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PIX: Wolves shock City; United down Inter

PIX: Wolves shock City; United down Inter

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Rui Patricio saved three penalties as Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated English Premier League champions Manchester City to claim the Premier League Asia Trophy 3-2 in a penalty shootout.

Football Focus: Mourinho complains about schedule

Football Focus: Mourinho complains about schedule

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Manchester City must rebuild for title challenge: Guardiola

Ronaldo donates 7 million euros for Nepal earthquake victims

Ronaldo donates 7 million euros for Nepal earthquake victims

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Real Madrid football star Cristiano Ronaldo has donated a whopping 7 million euros ($7.78m) to the Save the Children foundation's efforts in Nepal following the deadly earthquake last month.

O Pedro serves Goan tradition, not cliches

O Pedro serves Goan tradition, not cliches

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

This restaurant channels the spirit of laidback Goa in the heart of frenetic Mumbai.

EPL PIX: Liverpool enjoy derby demolition, Leicester still chasing

EPL PIX: Liverpool enjoy derby demolition, Leicester still chasing

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Liverpool's bandwagon rolled on as they crushed Merseyside rivals Everton 5-2

Ronaldo must continue to maintain his exceptional standards: Pele

Ronaldo must continue to maintain his exceptional standards: Pele

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

FIFA Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo must continue to maintain his exceptional high standards in order to be classed among the sport's legends, according to Brazil great Pele who compared the Portuguese to Eusebio.

Modi-Costa discuss football exchange programmes

Modi-Costa discuss football exchange programmes

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

PM Modi gifted Cristiano Ronaldo's autographed jersey by Portugal PM

Ronaldo left out of Portugal squad; Morata, Koke return to Spain fold

Ronaldo left out of Portugal squad; Morata, Koke return to Spain fold

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Costa, Alba excluded from Spain squad

Europa League PHOTOS: Benfica hold Juventus, to meet Sevilla in final

Europa League PHOTOS: Benfica hold Juventus, to meet Sevilla in final

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Benfica kept alive their dream of a first European trophy in 52 years after a goalless draw with Juventus in Turin on Thursday helped the newly-crowned Portuguese champions win their Europa League semi-final 2-1 on aggregate.

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The 2021 men's and women's U-17 European Championships have been cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, UEFA said on Friday.

Is it time for Mourinho to go?

Is it time for Mourinho to go?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Manchester United skipper Antonio Valencia apologised for liking an Instagram post that called for manager Jose Mourinho to be sacked after Tuesday's goalless draw against Spanish side Valencia in the Champions League.

Ronaldo tweets 'intimate' photo with girlfriend

Ronaldo tweets 'intimate' photo with girlfriend

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly tweeted an intimate picture of himself holidaying with his swimsuit model girlfriend Irina Shayk on a private jet.

Cristiano Ronaldo sings: 'I'm the one you want in your bed'

Cristiano Ronaldo sings: 'I'm the one you want in your bed'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo sang 'sex songs' like I'm the one you want in your bed.

League Cup: United edge past spirited Hull to reach final

League Cup: United edge past spirited Hull to reach final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Manchester United reached the League Cup final but were made to sweat as Hull City won the second leg of their last-four encounter 2-1 on Thursday to come within one goal of forcing extra time.

Jose Mourinho plans 12-year Chelsea stay

Jose Mourinho plans 12-year Chelsea stay

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho plans to stick with the English Premier League club for 12 seasons despite accepting his 'worst contract' in six years.

China: When Modi picked up Nehru's bad habits

China: When Modi picked up Nehru's bad habits

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

'As his party's Supreme Leader, Modi has led India down the wrong road by insisting on friendship with China even as its soldiers went about claiming territory,' argues Harishchandra Dighe.

Will Manchester United extend Mourinho's contract?

Will Manchester United extend Mourinho's contract?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

It seems like Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho could stay with the club beyond the three-year contract he signed in the summer.

Morroco complain to FIFA over referee 'injustice'

Morroco complain to FIFA over referee 'injustice'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The Moroccan Football Federation on Thursday complained to world soccer's governing body FIFA over what it said were a series of refereeing mistakes in their World Cup Group B matches against Portugal and Spain which led to their elimination.

Namaste is the new Hello!

Namaste is the new Hello!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The bear hug in which the Prime Minister loves to smother Western VIPs might strike as theatrical, boastful and, above all, unhygienic, in these stricken times, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Manchester United leave out Schweinsteiger from Europa League squad

Manchester United leave out Schweinsteiger from Europa League squad

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Bastian Schweinsteiger has been left out of Manchester United's Europa League squad by coach Jose Mourinho, as the midfielder continues to be marginalised at the club.

Barcelona grind out narrow win; Ronaldo double saves Juve

Barcelona grind out narrow win; Ronaldo double saves Juve

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Lionel Messi notched a 20th assist of the season to help a lacklustre Barcelona secure a 1-0 win away to Real Valladolid on Saturday, maintaining the pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo converted two penalties, both awarded for handballs and the second in the last minute, as Serie A leader Juventus twice hit back to draw 2-2 with Atalanta to move closer to a ninth successive Serie A title on Saturday.

EPL: United go second; Arsenal win

EPL: United go second; Arsenal win

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Manchester United climbed two places up to second in the Premier League after Marcus Rashford scored deep into stoppage time to give them a fortuitous 1-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday.

Portugal beat Morocco, but lost the plot: coach Santos

Portugal beat Morocco, but lost the plot: coach Santos

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Portugal inexplicably lost control of the game despite managing to beat Morocco 1-0 in the World Cup Group B match on Wednesday and were lucky not to get themselves in more trouble, coach Fernando Santos said.

How Eusebio's greatness left an indelible print on the world of football

How Eusebio's greatness left an indelible print on the world of football

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Portuguese forward Eusebio died of a heart attack in Lisbon at the age of 71 on Sunday leaving behind a legacy that marks the Benfica legend out as one of the greatest players in soccer history.

Ronaldo-less Juve suffer first league defeat of the season

Ronaldo-less Juve suffer first league defeat of the season

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Stefano Sturaro, who joined Genoa on loan from Juventus in January before the deal was made permanent, put the home side in front in the second half before fellow substitute Goran Pandev secured the shock result with 10 minutes remaining.

Situation is intense, tough to watch: Kohli on coronavirus crisis

Situation is intense, tough to watch: Kohli on coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Kohli joined England batsman Kevin Pietersen in an Instagram Live video session where both the cricketers commented on the prevailing situation.

Blatter apologises after furore over 'disrespectful' comments against Ronaldo

Blatter apologises after furore over 'disrespectful' comments against Ronaldo

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and Real Madrid have responded angrily to comments from FIFA president Sepp Blatter that appeared to make fun of the Real and Portugal forward.

Sunil Chhetri equals Lionel Messi's record

Sunil Chhetri equals Lionel Messi's record

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Sunil Chhetri became the joint second highest international goal scorer among active players along with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi

PSG approach Mourinho to replace Laurent Blanc?

PSG approach Mourinho to replace Laurent Blanc?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Paris St Germain on Tuesday issued a terse "no comment" following reports in England that the French champions had approached Jose Mourinho to become their new manager.

Bale's 'perfect hat-trick' for Real only second treble by Briton

Bale's 'perfect hat-trick' for Real only second treble by Briton

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Real Madrid's record signing Gareth Bale was hailed as the 'Prince of Goals' after his hat-trick and assist in Saturday's 4-0 La Liga win at home to Real Valladolid.

A bathrobe on the red carpet. Is this the weirdest look yet?

A bathrobe on the red carpet. Is this the weirdest look yet?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Believe it or not, this wasn't the most daring OR the most bizarre red carpet turn at MTV EMAs.

PIX: Ronaldo lifts Juve to win; Messi matches Pele goal haul

PIX: Ronaldo lifts Juve to win; Messi matches Pele goal haul

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Images from football matches played in the La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga on Saturday.

Mourinho asks Manchester United players to be realistic

Mourinho asks Manchester United players to be realistic

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

'When you are outside the top four I don't think you should speak about the title'

Mourinho urges out of favour Mata to prove him wrong

Mourinho urges out of favour Mata to prove him wrong

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has challenged Juan Mata to prove him wrong on the pitch for overlooking the Spaniard's claims and preferring Brazilian Oscar as his number one playmaker.

PIX: Liverpool win Club World Cup as Firmino sinks Flamengo

PIX: Liverpool win Club World Cup as Firmino sinks Flamengo

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

An extra-time goal from Roberto Firmino gave Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Brazil's Flamengo to win the Club World Cup at the Khalifa International stadium on Saturday. It is the first time Liverpool have won the competition, which features each continent's champions, and they became only the second English team to lift the trophy after Manchester United in 2008.

The Special One hatches plans with 'young' team

The Special One hatches plans with 'young' team

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, famous for often surreal quotes, returned to a favourite theme on Tuesday when he described his players as "beautiful, young eggs".

Figo calls Premier Futsal 'complete failure'

Figo calls Premier Futsal 'complete failure'

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Luis Figo has parted ways with Premier Futsal

Chelsea lacked killer instinct, says Mourinho

Chelsea lacked killer instinct, says Mourinho

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Chelsea's failure to find the net for the second consecutive Premier League game was down to a lack of killer instinct among their misfiring strikers, manager Jose Mourinho said after Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Everton.

Real Madrid willing to sell Ronaldo back to United?

Real Madrid willing to sell Ronaldo back to United?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Rumours and speculations abound that Cristiano Ronaldo will be heading to Old Trafford soon.

There are too many foreign coaches in the Premier League: Mourinho

There are too many foreign coaches in the Premier League: Mourinho

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

There are too many foreign coaches in the Premier League and British candidates should be given more opportunities, Chelsea's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho has said.