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Ranieri has betrayed me, says Leicester striker Ulloa

Ranieri has betrayed me, says Leicester striker Ulloa

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Leicester City striker Leonardo Ulloa has accused manager Claudio Ranieri of betraying him and said he will never play for the Premier League champions again.

Managers are hired to take risks, says Ranieri as Foxes chase title

Managers are hired to take risks, says Ranieri as Foxes chase title

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri said it was his job to take risks and chase victories if they are to land the unlikeliest of Premier League titles.

Champions Leicester City are 'having a party' with EPL title in the bag

Champions Leicester City are 'having a party' with EPL title in the bag

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Here are a few pictures from the Foxes' celebrations that the club posted on their Twitter page with the hashtag -- Having a party!

Transfer rumours: Griezmann to Manchester United, Ibra to Napoli?

Transfer rumours: Griezmann to Manchester United, Ibra to Napoli?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

France international striker Antoine Griezmann has reached an agreement with Manchester United over a transfer from Atletico Madrid at the end of the season, Yahoo Sport has reported.

It's 'squeaky-bum time' in the EPL

It's 'squeaky-bum time' in the EPL

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Alex Ferguson famously described the Premier League title run-in as 'squeaky-bum time' and leaders Leicester City and second-placed Tottenham Hotspur look best-placed to handle the pressure.

Leicester City sack director of football

Leicester City sack director of football

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Leicester City sacked director of football Terry Robinson on Sunday as the Premier League's bottom side look to avoid another transfer window of disappointment.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea late show sinks Southampton; Leicester's dream stays alive

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea late show sinks Southampton; Leicester's dream stays alive

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Cesc Fabregas and Branislav Ivanovic struck late goals to earn improving champions Chelsea a 2-1 victory at Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.

EPL PHOTOS: Leicester held by City, share top spot with Arsenal

EPL PHOTOS: Leicester held by City, share top spot with Arsenal

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

LeicesterCity went level on points with Premier League leaders Arsenal after drawing 0-0 with title rivals ManchesterCity at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday.

EPL: Liverpool thump toothless Spurs, Arsenal held by Leicester

EPL: Liverpool thump toothless Spurs, Arsenal held by Leicester

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Liverpool produce an irresistible performance to dismantle a toothless Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 and Arsenal were held 1-1 by Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

Atletico prove fairytale killers to end Leicester's run

Atletico prove fairytale killers to end Leicester's run

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Atletico Madrid proved too streetwise to entertain another Leicester City fairytale as they quelled a stirring home display to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the third time in four seasons on Tuesday, winning 2-1 on aggregate.

Thai owners expect best behaviour from Leicester stars

Thai owners expect best behaviour from Leicester stars

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Premier League champions Leicester City have been warned to behave on their tour to Thailand - after last year's antics led to the sacking of three players and manager Nigel Pearson.

Southampton's Ronald Koeman nominated for Premier League award

Southampton's Ronald Koeman nominated for Premier League award

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Southampton's barnstorming start to the Premier League season has been reflected in a trio of nominations for early-season awards. Dutchman Ronald Koeman has been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Month award.

EPL PHOTOS: Leicester on verge of title; Sunderland draw with Arsenal

EPL PHOTOS: Leicester on verge of title; Sunderland draw with Arsenal

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Leicester City were left in touching distance of a fairytale first Premier League title on Sunday after Leonardo Ulloa's double helped them outclass Swansea City at a delirious King Power Stadium.

FA Cup: Hull City, Charlton advance to quarter-finals

FA Cup: Hull City, Charlton advance to quarter-finals

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Goals from Curtis Davies and Robert Koren earned HullCity a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 replay win at home to Brighton and Hove Albion on Monday.

EPL: Manchester United suffer shock defeat at Leicester City

EPL: Manchester United suffer shock defeat at Leicester City

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

A controversial penalty in the dying minutes cost Manchester United dear as they suffered another defeat after Leicester City fought back brilliantly to win 5-3 at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.

Remember EPL champs Leicester? They are facing relegation now

Remember EPL champs Leicester? They are facing relegation now

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Champions Leicester will be relegated from the Premier League if they don't improve quickly, goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel said after their 3-0 home defeat by Manchester United on Sunday.

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland hold Liverpool; 10-man City beat Burnley

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland hold Liverpool; 10-man City beat Burnley

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Monday

West Brom knocked out of FA Cup after week of woe

West Brom knocked out of FA Cup after week of woe

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Defeat always seemed likely for West Brom, who are bottom of the Premier League and sacked their chairman and chief-executive on Tuesday.

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.

Jamie Vardy's rise reads like an old-fashioned comic book

Jamie Vardy's rise reads like an old-fashioned comic book

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Jamie Vardy's rise from the wilderness of non-League football to playing for England, scoring in 10 consecutive Premier League matches and leading Leicester City to the top of the table reads like a story from an outdated comic book.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Rediff.com brings a preview of the main matches coming up this weekend in the English Premier League.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea inch towards title with gritty United win

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea inch towards title with gritty United win

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Chelsea are 10 points clear at top of the English Premier League championship table.

EPL PHOTOS: West Ham dent Leicester's title challenge; Liverpool beat Bournemouth

EPL PHOTOS: West Ham dent Leicester's title challenge; Liverpool beat Bournemouth

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Leicester City stumbled on their march towards the Premier League title when they drew 2-2 with West Ham United and had goalscorer Jamie Vardy sent off at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.

EPL PHOTOS: Carroll heads West Ham to third spot, Leicester lose

EPL PHOTOS: Carroll heads West Ham to third spot, Leicester lose

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Images from the Enlish Premier League matches played on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Arsenal lose to Everton, Leicester back into doldrums

PHOTOS: Arsenal lose to Everton, Leicester back into doldrums

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Ashley Williams powered home a towering header in the 86th minute as Everton fought back to claim a 2-1 win over Arsenal as the title hopefuls blew the chance to return to the Premier League summit.

Vardy equals record as Leicester go top, Chelsea win at last

Vardy equals record as Leicester go top, Chelsea win at last

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Jamie Vardy equalled the English Premier League record by scoring for a 10th successive match as his Leicester City side went top after winning 3-0 at Newcastle United while champions Chelsea ended their slump with a 1-0 win over Norwich City on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Lukaku takes Manchester United to FA Cup last 8

PHOTOS: Lukaku takes Manchester United to FA Cup last 8

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Romelu Lukaku extended his impressive FA Cup scoring record by netting twice in Manchester United's 2-0 win at Huddersfield Town to earn Jose Mourinho's side a quarter-final tie at home to Brighton & Hove Albion.

EPL PHOTOS: Leaders Leicester drop points even after 22 shots on goal!

EPL PHOTOS: Leaders Leicester drop points even after 22 shots on goal!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Photos and summary of the English Premier League matches played on Tuesday, including the story of Chelsea's resurgent win

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea seal win at Palace, Stoke hold Leicester 2-2

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea seal win at Palace, Stoke hold Leicester 2-2

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Leaders Chelsea stretched their Premier League winning run to a club record-equalling 11 as Diego Costa's header shortly before halftime secured a 1-0 victory at London rivals Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Leicester's Thai owners vow to keep unlikely title-winners together

Leicester's Thai owners vow to keep unlikely title-winners together

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The owners of English soccer champions Leicester City say they will resist attempts by more glamorous rivals to lure away their title-winning players, after an unlikely triumph that has captured the imagination of fans worldwide. Duty-free magnate Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha became the first Thai owner of an English Premier League title-winning team on Monday night, when the only club capable of catching them, Tottenham Hotspur, were held to a 2-2 draw by Chelsea. Leicester's journey from 5,000-1 outsiders to English champions has captivated soccer lovers everywhere, but also prompted predictions that the team could be broken up in the off-season as bigger clubs look to poach their best players. "We are not the team that will sell players for money," said Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, the club's vice chairman and Vichai's son, in comments reported by Thai website Manager. "So, I can confirm that we will keep all major players with the team, such as Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez, N'Golo Kante or Kasper Schmeichel."

Leicester's fairytale: From impending doom to glorious resurrection

Leicester's fairytale: From impending doom to glorious resurrection

Rediff.com3 May 2016

In April last year Leicester City were seven points adrift at the foot of the Premier League and seemingly going down.

Leicester's victory a triumph for football and 'hope to smaller teams'

Leicester's victory a triumph for football and 'hope to smaller teams'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

FIFA president Gianni Infantino echoed the most common and apt description of the "beautiful story" as a "fairytale" after the 5,000-1 outsiders, who performed a miraculous escape from relegation last season, were crowned champions on Monday.

EPL Roundup: Lampard goal, United defeat highlight astonishing day

EPL Roundup: Lampard goal, United defeat highlight astonishing day

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Chelsea icon Frank Lampard scored for Manchester City to end his old club's perfect start to the Premier League season while Leicester City came from 3-1 down to beat Manchester United 5-3 on a remarkable day in the Premier League on Sunday.

Footballers of the weekend: Suarez shines in Europe

Footballers of the weekend: Suarez shines in Europe

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Check out the top footballers of the weekend.

Football Roundup: Astonishing EPL; Real and Barca on goal spree

Football Roundup: Astonishing EPL; Real and Barca on goal spree

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Manchester United dropped further down the table after losing 5-3 against newcomers Leicester City. Barcelona and Real Madrid scored 13 goals between them during a memorable La Liga weekend, when Cristiano Ronaldo netted a hat-trick.

EPL: Liverpool sink Norwich in 9 goal thriller; Leicester fairytale continues

EPL: Liverpool sink Norwich in 9 goal thriller; Leicester fairytale continues

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Liverpool substitute Adam Lallana struck deep into stoppage time to snatch a 5-4 win over shell-shocked Norwich City in an extraordinary Premier League game at Carrow Road on Saturday.