News for 'FA'

Charlton knocked out of FA Cup

Charlton knocked out of FA Cup

Rediff.com4 Jan 2004

Reading upset Everton to reach FA Cup QF

Reading upset Everton to reach FA Cup QF

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Reading reached the FA Cup quarter-finals at Premier League at Everton's expense after a first-half goal from defender Matt Mills earned a 1-0 fifth round victory at Goodison Park on Tuesday.

Portsmouth lift FA Cup after 69 years

Portsmouth lift FA Cup after 69 years

Rediff.com17 May 2008

Portsmouth beat Cardiff City 1-0 to win their first FA Cup since 1939.

Nistelrooy savours first FA Cup triumph

Nistelrooy savours first FA Cup triumph

Rediff.com23 May 2004

"Winning the final and scoring two is fantastic," said the prolific Dutch international.

Man United win FA Cup again

Man United win FA Cup again

Rediff.com23 May 2004

They beat Millwall to win the FA Cup final 3-0 and lift the trophy for a record 11th time.\n\n

Millwall reach first FA Cup final

Millwall reach first FA Cup final

Rediff.com5 Apr 2004

FA Cup: Holders Chelsea to meet United in quarters

FA Cup: Holders Chelsea to meet United in quarters

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Second-half goals from Ramires and Victor Moses secured FA Cup holders Chelsea a 2-0 fifth round win at second tier Middlesbrough on Wednesday and set up a mouthwatering quarter-final away at Manchester United.

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.

Arsenal face FA Cup away trip

Arsenal face FA Cup away trip

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Wigan repeat FA Cup final upset to knock out Man City

Wigan repeat FA Cup final upset to knock out Man City

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Manchester City's hopes of an unprecedented quadruple were in tatters on Sunday after holders Wigan Athletic repeated their FA Cup heroics with a stunning 2-1 victory in their quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium.

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.

Arsenal, Man City sweep into FA Cup quarters

Arsenal, Man City sweep into FA Cup quarters

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Arsenal bounced back from their shock defeat by Birmingham City in the League Cup final when Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner scored a hat-trick in a 5-0 demolition of Leyton Orient in the FA Cup on Wednesday.

FA Cup: Walters brace helps Stoke win; Sunderland upset

FA Cup: Walters brace helps Stoke win; Sunderland upset

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Jon Walters re-set his radar to score twice in Stoke City's 4-1 extra-time win over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup on Tuesday to make up for his weekend horror show against Chelsea.

FA Cup: Leyton Orient earn replay at Arsenal

FA Cup: Leyton Orient earn replay at Arsenal

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Feisty Leyton Orient held Arsenal to a memorable 1-1 draw in their FA Cup fifth-round tie at Brisbane Road on Sunday when a powerful 89th-minute strike from substitute Jonathan Tehoue stunned the Premier League side.

FA Cup: Fulham crush Spurs, Arsenal scrape through

FA Cup: Fulham crush Spurs, Arsenal scrape through

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Fulham crushed Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur 4-0, 10-man Arsenal scraped a 2-1 win over League One Huddersfield and big-spending Manchester City drew 1-1 with Notts County in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday.

Kalou earns Chelsea FA Cup replay with Everton

Kalou earns Chelsea FA Cup replay with Everton

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Holders Chelsea needed a late equaliser by Salomon Kalou to snatch a 1-1 draw that kept them in the FA Cup after a Louis Saha header had put Everton on course for a fourth-round upset at Goodison Park on Saturday.

City's treble-winning hero heads to Barcelona for free!

City's treble-winning hero heads to Barcelona for free!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Barcelona to sign Gundogan on free transfer from Man City

FA CUP: Under pressure United clash with Derby; Chelsea play catch up

FA CUP: Under pressure United clash with Derby; Chelsea play catch up

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

All eyes will be on Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal when he takes his team to Derby County for an FA Cup fourth-round tie on Friday with the fans' boos from their home defeat by Southampton still ringing in his ears.

PHOTOS: Arsenal, Everton and Sheffield United light up FA Cup

PHOTOS: Arsenal, Everton and Sheffield United light up FA Cup

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Arsenal exacted revenge against Liverpool on Sunday, Everton kept a dream alive for their manager and Sheffield United caused a dramatic old-fashioned upset as they all reached the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Most top-tier clubs could do without FA Cup, says Villa's Lambert

Most top-tier clubs could do without FA Cup, says Villa's Lambert

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The majority of Premier League clubs would prefer not to have the distraction of playing in the FA Cup, according to Paul Lambert, the manager of seven-time winners Aston Villa.

Barnet and Oldham are toast of FA Cup after shock wins

Barnet and Oldham are toast of FA Cup after shock wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Oldham Athletic and Barnet provided some old-fashioned FA Cup magic with shock victories against much more illustrious opponents but English champions Manchester City proved ruthless as they scored seven times in the third round on Sunday.

Chelsea paired with Spurs in FA Cup

Chelsea paired with Spurs in FA Cup

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Favourites Chelsea will play Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup quarter-final tie at Stamford Bridge next month.

FA Cup: Manchester United humbled by Swansea, West Ham humiliated

FA Cup: Manchester United humbled by Swansea, West Ham humiliated

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Manchester United suffered a stinging 2-1 home defeat by Swansea City in the FA Cup third round on Sunday as their former fortress of Old Trafford was ransacked for the fifth time this season.

Man Utd draw Reading in FA Cup

Man Utd draw Reading in FA Cup

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

Leaders Manchester United will meet Premier League rivals Reading in the FA Cup fifth round.

I feel ashamed, says Mourinho after FA Cup drubbing

I feel ashamed, says Mourinho after FA Cup drubbing

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

A bemused Jose Mourinho described Chelsea's performance as unacceptable and a disgrace after the Premier League leaders slumped to a 4-2 home defeat against third-tier Bradford City in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday.

British billionaire Ratcliffe takes stake in Manchester United

British billionaire Ratcliffe takes stake in Manchester United

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Jim Ratcliffe pledged to invest $300 million in Manchester United to try to revive its fortunes.

Football Extras: Interesting line-up in FA Cup quarter-finals

Football Extras: Interesting line-up in FA Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

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Man U's Ferdinand drops appeal against FA ban

Man U's Ferdinand drops appeal against FA ban

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

New England captain Rio Ferdinand has withdrawn his appeal against a one-match ban handed down after what the FA termed a 'frivolous' appeal against a violent conduct charge, Manchester United said on Tuesday.

Man Utd, Chelsea in FA Cup semis

Man Utd, Chelsea in FA Cup semis

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 and league leaders Manchester United overcame Middlesbrough 1-0.

Portsmouth shock Tottenham to reach FA Cup final

Portsmouth shock Tottenham to reach FA Cup final

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Portsmouth will have an FA Cup final to look forward to at the end of a tortuous season after a shock 2-0 semi-final victory over Tottenham Hotspur Sunday.

Leeds meet Spurs in FA Cup fourth round

Leeds meet Spurs in FA Cup fourth round

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Leeds United were handed a tough FA Cup fourth round tie away to Tottenham Hotspur after Sunday's momentous victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Leeds, the League One (third division) leaders, scored the biggest Cup upset for years when they beat United 1-0.

Blackburn send Arsenal out of FA Cup

Blackburn send Arsenal out of FA Cup

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

Benni McCarthy's stunning goal three minutes from time sent Blackburn Rovers into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup after a 1-0 win over Arsenal in a mostly lifeless fifth-round replay on Wednesday.

FIFA bans four Uruguay players for Qatar World Cup chaos

FIFA bans four Uruguay players for Qatar World Cup chaos

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

FIFA launched proceedings against the players who angrily harangued the referee after crashing out of the tournament in Qatar, despite beating Ghana 2-0 in their final group match on December 2.

Barcelona to begin title defence at Getafe

Barcelona to begin title defence at Getafe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Barcelona will begin their Spanish league title defence away to Getafe on Aug. 13 while Real Madrid visit Athletic Bilbao the same weekend.

Ancelotti says 'No' to Chelsea return, backs Lampard

Ancelotti says 'No' to Chelsea return, backs Lampard

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Carlo Ancelotti backed Frank Lampard to enjoy a successful role as Chelsea manager.

Campbell kicks up row, claims FA racist for not giving him England captaincy

Campbell kicks up row, claims FA racist for not giving him England captaincy

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Former England defender Sol Campbell believes he would have been national team captain for more than 10 years if he was white, according to extracts from his new biography that is being serialised by The Sunday Times newspaper.

FA Cup: Aston Villa draw with Crystal Palace

FA Cup: Aston Villa draw with Crystal Palace

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Aston Villa skipper Stilian Petrov headed an equaliser three minutes from time to force a 2-2 draw at Championship side Crystal Palace in an outstanding FA Cup fifth round tie Sunday.

Chelsea beat Portsmouth in FA Cup dramatic final

Chelsea beat Portsmouth in FA Cup dramatic final

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Chelsea overcame a resilient Portsmouth to win a dramatic FA Cup final 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday and achieve their first League and Cup Double.

Arsenal, Liverpool clash in dress rehearsal for FA Cup

Arsenal, Liverpool clash in dress rehearsal for FA Cup

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The Premier League bursts back into life after the international break.

Man United storm into FA Cup final

Man United storm into FA Cup final

Rediff.com15 Apr 2007

Manchester United beat Watford 4-1 to reach their 18th FA Cup final.