary Neville both escaped charges from the Football Association on Tuesday following their antics in Sunday's highly-charged Manchester derby at Old Trafford.

FA charge Manchester City's Adebayor

FA charge Manchester City's Adebayor

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been charged with violent and improper conduct during Saturday's 4-2 Premier League win over visitors Arsenal, the English Football Association.

PIX: Manchester City win record fourth successive EPL title

PIX: Manchester City win record fourth successive EPL title

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight English top flight title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United.

Football Briefs: Guardiola accepts FA charge for wearing yellow ribbon

Football Briefs: Guardiola accepts FA charge for wearing yellow ribbon

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

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Prince William to become FA president

Prince William to become FA president

Rediff.com17 Sep 2005

William will succeed his uncle Prince Andrew next May.