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Ronaldo charged for improper conduct last season's incident

Ronaldo charged for improper conduct last season's incident

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Video footage appeared to show Ronaldo angrily slapping the phone out of the boy's hand as he walked down the tunnel.

Henry ruled out of FA Cup final

Henry ruled out of FA Cup final

Rediff.com17 May 2005

The Arsenal striker was ruled out of the FA Cup final against Manchester United after a recurrence of a long-standing Achilles problem.

Tevez leads City into FA Cup semis, Wigan beat Everton

Tevez leads City into FA Cup semis, Wigan beat Everton

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

Manchester City's Argentina striker Carlos Tevez scored a hat-trick two days after he was arrested as they cruised past Barnsley 5-0 to join history makers Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday.

United and Villa ease through in FA Cup

United and Villa ease through in FA Cup

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Premier League sides Manchester United and Aston Villa reached the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday after seeing off lower league opponents Southampton and Gillingham.

Everton knock Man Utd out of FA Cup

Everton knock Man Utd out of FA Cup

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

Goalkeeper Tim Howard saved two penalties against his former club to inspire Everton to a 4-2 shootout win over Manchester United on Sunday which sent them into the FA Cup final for the first time since 1995. Howard saved United's first two spot-kicks from Dimitar Berbatov and Rio Ferdinand after a turgid semi-final ended 0-0 after extra time at Wembley Stadium.

FA Cup: Nani inspires United to laboured win over Reading

FA Cup: Nani inspires United to laboured win over Reading

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Substitute Nani reminded manager Alex Ferguson of his qualities by inspiring Manchester United to a laboured 2-1 home win over Reading in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday.

'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.

Manchester City hold off Chelsea to reach FA Cup final

Manchester City hold off Chelsea to reach FA Cup final

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Goals from Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero sent ManchesterCity into an FA Cup final against Wigan Athletic after they beat holders Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday.

Man City given Tevez boost before FA Cup final

Man City given Tevez boost before FA Cup final

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Manchester City captain Carlos Tevez is likely to play some part in this weekend's FA Cup final against Stoke City after coming on towards the end of Tuesday's 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Misery piles up for Cristiano Ronaldo

Misery piles up for Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

FA bans Ronaldo for two games for smashing fan's phone in April

Man Utd, Everton in FA Cup quarter-finals

Man Utd, Everton in FA Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Manchester United crushed Derby County 4-1 away while Everton beat Aston Villa 3-1 at Goodison Park on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. United were pushed all the way by the Championship (second division) strugglers in the League Cup semi-finals last month but cruised home this time with goals by Nani, Darron Gibson, Cristiano Ronaldo and Danny Welbeck.

Injured Tevez set to miss FA Cup semi-final

Injured Tevez set to miss FA Cup semi-final

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez is set to miss Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United after suffering a hamstring injury against Liverpool on Monday.

Chelsea v Manchester Utd FA Cup replay on April 1

Chelsea v Manchester Utd FA Cup replay on April 1

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Holders Chelsea and Manchester United will replay their FA Cup quarter-final at Stamford Bridge on April 1, the Football Association said in a statement on Wednesday. The match, on the Easter Monday holiday, will kick-off at 1700 IST.

FA Cup: Chelsea fight back to earn replay with United

FA Cup: Chelsea fight back to earn replay with United

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Holders Chelsea came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Manchester United on Sunday and earn a replay of their FA Cup quarter-final, inflicting further pain Alex Ferguson's side who have endured a week to forget.

FA Cup PHOTOS: Reading keeper errs to help Arsenal make final

FA Cup PHOTOS: Reading keeper errs to help Arsenal make final

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

FA Cup holders Arsenal were taken to extra time before a horrendous error by Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici brought the Championship side's dream to an end in a 2-1 semi-final defeat on Saturday.

FA Cup: Everton end Oldham run in replay, Wigan next

FA Cup: Everton end Oldham run in replay, Wigan next

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Everton ended third-tier Oldham Athletic's giantkilling FA Cup run with a 3-1 victory in their fifth round replay on Tuesday to tee up an all Premier League quarter-final against Wigan Athletic.

FA Cup: Walcott fires warning shot to Spurs ahead of clash

FA Cup: Walcott fires warning shot to Spurs ahead of clash

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has warned resurgent arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur they are travelling across North London for their eagerly-anticipated FA Cup third round tie at a bad time.

FA Cup: Bradford long for happy ending to fairytale run

FA Cup: Bradford long for happy ending to fairytale run

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

An excited youngster stocked up on flags for his Wembley trip and the players spoke of fairytales as BradfordCity prepared for the last chapter in a giant-killing run that has lifted the gloom around the club.

FA Cup: Chelsea drawn away to Southampton in third round

FA Cup: Chelsea drawn away to Southampton in third round

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Holders Chelsea will face Premier League opposition in the third round of the FA Cup after Sunday's draw gave them a tricky start to their defence away to Southampton.

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey

Injured Rafael to miss Man U's FA Cup game

Injured Rafael to miss Man U's FA Cup game

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva will miss Saturday's FA Cup fourth round match at Southampton after suffering concussion in the 3-2 victory over Blackpool, manager Alex Ferguson said on Wednesday.

FA Cup: Arsenal subdue Leeds to reach fourth round

FA Cup: Arsenal subdue Leeds to reach fourth round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Arsenal subdued a spirited Leeds United to reach the FA Cup fourth round with a 3-1 victory in a lively third-round replay at Elland Road on Wednesday.

FA Cup: United taste revenge to knock out holders City

FA Cup: United taste revenge to knock out holders City

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

Manchester United withstood a furious fightback by 10-man Manchester City to beat their local rivals 3-2 in a dramatic FA Cup third-round match at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Barnsley stun Liverpool 2-1 in FA Cup

Barnsley stun Liverpool 2-1 in FA Cup

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

Liverpool were knocked out of the FA Cup in stunning fashion on Saturday when Championship (second division) Barnsley beat them 2-1 at Anfield with a last-minute goal by Brian Howard.

EPL: QPR charged by FA for failing to control their players

EPL: QPR charged by FA for failing to control their players

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Queens Park Rangers have been charged by the English FA for failing to control their players during their Premier League game at home to Manchester City last Saturday.

EPL PIX: United go up to sixth; Brighton down Sheffield

EPL PIX: United go up to sixth; Brighton down Sheffield

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played in England on Sunday.

FA Cup PHOTOS: Plucky Arsenal ride on penalties to make final

FA Cup PHOTOS: Plucky Arsenal ride on penalties to make final

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Images from the FA Cup semi-final match as Arsenal beat Wigan Athletic 4-2 on penalties and enter the final.

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

Neymar to undergo surgery; sidelined for several months

Neymar to undergo surgery; sidelined for several months

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Brazil forward Neymar will be sidelined for several months as he requires surgery after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee.

US evades question on giving nod to Pak strike on Iran

US evades question on giving nod to Pak strike on Iran

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The United States on Thursday (local time) evaded a question on whether Pakistan held prior consultations with Washington, DC before conducting retaliatory air strikes on Iran.

Haaland wins UEFA award, Wiegman dedicates prize to Spain

Haaland wins UEFA award, Wiegman dedicates prize to Spain

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Norwegian Haaland beat his team mate Kevin De Bruyne and 2022 World Cup champion Lionel Messi after helping City win three major trophies, the Champions League, English Premier League and FA Cup.

Chelsea, Man U kept apart in FA Cup

Chelsea, Man U kept apart in FA Cup

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

The prospect of the first repeat FA Cup final for 123 years increased on Monday when holders Chelsea and last year's beaten finalists Manchester United were kept apart in the quarter-final draw.

Babel risks FA wrath after mocking ref on Twitter

Babel risks FA wrath after mocking ref on Twitter

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Liverpool's Ryan Babel could face disciplinary action for posting on Twitter a mocked-up picture of referee Howard Webb in a Manchester United shirt after a 1-0 FA Cup loss on Sunday.

SEE PIX! Fans throng to Man City's rain-soaked victory parade

SEE PIX! Fans throng to Man City's rain-soaked victory parade

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Thunderstorm could not dampen the rousing victory parade as Manchester City celebrated completing the long-awaited treble.

FA Cup: Southampton reach semis as Wigan dream ends

FA Cup: Southampton reach semis as Wigan dream ends

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Wigan, who had beaten three Premier League teams in the Cup including Manchester City in the previous round, could not convert their chances, however.

FA Cup: Man City score late to edge past Stoke

FA Cup: Man City score late to edge past Stoke

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

ManchesterCity booked their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup as Pablo Zabaleta scored a late winner with a neat finish to beat an organised StokeCity 1-0 on Saturday.

Spurs and Everton set up FA Cup semi-final derbies

Spurs and Everton set up FA Cup semi-final derbies

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Tottenham Hotspur scored three late goals to beat Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday and set up an FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea, after replaying the game that was abandoned when midfielder Fabrice Muamba suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch.

FA Cup: Everton's Lukaku grabs late equaliser against West Ham

FA Cup: Everton's Lukaku grabs late equaliser against West Ham

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Everton's Romelu Lukaku spared his side a fifth straight defeat by snatching an added-time equaliser to salvage a 1-1 home draw with West Ham United in the FA Cup third round on Tuesday.

FA Cup final offers Torres and Carroll chance of glory

FA Cup final offers Torres and Carroll chance of glory

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Either Fernando Torres of Chelsea or Andy Carroll of Liverpool, who have both hugely under-achieved since their record-breaking transfers last year, will claim one of English soccer's major prizes when their teams meet in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

Salah's late penalty earns Liverpool draw with Man Utd

Salah's late penalty earns Liverpool draw with Man Utd

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Mohamed Salah scored a late equaliser from a penalty kick as Liverpool escaped Old Trafford with a single point in a 2-2 draw with Manchester United to climb to even on points with Premier League leaders Arsenal.