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Can a weakened United snap Arsenal's 16-match unbeaten run?

Can a weakened United snap Arsenal's 16-match unbeaten run?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is fit to face Arsenal on Saturday, his manager Jose Mourinho said, after reportedly injuring his knee tripping over an energy drink bottle in the Wembley dressing room last week.

Why soccer managers are often on the move...

Why soccer managers are often on the move...

Rediff.com27 May 2016

England's League Managers' Association has revealed that the average tenure of a Premier League manager is now little more than two seasons, with 11 of last year's 20 starters already kicked out.

'With no Champions League distraction, Reds have advantage in EPL title race'

'With no Champions League distraction, Reds have advantage in EPL title race'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes Liverpool have an advantage in the Premier League title race because they will not be distracted by the Champions League.

'My 100th victory in the Premier League is going to happen'

'My 100th victory in the Premier League is going to happen'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Chelsea head into Sunday's home game against Premier League champions Manchester United with manager Jose Mourinho looking to clock up 100 wins in the Premier League.

Sports Shorts: Drogba set for Chelsea return this season?

Sports Shorts: Drogba set for Chelsea return this season?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

If reports in the French media are to be believed, Didier Drogba's return to Chelsea on a one-year-contract could be confirmed this week.

Can France emulate World Cup-Euro double?

Can France emulate World Cup-Euro double?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The 44-year-old Pires was a member of the French side and teammate of current national manager Didier Deschamps that won the tournament for the first time at home in 1998.

EPL: What you must not miss this weekend

EPL: What you must not miss this weekend

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

If their rivalry as coaches in Spain is anything to go by, Jose Mourinho will emerge victorious, and possibly by a big margin, when his Chelsea side play Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Alonso, Benzema out of Real match at Deportivo

Alonso, Benzema out of Real match at Deportivo

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has left midfielder Xabi Alonso and forward Karim Benzema out of his squad for Saturday's La Liga game at bottom side Deportivo La Coruna as they continue their recuperation from minor injuries.

Normality returning for Chelsea under Guus Hiddink

Normality returning for Chelsea under Guus Hiddink

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

In the middle of Chelsea's most chaotic season in decades, a semblance of normality has broken out.

EPL PHOTOS: How Gerrard's slip-up could cost Liverpool in title bid

EPL PHOTOS: How Gerrard's slip-up could cost Liverpool in title bid

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

With a first title in 24 years close enough to touch Liverpool were undone by old nemesis Jose Mourinho whose Chelsea side inflicted a potentially mortal blow with a 2-0 win at Anfield on Sunday.

Mourinho critical of Premier League schedule before Fulham tie

Mourinho critical of Premier League schedule before Fulham tie

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has hit out at the Premier League schedule, saying his players have not had a chance to recover from their midweek Champions League match before playing Fulham on Saturday.

La Liga: Madrid hit 100-points mark, Villarreal relegated

La Liga: Madrid hit 100-points mark, Villarreal relegated

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Newly-crowned champions Real Madrid beat Mallorca 4-1 to break the 100-point barrier on the final day of La Liga season as Villarreal sensationally slipped through the relegation trapdoor.

Casillas battling to win back place in Real team

Casillas battling to win back place in Real team

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Real Madrid goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas says he is fighting to prove to coach Jose Mourinho that he deserves his place back in the side after the Portuguese controversially dropped him for last month's La Liga match at Malaga.

'Special One' ready with Plan B if Rooney chase fails

'Special One' ready with Plan B if Rooney chase fails

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has drawn up a contingency plan in the event he fails to land his number one target, Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, before the transfer window closes on September 2.

EPL: Mourinho and Wenger clash as Chelsea beat Arsenal

EPL: Mourinho and Wenger clash as Chelsea beat Arsenal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Jose Mourinho maintained his hold over Arsene Wenger with leaders Chelsea enjoying a routine 2-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday after the two old adversaries became involved in an ugly touchline spat.

EPL: Rooney on bench, Rashford in for Leicester game

EPL: Rooney on bench, Rashford in for Leicester game

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney was dropped to the substitutes' bench for the Premier League match against champions Leicester City on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Mourinho slips and falls at Russian ice hockey game

Sports Shorts: Mourinho slips and falls at Russian ice hockey game

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Alonso, Benzema return for King's Cup 'Classico'

Alonso, Benzema return for King's Cup 'Classico'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Real Madrid should have midfielder Xabi Alonso and forward Karim Benzema back from minor injuries for Tuesday's King's Cup semi-final second leg at holders Barcelona, coach Jose Mourinho said on Monday.

Why young strikers must seek game-time away from big clubs...

Why young strikers must seek game-time away from big clubs...

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

England's young forwards must consider leaving major clubs to play more regularly in their preferred positions and boost their chances of breaking into the national team, former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright has said.

Inter Milan's tactics under scrutiny

Inter Milan's tactics under scrutiny

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho's fixation with playing three up front will come under further scrutiny at home to Werder Bremen.

Inter's tactics under scrutiny for Werder visit

Inter's tactics under scrutiny for Werder visit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho's fixation with playing three up front will come under further scrutiny at home to Werder Bremen on Wednesday following Sunday's 1-0 defeat by AC Milan.

Chelsea attempt to keep focus on Valencia

Chelsea attempt to keep focus on Valencia

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

Chelsea will take on Valencia in a Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday amid fresh speculation that coach Jose Mourinho is in his final season at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea doctor Carneiro restricted from matches and training

Chelsea doctor Carneiro restricted from matches and training

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Eva Carneiro set to lose place on bench after Mourinho criticism

Hiddink gets another chance to revive Chelsea's fortunes

Hiddink gets another chance to revive Chelsea's fortunes

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Dutchman Guus Hiddink was named as Premier League champions Chelsea's interim manager for a second time on Saturday following the sacking of Jose Mourinho, the club said in a statement.

Are you looking at the worst manager in the history of football?

Are you looking at the worst manager in the history of football?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has sarcastically labelled himself the worst manager in the history of football after he faced criticism following a recent slump in form.

'Chelsea hasn't lost in four months, so the team should feel good'

'Chelsea hasn't lost in four months, so the team should feel good'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Chelsea have not been beaten at home by Tottenham Hotspur since 1990 when former England marksman Gary Lineker scored one of the goals in a 2-1 victory. But the Blues' remarkable record against Spurs at Stamford Bridge was of no interest to manager Jose Mourinho ahead of Wednesday's London derby.

'Ronaldo could return for Spurs game'

'Ronaldo could return for Spurs game'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Cristiano Ronaldo should be fit to play a part in Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Tottenham Hotspur, coach Jose Mourinho said on Wednesday.

'Shevchenko was not my first option'

'Shevchenko was not my first option'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Andriy Shevchenko failed at Chelsea because he was too used to being treated like a prince at AC Milan, according to his former coach Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese, who will come face to face with Shevchenko again in this season's Milan derbies, said the striker was not his first choice in the transfer market.

Ozil double earns Real Madrid comeback victory

Ozil double earns Real Madrid comeback victory

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Mesut Ozil netted a superb double to fire Real Madrid to a 3-2 comeback win at Real Valladolid on Saturday and lift Jose Mourinho's side within two points of second-placed Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

Mourinho praises 'Made in Arsenal' Fabregas

Mourinho praises 'Made in Arsenal' Fabregas

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Cesc Fabregas might have been "Made in Arsenal" but all that matters for his manager Jose Mourinho is that he has been playing "phenomenal" football for top-of-the-table Chelsea.

Real Madrid v Barcelona: The ' El Clasico' in numbers

Real Madrid v Barcelona: The ' El Clasico' in numbers

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

The numbers behind Sunday's 'El Clasico' between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Bernabeu stadium.

Chelsea's Costa hospitalised following rib injury

Chelsea's Costa hospitalised following rib injury

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Jose Mourinho has confirmed Diego Costa was taken to hospital with a rib injury suffered during Chelsea's Capital One League Cup match at StokeCity on Tuesday.

Stuck in traffic, Casillas fined for arriving late to training

Stuck in traffic, Casillas fined for arriving late to training

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas was fined for turning up late to training on Monday despite having evidence for coach Jose Mourinho that he was stuck in a traffic jam.

Sevilla beat Roma to win seventh Europa League crown

Sevilla beat Roma to win seventh Europa League crown

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Sevilla maintained their incredible record in the competition after an otherwise difficult season.

Europa League: West Ham, Napoli record wins

Europa League: West Ham, Napoli record wins

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Napoli kept alive their hopes of advancing from Group C after Lorenzo Insigne, Victor Osimhen and Matteo Politano secured a 3-0 home win over Legia Warsaw.

Casillas asks for patience from Real supporters

Casillas asks for patience from Real supporters

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas called for patience from the club's demanding fans after the La Liga giants failed to sparkle in Saturday's laboured 1-0 win over Osasuna.

Balotelli, Maicon not for sale: Inter Milan

Balotelli, Maicon not for sale: Inter Milan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Striker Mario Balotelli does not have a price and right back Maicon is also not on the market, Inter Milan sporting director Marco Branca said on Wednesday.

Spurs sack Stellini; Mason to take charge

Spurs sack Stellini; Mason to take charge

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

In Conte's absence, Stellini guided Spurs to wins over Manchester City, West Ham United and Chelsea.

Depleted Chelsea feel the strain

Depleted Chelsea feel the strain

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

'United have a future without me and I have a future without them'

'United have a future without me and I have a future without them'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

United sacked Mourinho on Tuesday after suffering their worst start to a season for 28 years and replaced him with former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer until the end of the current Premier League campaign.