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Wood scores as Forest edge Villa in Europa League semi first leg

Wood scores as Forest edge Villa in Europa League semi first leg

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Chris Wood's penalty gives Nottingham Forest a 1-0 edge over Aston Villa in their Europa League semi-final first leg, extending their unbeaten run to nine matches.

EPL: Watkins punishes Liverpool as Aston Villa seal Champions League place

EPL: Watkins punishes Liverpool as Aston Villa seal Champions League place

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Aston Villa defeated Liverpool 4-2, securing a Champions League qualification spot for next season. Ollie Watkins scored twice in the victory.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The official 26-man squads for FIFA World Cup 2026.

EPL: Manchester City down Arsenal to ignite title race; Liverpool win

EPL: Manchester City down Arsenal to ignite title race; Liverpool win

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Manchester City defeated Arsenal in a crucial Premier League match, while Liverpool secured a late win against Everton. Nottingham Forest also claimed a significant victory against Burnley.

EPL: Spurs escape relegation zone, Man United stun Liverpool

EPL: Spurs escape relegation zone, Man United stun Liverpool

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Manchester United secured a dramatic 3-2 Premier League victory over Liverpool, clinching their return to the Champions League after a two-year absence, thanks to a late goal from Kobbie Mainoo.

EPL: Villa snap City's unbeaten run; Arsenal cruise

EPL: Villa snap City's unbeaten run; Arsenal cruise

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Cash on target as Villa hand Man City their first defeat since August

FA Cup: Rashford brace fires Aston Villa into semis

FA Cup: Rashford brace fires Aston Villa into semis

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Aston Villa striker Marcus Rashford scored twice in a 3-0 defeat of second-tier Preston North End in their FA Cup quarter-final at Deepdale on Sunday to earn a Wembley semi-final against fellow Premier League team Crystal Palace.

PIX: Sweden stunned at home, World Cup dream in ruins

PIX: Sweden stunned at home, World Cup dream in ruins

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

France's perfect record in their World Cup qualifying campaign ended as they were held to a 2-2 draw away to Iceland who got a late equaliser in an entertaining Group D clash on Monday.

PIX: Crystal Palace trounce Aston Villa to enter FA Cup final

PIX: Crystal Palace trounce Aston Villa to enter FA Cup final

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Images from the FA Cup semi-final between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Wembley stadium, London, on Saturday.

Pogba tests positive for COVID-19, left out of France squad

Pogba tests positive for COVID-19, left out of France squad

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Deschamps said Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was called up as a late replacement for Pogba.

PHOTOS: Heartbreak for Ecuador as France top group

PHOTOS: Heartbreak for Ecuador as France top group

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Photos of the World Cup match between France and Ecuador

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Israel debutant Yarden Shua scored an 86th-minute winner as they upset more fancied Belgium 1-0 in Budapest on Sunday.

Euro: Injury worries for France ahead of Switzerland clash

Euro: Injury worries for France ahead of Switzerland clash

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

World champions France are facing mounting injuries ahead of their Euro 2020 Round of 16 match against Switzerland on Monday, with coach Didier Deschamps struggling for options.

How Gerrard outfoxed Lampard in first managerial clash

How Gerrard outfoxed Lampard in first managerial clash

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Gerrard's side turned their fortunes around at the expense of the visitors under Lampard

Barcelona, Valencia go clear at the top of La Liga

Barcelona, Valencia go clear at the top of La Liga

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

A controversial Gerard Deulofeu strike sent Barcelona on their way to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Malaga on Saturday as they stretched their lead at the top of La Liga.

EPL PIX: City given title lifeline! Arsenal stumble; Liverpool stunned

EPL PIX: City given title lifeline! Arsenal stumble; Liverpool stunned

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Arsenal's title hopes hit with 2-0 loss to Villa as Man City get boost

Barcelona sign Alcacer from Valencia

Barcelona sign Alcacer from Valencia

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Barcelona announced on Tuesday the signing of Spain forward Paco Alcacer from Valencia on a five-year contract. He moves to the Nou Camp on his 23rd birthday for a fee of 30 million euros ($33.5 million) and is likely to be the Spanish champions' last signing in the transfer window.

PIX: Chelsea hold United; Spurs roar back to crush Villa

PIX: Chelsea hold United; Spurs roar back to crush Villa

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Moises Caicedo's blistering second-half strike cancelled out a Bruno Fernandes penalty as Chelsea salvaged a 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool back on top; Everton thrash United

EPL PIX: Liverpool back on top; Everton thrash United

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Liverpool regained their place at the top of the English Premier League with a 2-0 win at Cardiff City on Sunday that restored their two-point lead over Manchester City

Euro 2016: Rami, Umtiti named in France squad

Euro 2016: Rami, Umtiti named in France squad

Rediff.com31 May 2016

France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed his final Euro 2016 squad on Tuesday, including defenders Adil Rami and Samuel Umtiti in place of the injured Raphael Varane and Jeremy Mathieu. Liverpool centre back Mamadou Sakho was not included even though his 30-day provisional suspension for failing a drugs test expired last weekend. Hosts France geared up for the finals with a 3-2 victory over Cameroon in Nantes on Monday. They take on Scotland in Metz on Saturday.

Marvellous Turan fires Barcelona to Super Cup glory

Marvellous Turan fires Barcelona to Super Cup glory

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Two goals from Arda Turan and one from Lionel Messi gave Barcelona a 3-0 win over Sevilla in the Spanish Super Cup second leg on Wednesday to seal a 5-0 aggregate victory.

Goalless draw leaves France top and eliminates Ecuador

Goalless draw leaves France top and eliminates Ecuador

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

France and Ecuador drew 0-0 in their final World Cup Group E game on Wednesday to send the French into the last 16 as group winners and eliminate their opponents due to Switzerland's 3-0 win over Honduras.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stun United; Liverpool ease past Villa

EPL PIX: Arsenal stun United; Liverpool ease past Villa

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday

EPL PIX: Nunez rescues Liverpool; Arsenal slip-up

EPL PIX: Nunez rescues Liverpool; Arsenal slip-up

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

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

PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Doubles for Ibrahimovic and Cavani as PSG hammer Bastia

Doubles for Ibrahimovic and Cavani as PSG hammer Bastia

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Paris St Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani each scored twice in a 4-0 win over Bastia as their reshuffled side opened up a three-point lead at the top of Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool salvage point against City; Spurs hammer Aston Villa

Soccer PIX: Liverpool salvage point against City; Spurs hammer Aston Villa

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Tottenham Hotspur hammered 10-man Aston Villa 4-0 in the Premier League on Sunday thanks to four second-half goals, allowing them to close the gap with their Birmingham rivals to two points in the chase for Champions League football next season.

Barcelona squad is best ever, says Luis Enrique

Barcelona squad is best ever, says Luis Enrique

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique believes his current squad is the strongest he has ever had and he is very confident of retaining the La Liga and King's Cup titles. The Spanish champions have recruited Andre Gomes, Samuel Umtiti, Lucas Digne and Denis Suarez since the end of last season while Marc Bartra, Thomas Vermaelen, Adriano Correia and Sandro Ramirez have departed. "On paper, this is the best squad that I have had in my three years at Barca," Luis Enrique told the club's website. "We have a squad that has been strengthened brilliantly.

PICS: Haaland 'trick' earns Man City win at West Ham

PICS: Haaland 'trick' earns Man City win at West Ham

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

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

Champions Juventus beaten again, Roma up to fourth

Champions Juventus beaten again, Roma up to fourth

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Champions Juventus lost for the third time in six Serie A matches this season after goals from Lorenzo Insigne and Gonzalo Higuain secured a 2-1 home win for Napoli on Saturday.

These guys are legends: Pep salutes City's Champions

These guys are legends: Pep salutes City's Champions

Rediff.com23 May 2022

'The moment we found a goal it changed everything'

Nations League: Italy outclass Israel; Leweling scores on debut

Nations League: Italy outclass Israel; Leweling scores on debut

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Nations League matches played on Monday.

Barcelona held to a shock draw by Las Palmas

Barcelona held to a shock draw by Las Palmas

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw at relegation-fighting Las Palmas on Thursday in an unexpected setback that left them with a five-point lead in La Liga ahead of their top-of-the-table showdown with Atletico Madrid this weekend.

Nasri, Abidal out of France squad, Griezmann called up

Nasri, Abidal out of France squad, Griezmann called up

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Centre-back Eric Abidal and midfielder Samir Nasri were missing when France coach Didier Deschamps named a 24-man squad on Thursday for next week's friendly against the Netherlands.

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

EPL PIX: Kane stars in Spurs' win, West Ham edge Villa

EPL PIX: Kane stars in Spurs' win, West Ham edge Villa

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Sunday

Suarez treble and Messi double lift six-goal Barca

Suarez treble and Messi double lift six-goal Barca

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Luis Suarez grabbed a hat-trick and Lionel Messi bagged two goals as Barcelona began their quest for a third straight La Liga title with a 6-2 rout of Real Betis on Saturday. Arda Turan, whose two goals against Sevilla helped Barca lift the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday, gave them an early lead at the Nou Camp before Ruben Castro equalised in the 21st minute. Barca went back in front thanks to a trademark 37th-minute goal from Messi before Suarez, La Liga's top scorer last season, made it 3-1 before halftime.

Umtiti hungry to learn after 'dream move' to Barcelona

Umtiti hungry to learn after 'dream move' to Barcelona

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

France international Samuel Umtiti has completed a "dream move" to Barcelona knowing he is not guaranteed a first-team place but says he is willing to learn to prove his potential.

EPL PIX: United, Villa win with identical scores

EPL PIX: United, Villa win with identical scores

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The defeat halted Brighton's impressive three-game winning streak which included a 4-1 win over Chelsea and a 3-1 victory at Arsenal in the League Cup on Wednesday.