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EPL: Arsenal CEO Venkatesham to step down next year

EPL: Arsenal CEO Venkatesham to step down next year

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Kyle Walker extends Manchester City stay until 2026

FA Cup final offers path to glory or consolation

FA Cup final offers path to glory or consolation

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Saturday's FA Cup final gives Everton the chance to cap an impressive season with rare silverware while for Chelsea it offers little more than a minor consolation in another frustrating campaign. Chelsea will want a rousing send-off for manager Guus Hiddink but having lost so painfully to Barcelona in the Champions League semis and finishing third in the league, it will not be easy to motivate themselves.

Late Watson goal gives Wigan FA Cup triumph over Man City

Late Watson goal gives Wigan FA Cup triumph over Man City

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Wigan Athletic claimed one of the greatest FA Cup final upsets of all time when a 90th minute header from substitute Ben Watson gave them a 1-0 win over highly-fancied Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

Gundogan ready to be a mentor for Barca's young midfielders

Gundogan ready to be a mentor for Barca's young midfielders

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

When asked about Barcelona's youth and talent in midfield especially, Gundogan said he had a lot to offer the team with his experience.

Police chiefs apologise for Hillsborough disaster after 34 years

Police chiefs apologise for Hillsborough disaster after 34 years

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

"Police failures were the main cause of the tragedy and have continued to blight the lives of family members ever since."

England's Southgate not calling it quits just yet

England's Southgate not calling it quits just yet

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Over the course of the next two years, the former England international was able to engineer a turnaround in fortunes for the team, leading them to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals before their run to the final of the Euro 2020 tournament last year.

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Manchester United climb into sixth place with 3-0 West Ham win

Giggs likely to miss FA Cup semi-final

Giggs likely to miss FA Cup semi-final

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

The Manchester United winger is likely to miss the FA Cup semi-final against Newcastle because of a hamstring injury.

PHOTOS: Adrian is West Ham hero in FA Cup thriller

PHOTOS: Adrian is West Ham hero in FA Cup thriller

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Adrian fired past opposite number and Spanish compatriot Joel Robles immediately after the Everton keeper had crashed his spot kick against the crossbar as West Ham won 9-8 on penalties.

Poland's Marciniak to officiate World Cup final

Poland's Marciniak to officiate World Cup final

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Qatari Abdulrahman Al Jassim was appointed to referee the third-place match between Croatia and Morocco at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.

Goalkeeper De Gea leaves Manchester United

Goalkeeper De Gea leaves Manchester United

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

David De Gea has left Manchester United following the end of his contract after 12 seasons with the Old Trafford side.

Man United to face arch-rivals Liverpool in FA Cup

Man United to face arch-rivals Liverpool in FA Cup

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Manchester United and Liverpool, England's two most successful clubs, will do battle in the third round of the FA Cup after the draw was made on Sunday.

'Manchester City are the team to beat'

'Manchester City are the team to beat'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Arsenal enjoyed an eight-point lead over City until mid-March but lost it at the end of April and will now look to seek revenge in Sunday's traditional curtain-raiser to the Premier League season, in the Community Shield, at Wembley.

Ayodhya Is Getting Ready For The Big Day

Ayodhya Is Getting Ready For The Big Day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

With the spate of businesses turning their attention to Ayodhya, land rates have shot up, in some pockets by as much as 10 times. Whether one walks into a hotel lobby or sits down for a meal, land deals are being discussed at every other table -- one on one or among groups.

FA Cup: Manchester City find scoring touch to beat Chelsea 2-0

FA Cup: Manchester City find scoring touch to beat Chelsea 2-0

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Manchester City rediscovered their swagger to beat Chelsea 2-0 and move into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday, Manuel Pellegrini winning the battle of tactical wits against Jose Mourinho.

EPL: Conte and Tuchel charged with improper conduct

EPL: Conte and Tuchel charged with improper conduct

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and his Tottenham Hotspur counterpart Antonio Conte have been charged by the Football Association (FA) following their confrontation after Sunday's heated Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge.

Grant ready to take on Chelsea in FA Cup final

Grant ready to take on Chelsea in FA Cup final

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Two years after steering Chelsea's princes into the Champions League final, Avram Grant was celebrating again on Sunday after Premier League paupers Portsmouth booked a place in the FA Cup equivalent.

Henry, Campbell out of Arsenal FA Cup semi

Henry, Campbell out of Arsenal FA Cup semi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Arsenal's top scorer Thierry Henry has been ruled out of their FA Cup semi-final against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday due to a groin injury.

FA asks for TV footage of Stamford Bridge fracas

FA asks for TV footage of Stamford Bridge fracas

Rediff.com27 Apr 2008

The FA will request CCTV footage of the fracas between several Manchester United players and Chelsea ground staff after the teams' Stamford Bridge Premier League game on Saturday.

World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar injured, Brazil's 37-game streak ends

World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar injured, Brazil's 37-game streak ends

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Neymar injured as Brazil lose 2-0 in Uruguay

Chelsea's Tuchel banned for Leicester game after Conte fracas

Chelsea's Tuchel banned for Leicester game after Conte fracas

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Both managers were fined by the FA but only Tuchel will serve a ban as he was found "largely culpable" for the fracas following the managers' post-match handshake.

Portsmouth back in FA Cup final after 69 years

Portsmouth back in FA Cup final after 69 years

Rediff.com5 Apr 2008

Portsmouth reached the FA Cup final for the first time in 69 years on Saturday when a 54th minute goal from Nwankwo Kanu gave them a 1-0 semi-final win over West Bromwich Albion at Wembley Stadium. Portsmouth will now play either Cardiff City or Barnsley, who meet in an all-Championship semi-final on Sunday, in the final at Wembley on May 17.

FA Cup: Chelsea thrash lowly Dons 5-1; Racist chants embroil Everton match

FA Cup: Chelsea thrash lowly Dons 5-1; Racist chants embroil Everton match

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Chelsea banished any fears of a repeat of last season's shock FA Cup fourth-round exit to Bradford City when they crushed Championship (second-tier) side Milton Keynes Dons 5-1 away to reach the fifth round on Sunday.

EPL: Chelsea's Mourinho courts controversy, charged by FA

EPL: Chelsea's Mourinho courts controversy, charged by FA

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with improper conduct for his behaviour during a Premier League game against CardiffCity, the FA said on Monday.

Liverpool's Salah extends stay at Anfield

Liverpool's Salah extends stay at Anfield

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'I think you can see in the last five or six years the team was always going (upwards). Last season we were close to winning four, but unfortunately in the last week of the season we lost two trophies.'

Maamannan Review: Udhayanidhi Stalin's The Weak Point

Maamannan Review: Udhayanidhi Stalin's The Weak Point

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Maamannan could have been so much better with an alternate lead actor and a tighter, more gripping storytelling, sighs a disappointed Divya Nair.

FA Cup: Van Persie on the spot as Arsenal beat Villa

FA Cup: Van Persie on the spot as Arsenal beat Villa

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Arsenal scored three goals in a seven-minute burst after halftime against visitors Aston Villa, including two penalties from Robin van Persie, as they staged a dramatic comeback to win 3-2 and reach the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday.

Manchester United back in Champions League; Liverpool miss out

Manchester United back in Champions League; Liverpool miss out

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Manchester United will be back in action in next season's Champions League after they hammered Chelsea 4-1.

Champions League success sends Man City fans into dreamland

Champions League success sends Man City fans into dreamland

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

City fans were in dreamland after their side finally lifted the Champions League trophy

Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Barcelona have won the Champions League five times, most recently in 2015, and face a tough task to get back to the top table of European football after being forced to sell club legend Lionel Messi due to financial problems.

FA Cup PIX: Aguero scores twice in City win, Chelsea held by Norwich

FA Cup PIX: Aguero scores twice in City win, Chelsea held by Norwich

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Former Cup winners Coventry, now plying their trade in the bottom division of the Football League, revived memories of happier times as Jordan Willis and Jack Grimmer scored the goals in a 2-1 victory at the Ricoh Arena.

Arsenal knock Man U out of FA Cup

Arsenal knock Man U out of FA Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2003

The holders swept into the quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory.

Celtic coast to 5-1 Scottish FA Cup win

Celtic coast to 5-1 Scottish FA Cup win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

Scott McDonald grabbed two goals as holders Celtic coasted to a 5-1 Scottish FA Cup fifth round win at Kilmarnock on Saturday.

FA Cup: United's win over Derby allows Van Gaal to breathe easy

FA Cup: United's win over Derby allows Van Gaal to breathe easy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Under-pressure Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal enjoyed a rare highlight after weeks of gloom when his side comfortably beat Derby County 3-1 on Friday to reach the FA Cup fifth round.

United face Chelsea for FA Cup in grudge match

United face Chelsea for FA Cup in grudge match

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Spurred on by the attacking flair of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, United have already put an end to two consecutive years of Chelsea domination of the Premier League.

Manchester United's Rangnick takes over as Austria coach

Manchester United's Rangnick takes over as Austria coach

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Manchester United's interim manager Ralf Rangnick has been appointed as the Austrian national team coach on a two-year deal tasked with qualifying for Euro 2024.

Arsenal drawn to play Bolton in FA Cup again

Arsenal drawn to play Bolton in FA Cup again

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Arsenal and Bolton Wanderers will face each other in the FA Cup for the third successive season after being paired in the fourth round draw on Monday.

Klopp says he turned down Bayern to stay at Liverpool

Klopp says he turned down Bayern to stay at Liverpool

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said he had turned down Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich "a few times"

No manager yet, Brazil's older players will need to step up!

No manager yet, Brazil's older players will need to step up!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Brazil's older players will have to step up to lead the team as they continue without a full time manager, defender Danilo said on Friday.

Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli sign forward Mahrez from Man City

Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli sign forward Mahrez from Man City

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez has joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli from Manchester City on a deal until 2027.