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Fans' views will influence Wenger's future at Arsenal

Fans' views will influence Wenger's future at Arsenal

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will take into consideration the views of the club's divided fan base before deciding whether to extend his 20-year reign at the north London side.

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon men's singles champions

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

List of men's singles champions at Wimbledon:

Will Sweden find another Ibrahimovic? No says coach

Will Sweden find another Ibrahimovic? No says coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Zlatan Ibrahimovic played his last game for Sweden when they were knocked out of Euro 2016 on Wednesday and his coach said the country was unlikely to find another player like him.

League Cup: Liverpool leave it late on tough night for top clubs

League Cup: Liverpool leave it late on tough night for top clubs

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Liverpool needed two extra-time goals to beat NottsCounty 4-2 at Anfield on an eventful night for the Premier League clubs in the League Cup second round on Tuesday.

'Work work, work' is Real's mantra as Zidane praises subdued Ronaldo

'Work work, work' is Real's mantra as Zidane praises subdued Ronaldo

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane lavished praise on Cristiano Ronaldo after the three-time world player of the year appeared to struggle through the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Paris deal frames climate ambition in 'lens of equity': India

Paris deal frames climate ambition in 'lens of equity': India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The Paris climate change agreement is a victory for climate justice, India has said.

CA unable to find source of offensive Ashes tweet

CA unable to find source of offensive Ashes tweet

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Cricket Australia has failed to find the source of an offensive tweet on its official account during the national team's second Ashes Test against England in Lord's.

Headingley Test: Rain holds up New Zealand victory bid

Headingley Test: Rain holds up New Zealand victory bid

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

England, chasing 455 to pull off the highest successful run chase in Test history, reached 44 for no wicket at the close on a rain-hit fourth day of the second and final match of the series against New Zealand on Monday.

Napoli sign Albiol from Real Madrid for four years

Napoli sign Albiol from Real Madrid for four years

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Napoli have agreed to buy Spain centre back Raul Albiol from Real Madrid, the Serie A club said on Sunday.

In defeat, Mourinho remains optimistic

In defeat, Mourinho remains optimistic

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho both insisted the London side's 2-0 win on Sunday was not about them, or their rivalry, but in many ways it was.

4th ODI PHOTOS: Root, Morgan sizzle in record run chase

4th ODI PHOTOS: Root, Morgan sizzle in record run chase

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Classy centuries from captain Eoin Morgan and Joe Root propelled England to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand.

EPL: Liverpool continue march, Chelsea-Leicester draw

EPL: Liverpool continue march, Chelsea-Leicester draw

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

English Premier League leaders Liverpool opened up a 22-point gap at the top of the table with second-half goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jordan Henderson and a Mohamed Salah brace giving them a 4-0 home win over Southampton. A rare double from defender Antonio Rudiger earned Chelsea a point in an entertaining 2-2 draw with third-placed Leicester City.

Analysis: Mourinho frustrated as United break out of jail

Analysis: Mourinho frustrated as United break out of jail

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Jose Mourinho shared the honours with former mentor Louis van Gaal as his Chelsea side drew at Manchester United in the Premier league on Sunday, but there was no doubt which of the pair was happier with the 1-1 result.

Mumbai City FC set to sign former France striker Anelka for ISL

Mumbai City FC set to sign former France striker Anelka for ISL

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Nicolas Anelka could be a part of the Indian Super League football tournament as Mumbai City FC's negotiations with the former France and Chelsea striker are at an "advanced" stage.

Scholes, Ferdinand slam Van Gaal after United's 'disastrous' night

Scholes, Ferdinand slam Van Gaal after United's 'disastrous' night

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

'It was shambolic ... so bad' 'United didn't need a new philosophy, they had one for 20-odd years that worked'

World Cup Player of the Day: De Bruyne made the difference

World Cup Player of the Day: De Bruyne made the difference

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The former Chelsea player, who now plies his trade with Vfl Wolfsburg in Germany, scored the opener and created the second for Marc Wilmots' side.

Shastri to continue as Team Director till 2016 World T20

Shastri to continue as Team Director till 2016 World T20

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Ravi Shastri was retained as the Team Director of the Indian cricket team till the 2016 T20 World Cup at home, based on the recommendations of the BCCI advisory committee.

Jamie Vardy extends Leicester City contract till 2019

Jamie Vardy extends Leicester City contract till 2019

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

England striker Jamie Vardy has signed a new contract with Premier League leaders Leicester City that will keep him at the club until June 2019. The news completed a perfect Saturday for Leicester fans, still in ecstatic mood following the 3-1 win at Manchester City that left them five points clear at the top of the table. "I'm absolutely delighted to be fighting to achieve something special," Vardy told the club website (www.lcfc.co.uk). "I've never known a spirit like it, from the owners to the manager and his staff, the players and the fans. I want to be part of it for a long time. "Leicester have shown nothing but total faith in me since the day I arrived here three and a half years ago and it's impossible to measure how much that belief has helped me to improve," said Vardy.

Euro Preview: Will Lewandowski shine for Poland?

Euro Preview: Will Lewandowski shine for Poland?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Poland forward Robert Lewandowski and Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri, who have yet to shine at Euro 2016, will have another chance to brighten up the tournament when their teams clash in St Etienne in the last 16 on Saturday.

Champions League: Suarez shines in Barca win over City; Juve edge Dortmund

Champions League: Suarez shines in Barca win over City; Juve edge Dortmund

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Manchester City suffered from deja vu as Luis Suarez's double gave Barcelona a 2-1 first leg lead in a Champions League last 16 tie at the Etihad although Lionel Messi's late penalty miss left the door ajar on Tuesday.

Euro 2016: Late own goal gives Hungary 1-1 draw with Iceland

Euro 2016: Late own goal gives Hungary 1-1 draw with Iceland

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Iceland were within two minutes of a famous victory on their first appearance at a major tournament on Saturday only for Birkir Saevarsson to put through his own net to hand Hungary a 1-1 draw that leaves Euro 2016 Group F wide open.

Chelsea inch closer to EPL title with win at Everton

Chelsea inch closer to EPL title with win at Everton

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Chelsea took a major step towards the Premier League title with an impressive 3-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Talking points from the weekend in the English Premier League

Talking points from the weekend in the English Premier League

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Liverpool and champions Manchester City drew 0-0 at Anfield while Chelsea and Arsenal enjoyed comfortable away wins. City are top on goal difference from Liverpool and Chelsea with Arsenal two points behind.

PHOTOS: France overpower Croatia to win second World Cup

PHOTOS: France overpower Croatia to win second World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

France overwhelmed Croatia 4-2 in the World Cup final at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium on Sunday to lift the trophy for the second time in 20 years.

The Highs and Lows of Rooney's career

The Highs and Lows of Rooney's career

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Here is a fact file on the former Manchester United captain

Football Briefs: Giggs enjoys memorable homecoming

Football Briefs: Giggs enjoys memorable homecoming

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

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

Olympic hoodoo still haunts Deepika Kumari

Olympic hoodoo still haunts Deepika Kumari

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Archer Deepika Kumari expressed bewilderment after a dismal show during the women's team event where the Indian team finished a dejecting seventh in the qualification round of the Rio Olympics Games.

Saeed Jaffrey: The Great Entertainer

Saeed Jaffrey: The Great Entertainer

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

'Sent off to interview him in the late 1970s I met him in a cafe in New Delhi's Regal Building called The Parlour. With impromptu send-ups of Laurence Olivier, Sybil Thorndike and the rich, gravelly tones of a well-known All India Radio Hindi newsreader called Devki Nandan Pandey, he soon had the whole restaurant listening in.'

Football Extras: Lyon edge Bordeaux 3-2

Football Extras: Lyon edge Bordeaux 3-2

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

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

Terry in the limelight for good and bad

Terry in the limelight for good and bad

Rediff.com16 May 2017

John Terry has had many highs and a few lows in his two decades at Chelsea, so it was fitting that he was both hero and villain in what was possibly his last full appearance for the club he joined as a 14-year-old schoolboy.

How Luiz has become Chelsea's defensive rock

How Luiz has become Chelsea's defensive rock

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Chelsea's David Luiz never really looked cut out for a role as a defensive rock in one of England's meanest rearguards.

EPL title in the bag, Conte sets sights on FA Cup

EPL title in the bag, Conte sets sights on FA Cup

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Antonio Conte spent the immediate aftermath of Chelsea's title-winning 1-0 victory at West Bromwich Albion on Friday being bounced skywards by his players but once back on terra firma his mind was already focusing on the next target -- the double.

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The one thing that a cricketer aspires for is earning the respect of the dressing room and that respect is earned only when any player puts his hand up in adverse conditions and does his job for the team.'

FA Cup: Relief for Van Gaal as Manchester United march into last eight

FA Cup: Relief for Van Gaal as Manchester United march into last eight

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Manchester United provided some blessed relief to under-fire manager Louis van Gaal by powering into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 romp at League One (third-tier) Shrewsbury Town.

Kepa and Courtois: A tale of two goalkeepers

Kepa and Courtois: A tale of two goalkeepers

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Chelsea have signed Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for a world record 80 million-euro ($92.8 million) fee from Athletic Bilbao, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Euro: Belgium's late strike sends them through as Ibrahimovic bows out

Euro: Belgium's late strike sends them through as Ibrahimovic bows out

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Belgium went through to the last-16 at Euro 2016 on Wednesday when Radja Nainggolan's late strike gave them a 1-0 win over Sweden, who were knocked out after scoring only once in three games.

Euro Preview: Turkey hope to seize last chance against Czechs

Euro Preview: Turkey hope to seize last chance against Czechs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Turkey have left it late to bid for a place in the knockout stage of Euro 2016 but defender Gokhan Gonul believes they still have a chance, if they can beat a buoyant Czech side in their final Group D game on Tuesday.

Euro 2016: England tight-lipped on choice of strikers

Euro 2016: England tight-lipped on choice of strikers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

England manager Roy Hodgson gave few clues on Sunday when asked about his attack for the final Group B game against Slovakia from which they need a point to qualify for the knockout stage of Euro 2016. Harry Kane started to disappointing effect in the 1-1 draw against Russia and was then substituted at halftime against Wales with England trailing 1-0. Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Vardy came on to change the game, each scoring in a 2-1 win and both have been tipped to play against Slovakia on Monday.

Euro Preview: Here's what Albania needs to do against Romania

Euro Preview: Here's what Albania needs to do against Romania

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

After a couple of solid defensive performances in defeats by Switzerland and France, Albania need to discover some scoring form against Romania, their Italian coach Gianni De Biasi said ahead of Sunday's vital Euro 2016 Group A fixture.

Dreamers Leicester ready for hardened Atletico

Dreamers Leicester ready for hardened Atletico

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Before Leicester enchanted the sporting world last year with their miraculous Premier League title win, Atletico had worked similar wonders in 2014 by breaking the strangehold of Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga.