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Manchester United players 'fighting' for Van Gaal, says Rooney

Manchester United players 'fighting' for Van Gaal, says Rooney

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Manchester United players are right behind under-fire manager Louis Van Gaal and are determined to get their season back on track, captain Wayne Rooney said.

Manchester United to face unknown Midtjylland in Europa League

Manchester United to face unknown Midtjylland in Europa League

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Triple European champions Manchester United and their under-fire coach Louis van Gaal face a tricky task against little-known Midtjylland in the last 32 of the Europa League following Monday's draw.

EPL: Van Gaal's United lose opener, Arsenal off to a winning start

EPL: Van Gaal's United lose opener, Arsenal off to a winning start

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Louis van Gaal found no instant fix for Manchester United as a new era dawned at Old Trafford with a dispiriting 2-1 opening-day home defeat by Swansea City in the Premier League on Saturday.

He writes off United and says title is between City and Chelsea...

He writes off United and says title is between City and Chelsea...

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Manchester United will struggle to return to the Premier League's summit this season because too many top players have left and not enough signings made, according to former midfielder Paul Scholes.

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

All the action that transpired on and off the football field

Charismatic Van Gaal drives Manchester United's great expectations

Charismatic Van Gaal drives Manchester United's great expectations

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Charismatic, assured and meticulous, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has quickly stamped his authority on a club desperate to return to the summit of English football.

PHOTOS: Manchester United's morale boosting win over Liverpool

PHOTOS: Manchester United's morale boosting win over Liverpool

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Second-half strikes from Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard earned Manchester United a morale boosting 3-1 win over Premier League rivals Liverpool in the final of the pre-season International Champions Cup in Miami on Monday.

Giggs reckons Van Gaal in the same mould as Alex Ferguson

Giggs reckons Van Gaal in the same mould as Alex Ferguson

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

It's been a week since Louis van Gaal began duty as Manchester United's new manager. Hopes of better results this season, for the former English Premier League champions, rest firmly on the shoulders of the Dutchman.

Van Gaal faces many questions as Premeir League season looms

Van Gaal faces many questions as Premeir League season looms

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Manchester United's fourth place in last season's Premier League was regarded as a qualified success but more importantly the launch pad to return the club to former glory.

Hamilton on brink of Schumacher record after three-in-one win

Hamilton on brink of Schumacher record after three-in-one win

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The Briton's latest victory, in a Tuscan Grand Prix that was twice red-flagged and re-started, left him one shy of the Ferrari great -- a record once held up as a milestone to withstand the test of time.

PHOTOS: Super-sub Krul puts Dutch into semis

PHOTOS: Super-sub Krul puts Dutch into semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Photos of the quarter-final match between Netherlands and Costa Rica

Ferguson calls on United fans to rally behind Van Gaal

Ferguson calls on United fans to rally behind Van Gaal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Alex Ferguson has urged Manchester United supporters to get behind under-fire manager Louis van Gaal despite the side struggling to avoid a third hugely disappointing campaign since the all-conquering Scot retired.

Who is to blame for Manchester United mess?

Who is to blame for Manchester United mess?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

It's not Mourinho, reckons former defender Gary Neville

World Cup chit-chat: Water works well for Dutch in tactical switch

World Cup chit-chat: Water works well for Dutch in tactical switch

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal took advantage of the first official water break at the World Cup to switch tactics and conjure up a late win for his side over Mexico on Sunday.

Van Gaal remains open to Spurs approach

Van Gaal remains open to Spurs approach

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Louis van Gaal has said he would consider joining Tottenham Hotspur once his contract with the Dutch national team finishes after this year's World Cup in Brazil.

I have gone from 'king of Manchester' to 'devil': Van Gaal

I have gone from 'king of Manchester' to 'devil': Van Gaal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has poured scorn on critics who he says have made a "devil" of him after one defeat in his new job.

United need to learn to cope with pressure says Van Gaal

United need to learn to cope with pressure says Van Gaal

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said his team need to learn to cope with pressure after they slumped to a 2-1 home defeat to Swansea City on the opening day of the Premier League season.

The Age of the Loh Purush

The Age of the Loh Purush

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Overt displays of physical machismo is the stamp of the strongman and it's a symptom that manifests itself in direct proportion to their sense of insecurity, says Kanika Datta.

2006 WC row: Former German footballer Beckenbauer rejects bribery claims

2006 WC row: Former German footballer Beckenbauer rejects bribery claims

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Franz Beckenbauer, who headed the organising committee for the 2006 soccer World Cup rejected claims that a slush fund had been set up to buy votes and bring the tournament to Germany back in 2000.

Rooney to wear captain's armband at Manchester United this season

Rooney to wear captain's armband at Manchester United this season

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has given England striker Wayne Rooney the role of team captain and made Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher his vice-captain.

'I'm sorry but the truth is Man United is not in balance now'

'I'm sorry but the truth is Man United is not in balance now'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Playing spectacular football is all well and good but Manchester United must find the right balance in both areas of the pitch if they want to be successful this season, manager Louis van Gaal has said.

Spain has no rigid 'Taliban' style of play: Del Bosque

Spain has no rigid 'Taliban' style of play: Del Bosque

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

World Champions Spain are not soccer's rigid 'Talibans' and can vary their trademark possession football if necessary, coach Vicente del Bosque has said.

Van Gaal's United not good enough, says Neville

Van Gaal's United not good enough, says Neville

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

After an indifferent Premier League start and without an away win this season, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal's belief that his side can still win the Premier League is misplaced, says former club captain Gary Neville.

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'

US Open PIX: Osaka storms into quarters; Rogers upsets Kvitova

US Open PIX: Osaka storms into quarters; Rogers upsets Kvitova

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Images from Day 7 of the 2020 US Open in New York on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: New Old Trafford manager meant I was out, says Ferdinand

Sports Shorts: New Old Trafford manager meant I was out, says Ferdinand

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

A change of manager at Manchester United from Ryan Giggs to Louis van Gaal led to the club telling Rio Ferdinand they did not want him anymore, the 35-year-old defender said on Monday.

Sports Shorts: Manchester United rout LA Galaxy 7-0!

Sports Shorts: Manchester United rout LA Galaxy 7-0!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Louis van Gaal got off to a perfect start as Manchester United manager with a 7-0 victory over LA Galaxy In front of a crowd of almost 87,000 at the Pasadena Rose Bowl on Wednesday night.

#IndiavsPak: 'Proud of your win Team India!'

#IndiavsPak: 'Proud of your win Team India!'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

With no fans at US Open, Serena cheers herself

With no fans at US Open, Serena cheers herself

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Serena Williams did not need the help of a fan-filled Arthur Ashe Stadium to provide a lift during her 7-5, 6-4 win over the 96th ranked Kristie Ahn.

Ligue 1: Monaco title push stalls with 1-1 St Etienne home draw

Ligue 1: Monaco title push stalls with 1-1 St Etienne home draw

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Monaco's late Ligue 1 title challenge stalled on Friday when the principality side were held to a 1-1 home draw by St Etienne.

Van Gaal shies away from predictions as he takes on United job

Van Gaal shies away from predictions as he takes on United job

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

New Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal said he believes he can meet the expectations for success at "the biggest club in the world" but refused to indulge in predictions when he was introduced to the media at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Giggs retires from playing to focus on coaching Manchester United

Giggs retires from playing to focus on coaching Manchester United

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Ryan Giggs called time on his remarkable 23-year, trophy-laden Manchester United career to commit himself to his new role as assistant to manager Louis van Gaal, who was confirmed as the successor to David Moyes.

Pfizer says its Covid vaccine is 95% effective in final trials

Pfizer says its Covid vaccine is 95% effective in final trials

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Pfizer and BioNTech said they have concluded phase 3 study of their mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate BNT162b2, meeting all primary efficacy endpoints.

How Zidane inspired this Ajax star to slay Real Madrid

How Zidane inspired this Ajax star to slay Real Madrid

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Serbian midfielder Dusan Tadic said Zinedine Zidane had helped inspire what he described as the game of his life in Ajax Amsterdam's 4-1 drubbing of Champions League holders Real Madrid on Tuesday.

This is what happened when Van Gaal ran out of tricks...

This is what happened when Van Gaal ran out of tricks...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Traditional Dutch frailty in penalty shootouts again proved their Achilles heel when they lost 4-2 on spot-kicks to Argentina after a goalless World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

World Cup chit-chat: Unwell Van Persie doubtful for semis

World Cup chit-chat: Unwell Van Persie doubtful for semis

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The Netherlands have concerns over striker Robin van Persie, who was suffering from stomach problems ahead of their semi-final game against Argentina in Sao Paulo.

Van Gaal to contest FA charge for Cambridge comments

Van Gaal to contest FA charge for Cambridge comments

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will contest his Football Association charge for comments he made about the referee following the FA Cup match at Cambridge United.

Will Van Gaal's wishful thinking work again for the Dutch?

Will Van Gaal's wishful thinking work again for the Dutch?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Louis van Gaal's tactical masterstroke got them out of a sticky situation again in the quarter-final on Saturday but the Netherlands will know they cannot continue relying on their coach to conjure up tricks if they are to go further at the World Cup.

World Cup Player of the Day: Krul plays Dutch saviour

World Cup Player of the Day: Krul plays Dutch saviour

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul made a dramatic entrance off the bench to save two penalties in a shootout win over Costa Rica on Saturday following a 0-0 draw after extra time, sending the Dutch into a World Cup semi-final with Argentina.

Sax and the city: Why Delhi rocks!

Sax and the city: Why Delhi rocks!

Rediff.com6 May 2014

The contemporary music scene in Delhi is deliciously complex and layered; while Bangalore may be the rock capital and Mumbai busy helming alternative, Delhi is revelling in a unique sonic experience, says Ritika Bhatia.