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Manchester United footballer Lindelof tackles thief in Sweden

Manchester United footballer Lindelof tackles thief in Sweden

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof made a timely intervention by chasing down a man who stole an elderly woman's handbag in his home city of Vasteras on Monday, Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reported.

No race angle in Anuj Bidve's killing: Police

No race angle in Anuj Bidve's killing: Police

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

There was no evidence that Indian student Anuj Bidve was shot dead by a Briton because of his race, the Greater Manchester police has said after one of the most meticulous and fast-paced investigations in recent times.

Tears, gumption & song at Old Trafford, Manchester

Tears, gumption & song at Old Trafford, Manchester

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The Ariana Grande's Sunday Manchester benefit gig was bold. And triumphant. She, and several of the world's top musicians, belted out an evening of song with the unstoppable message: Fight terrorism with music.

Gurdeep case: UK police look for cabbie who picked him up

Gurdeep case: UK police look for cabbie who picked him up

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

A taxi driver may hold vital information about Gurdeep Hayer, a 20-year-old Indian-origin man who has been missing since January 2, according to the Greater Manchester Police. Concern is growing for Gurdeep, who has gone missing from a place in Manchester, which is less than 16 km from where Anuj Bidve was killed on December 26. Based in West Bromwich, Gurdeep was last seen in Manchester in the early hours of January 2. He travelled to Manchester on December 31.

Europa PIX: Maguire to United's rescue; Ajax held after fan trouble

Europa PIX: Maguire to United's rescue; Ajax held after fan trouble

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday

Man arrested over online racist abuse of England footballers

Man arrested over online racist abuse of England footballers

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Detective Inspector Matt Gregory of GMP's Trafford division said: "The actions of a small number of people overshadowed what was a hugely unifying event for our country on Sunday evening.

British police team to meet Anuj Bidve's family in Pune

British police team to meet Anuj Bidve's family in Pune

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

A team of the Greater Manchester Police from Birmingham will leave for Pune on Sunday to meet the family members of Anuj Bidve, who was killed in a suspected hate crime. Three police officers -- Chief Superintendent Barry Russel Jackson, Detective Constable Peter Christian Rickards and Police Constable Esther Barbara Lambert -- are leaving for Pune to meet the family of Bidve, government sources said. The visas of the police team are being issued on Saturday.

Soccer: Manchester United's Greenwood dropped by Nike

Soccer: Manchester United's Greenwood dropped by Nike

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Eriksen seeks return to 'normal life' with Brentford

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City in semis after thrilling draws

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City in semis after thrilling draws

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

There were a few nerves at the end but Liverpool set up a Champions League semi-final with Spain's Villarreal after Roberto Firmino scored twice in a 3-3 second-leg draw with Benfica on Wednesday to ensure a 6-4 aggregate win.

Man United's Pogba says house burgled while children slept

Man United's Pogba says house burgled while children slept

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba said his house was broken into on Tuesday while his children were at home sleeping.

Manchester United captain detained on Greek island after brawl

Manchester United captain detained on Greek island after brawl

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The captain of British soccer club Manchester United was detained for questioning in the Greek island of Mykonos for assaulting officers after a brawl, Greek state TV ERT said.

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

France and Spain will step up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals in Madrid and Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top officials said, as Islamic State threats cast a shadow over Europe's top club soccer tournament.

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Brighton & Hove Albion's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday will also remain postponed.

PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu

PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Eriksson, known in Sweden simply as "Svennis", led England to the 2002 and 2006 World Cup quarter-finals, and to the 2004 European Championship, managing a golden generation of players that besides Beckham included stars such as Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard.

Manchester City's Sterling backs anti-racism protests

Manchester City's Sterling backs anti-racism protests

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Southgate hopes Black Lives Matter protests could signal change in society

Islamic State supporters celebrate Manchester blast, no official claim

Islamic State supporters celebrate Manchester blast, no official claim

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Supporters posted messages encouraging each other to carry out more such attacks.

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Robinho arrested in Brazil to serve rape sentence

Rooney faces nightclub fight probe

Rooney faces "nightclub fight" probe

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Officers are to interview Rooney, 21, about a reported incident that occurred outside the Panacea bar in Manchester city centre last month.

'Manchester terror bombing could have been avoided'

'Manchester terror bombing could have been avoided'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The Manchester bomber had been a "Subject of Interest" for MI5 - meaning someone they were investigating -- between January and July 2014, and then again in October 2015.

Indian-origin man goes missing in Manchester

Indian-origin man goes missing in Manchester

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

Concern is growing for a 20-year-old Indian-origin man who has gone missing since the early hours of January 2 from a place in Manchester, which is less than 16 kilometres from where Anuj Bidve was killed on December 26.

Hong Kong anti-government protests spill into Manchester City game

Hong Kong anti-government protests spill into Manchester City game

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Before the game, a few protesters handed out fliers outside the stadium where Man City played local outfit Kitchee.

Manchester attack: UK raises terror threat level to 'critical'

Manchester attack: UK raises terror threat level to 'critical'

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The terror threat level has been raised to its highest level of "critical", meaning further attacks may be imminent.

Missing Indian youth Gurdeep found dead in Manchester

Missing Indian youth Gurdeep found dead in Manchester

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

The body was found in River Medlock in the city centre of Manchester yesterday and was identified on Tuesday as that of Gurdeep, who was missing since January 2.

Manchester City and English FA probe alleged sexual abuse

Manchester City and English FA probe alleged sexual abuse

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

The English Football Association (FA) has launched an internal review to examine allegations of children being sexually abused at professional soccer clubs.

ICC to review security for Champions Trophy after Manchester attack

ICC to review security for Champions Trophy after Manchester attack

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday said it will review the security for next month's ICC Champions Trophy and the Women's World Cup in the United Kingdom following a terror attack in Manchester, which killed 22 people.

Maradona hospitalised; Giggs arrested

Maradona hospitalised; Giggs arrested

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Maradona, 60, was taken to the Ipensa clinic in La Plata, about an hour from Buenos Aires. Maradona coaches the local club Gimnasia y Esgrima.

Days after bombing, Muslim man asks for hugs in Manchester

Days after bombing, Muslim man asks for hugs in Manchester

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Baktash Noori stood by a sign which declared 'I'm a Muslim and I trust you. Do you trust me enough for a hug?'

Sancho apologises to England fans

Sancho apologises to England fans

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'I am proud of this England team and how we have united the whole nation in what has been a difficult 18 months for so many people.'

'Uneasy' South Africa won't abandon England tour despite Manchester attack

'Uneasy' South Africa won't abandon England tour despite Manchester attack

Rediff.com24 May 2017

South Africa begin their three-month tour of England with a one-day international against the hosts at Leeds on Wednesday and team manager Mohammed Moosajee admitted the players are concerned.

Police beat me and told me I'd never play football again: Maguire

Police beat me and told me I'd never play football again: Maguire

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

England defender Maguire was found guilty of repeated bodily harm, attempted bribery, violence against public employees and insulting behaviour after his arrest in a brawl during which two police officers were assaulted.

4 cops hurt during pro-Palestinian protests in UK; 29 arrested

4 cops hurt during pro-Palestinian protests in UK; 29 arrested

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The Metropolitan police said more than 1,300 officers were on duty on Saturday as tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the Israel-Gaza conflict.

EPL PHOTOS: Pogba penalties rescue Manchester Utd

EPL PHOTOS: Pogba penalties rescue Manchester Utd

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

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

Arsenal vs Chelsea game postponed

Arsenal vs Chelsea game postponed

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Arsenal's Premier League match against Chelsea have been rescheduled to a later date.

Football Extras: 'Manchester City is the best team in Europe'

Football Extras: 'Manchester City is the best team in Europe'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

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

Man City vs Sunderland off due to strong winds

Man City vs Sunderland off due to strong winds

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Third-placed Manchester City's home Premier League game with third from bottom Sunderland on Wednesday has been called off because of strong winds at the Etihad Stadium.

Bidve shooting: Cops make fifth arrest in UK

Bidve shooting: Cops make fifth arrest in UK

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Another youth has been arrested by the British police in connection with the killing of Indian student Anuj Bidve, taking to five the total number of suspects being held in the case.

Man United's Macheda robbed at home

Man United's Macheda robbed at home

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Manchester United's Italian teenage striker Federico Macheda has been robbed at home by raiders who stole cash and jewellery and injured a friend staying with him, a police source said on Monday. Two masked men burst into Macheda's home in Sale, Greater Manchester, early on Sunday morning, hitting his friend on the head with a bottle, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported.

Keane charged with assault

Keane charged with assault

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

A police source said the charges relate to a fight with a 16-year-old boy near Keane's home.

Indian student killed in UK in 'unprovoked attack'

Indian student killed in UK in 'unprovoked attack'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

A 23-year-old Indian student enrolled at Lancaster University in the UK was killed after he was shot in an "unprovoked attack" by two white men, police said.

Soccer: Guardiola in line for FIFA honour

Soccer: Guardiola in line for FIFA honour

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Yokohama beat Shandong to book Asian Champions League last 16 berth