News for 'Greater Manchester'

4 weeks to get body from UK? Anuj's family in shock

4 weeks to get body from UK? Anuj's family in shock

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

While the murder of their 23-year-old son at Salford, Greater Manchester, was shocking enough, the news that his dead body will take another four weeks to be sent to India has sapped them completely.

Soccer: Manchester United's Martial loaned out to Sevilla

Soccer: Manchester United's Martial loaned out to Sevilla

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Ola-Uber battle hots up, this time in UK

Ola-Uber battle hots up, this time in UK

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Ola said it has obtained licences to operate in South Wales and Greater Manchester, and will launch operations in South Wales by September.

Mobile phones may be extinct in 5 years!

Mobile phones may be extinct in 5 years!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

A UK professor predicts mobile computers will take the place of cell phones.

PIX: Arsenal go top of Premier League with win over Wolves

PIX: Arsenal go top of Premier League with win over Wolves

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

British cops quit over race investigation

British cops quit over race investigation

Rediff.com22 Oct 2003

Seven recruits and an officer were identified as making racist remarks in The Secret Policeman, a BBC documentary that was made using Tehelka-style techniques.

Husband held for pregnant teen's murder

Husband held for pregnant teen's murder

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Police confirmed that several members of her family were being questioned over her death.

Mourinho, Moyes charged with misconduct by FA

Mourinho, Moyes charged with misconduct by FA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct in the wake of his comments about referee Anthony Taylor before Manchester United's goalless draw with Liverpool last week, the Football Association said on Thursday.

EPL: Arsenal thrash Palace to move up to third

EPL: Arsenal thrash Palace to move up to third

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Arsenal's victory ended a run of three successive defeats in all competitions and put them level on 43 points with Aston Villa and champions Manchester City. Arsenal's goal difference is superior to Villa's but worse than City's.

Five racist British cops quit

Five racist British cops quit

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

This follows an undercover television documentary broadcast on Tuesday night.

Australia's Faulkner charged with drink-driving

Australia's Faulkner charged with drink-driving

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Australia all-rounder James Faulkner has been charged with drink-driving by Greater Manchester Police, Cricket Australia said on Friday.

Greater say for soccer fans via takeover rule shake-up?

Greater say for soccer fans via takeover rule shake-up?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

New buyers of English and Welsh soccer clubs may be forced to sell up to 10 per cent of their stakes to fans of the club under plans put forward on Friday by Britain's opposition Labour party to shake up club ownership and governance rules.

Manchester Utd thrash Everton, Arsenal hold Chelsea goalless

Manchester Utd thrash Everton, Arsenal hold Chelsea goalless

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Antonio Valencia's early thunderbolt put Manchester United en route to a 4-0 Premier League victory over Everton on Sunday, but they needed a flurry of late goals to finally subdue their unfortunate visitors.

PHOTOS: Manchester United down City, Chelsea lose to West Ham

PHOTOS: Manchester United down City, Chelsea lose to West Ham

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Juan Mata swept home to steer Manchester United into the League Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over holders and bitter local rivals Manchester City on Wednesday as Jose Mourinho got one over old adversary Pep Guardiola.

PHOTOS: Manchester City rally to beat Arsenal

PHOTOS: Manchester City rally to beat Arsenal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Second-half goals from Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling stunned Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday as Manchester City came from behind to win 2-1 and move seven points behind leaders Chelsea.

British 'family' of 9 held on Turkey-Syria border; probe on

British 'family' of 9 held on Turkey-Syria border; probe on

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

They may have travelled there to join the dreaded Islamic State militant group.

Van Gaal's Manchester United regaining reputation as entertainers

Van Gaal's Manchester United regaining reputation as entertainers

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Manchester United may still be some way from the team that won 13 league titles under Alex Ferguson, but a combination of exciting attacking players and suspect defense means they are regaining the club's reputation for great entertainment.

2 teens arrested in UK over Texas synagogue siege

2 teens arrested in UK over Texas synagogue siege

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

British citizen Malik Faisal Akram, 44, from Blackburn, was shot dead after a standoff with police in Colleyville, Texas.

Vaughan wants England to adopt Man City manager Guardiola's approach

Vaughan wants England to adopt Man City manager Guardiola's approach

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

For Michael Vaughan, Pep Guardiola is the best sporting leader in the last 15 years and the former England skipper won't mind if Ben Stokes employs Manchester City manager's approach of never allowing players to take their places for granted.

UEFA charge Man Utd, Liverpool over crowd trouble

UEFA charge Man Utd, Liverpool over crowd trouble

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

European soccer body UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Manchester United and Liverpool on Friday after fans clashed and threw objects during a Europa League tie at Old Trafford.

Manchester Utd topple Real Madrid from perch to become richest club

Manchester Utd topple Real Madrid from perch to become richest club

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Manchester United have deposed Real Madrid as the world's richest soccer club after revenue grew to a record $735 million in 2015-16, according to Deloitte's annual Money League published on Thursday.

Champions League PICS: Barca, PSG, Manchester Utd steer clear

Champions League PICS: Barca, PSG, Manchester Utd steer clear

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

A summary of Wednesday's group matches in the UEFA Champions League.

Sadiq Khan wins second term as London Mayor, hails overwhelming mandate

Sadiq Khan wins second term as London Mayor, hails overwhelming mandate

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The Pakistani-origin former Labour member of Parliament was the first Muslim mayor of a European capital city when he was first elected in 2016. The mayoral poll was due last year but was postponed by a year at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

Football Briefs: Atletico report Barcelona over Griezmann approach

Football Briefs: Atletico report Barcelona over Griezmann approach

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

What Man City must do to finish off PSG

What Man City must do to finish off PSG

Rediff.com3 May 2021

City hold a 2-1 lead after an impressive performance in Paris last week and Guardiola's men are within touching distance of their first Champions League final.

Military funeral for soldier killed in London terror attack

Military funeral for soldier killed in London terror attack

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Britain will hold a private military funeral for the soldier who was hacked to death in a terror attack on a London street in May.

Britain refuses to extradite Dawood aide Tiger Hanif

Britain refuses to extradite Dawood aide Tiger Hanif

Rediff.com18 May 2020

The British government has turned down India's request for the extradition of Tiger Hanif, an alleged aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim wanted in India in connection with two bomb blasts in Surat in 1993, the UK home office has confirmed.

'I was blown 30 feet away': Eyewitnesses describe blast horror

'I was blown 30 feet away': Eyewitnesses describe blast horror

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Some eyewitnesses present at the sight of attack gave their horrific accounts about what happened during the attack.

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Bayern's Mazraoui suffers heart complications due to COVID

Ronaldo joins Saudi's Al Nassr in record $214m deal

Ronaldo joins Saudi's Al Nassr in record $214m deal

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a 2-1/2 year contract.

EPL: United's Solskjaer delivers perfect reply to his doubters

EPL: United's Solskjaer delivers perfect reply to his doubters

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

The United fans, who celebrated the victory at the end of the game with the manager and players, have not been the source of criticism of Solskjaer -- indeed the Norwegian has enjoyed strong backing from supporters who attend games at Old Trafford and those who travel away.

'Debutant' Ronaldo brings house down at Old Trafford

'Debutant' Ronaldo brings house down at Old Trafford

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

CR7 started the game against the Toons in his second debut at Old Trafford.

PIX: Liverpool edge Chelsea on penalties to win FA Cup

PIX: Liverpool edge Chelsea on penalties to win FA Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Liverpool won an absorbing English FA Cup final on Saturday as they prevailed 6-5 in a penalty shootout after the Wembley showpiece somehow ended 0-0 after extra time.

Prankster ruins May's major speech in UK

Prankster ruins May's major speech in UK

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

He was arrested by Swiss authorities for trespassing at the event in July 2015 but later released.

Sports Shorts: 'Racist abuse a disgrace and FIFA must act'

Sports Shorts: 'Racist abuse a disgrace and FIFA must act'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has said the abuse he suffered on social media is 'a disgrace' and called for world soccer's governing body FIFA to reassess the way they deal with racism.

Younis Khan steps down as Pakistan batting coach

Younis Khan steps down as Pakistan batting coach

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Younis was appointed last November on a two-year contract that ran until the T20 World Cup in Australia next year.

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

EPL PIX: Arsenal rally to beat West Ham; Spurs held

EPL PIX: Arsenal rally to beat West Ham; Spurs held

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A round-up of the action in the English Premier League on Monday.

EPL: Spurs, Arsenal lose as Ronaldo fires United back into fourth place race

EPL: Spurs, Arsenal lose as Ronaldo fires United back into fourth place race

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Football Focus: 'Spurs must aim higher than just finishing above Arsenal'

Football Focus: 'Spurs must aim higher than just finishing above Arsenal'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field