News for 'Queens Park Rangers Football Club'

Queens Park Rangers use Twitter to woo Beckham

Queens Park Rangers use Twitter to woo Beckham

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

New Queens Park Rangers (QPR) owner Tony Fernandes has revealed his interest in recruiting former England football great and LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham through a Twitter, posting.

Lakshmi Mittal tops football rich list

Lakshmi Mittal tops football rich list

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

According to a British magazine, 59-year-old Mittal, who bought a 20 per cent stake in Queens Park Rangers Football Club for 200,000 in December 2007, is considered the wealthiest man among football club owners, with an estimated value of 18.4 billion at his command.

Lakshmi Mittal tops 2009 UK football rich list

Lakshmi Mittal tops 2009 UK football rich list

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

ArcelorMittal chief Lakshmi Mittal is the richest man in British football.

Who is Arun Bhatia?

Who is Arun Bhatia?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Air Asia is partnering with Tata Sons and little known Arun Bhatia for their India entry.

Mittal takes stake in UK soccer club

Mittal takes stake in UK soccer club

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Queen's Park Rangers, the Championship football club co-owned by two of the billionaires behind F1, on Thursday welcomed one of the world's richest men into its fold when Lakshmi Mittal bought a 20 per cent stake, writes Roger Blitz.

First Look: British PM Cameron at English Premier League match

First Look: British PM Cameron at English Premier League match

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron watches the English Premier League match between Queens Park Rangers and Aston Villa with his son Arthur at Loftus Road in London on Sunday.

Chelsea chief executive Gourlay quits club

Chelsea chief executive Gourlay quits club

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay said on Wednesday he was leaving Stamford Bridge after a decade in which Chelsea were crowned kings of Europe but also suffered plenty of off-field dramas too.

PICS: Manchester United thrash lowly Barnsley

PICS: Manchester United thrash lowly Barnsley

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Premier League's bottom two clubs met at Goodison Park and there was more woe for Everton as they bowed out on penalties to Southampton after a 1-1 draw.

Sports Shorts: EPL club QPR face Football League ban

Sports Shorts: EPL club QPR face Football League ban

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Queens Park Rangers could be consigned to English soccer's minor leagues if they are relegated from the top flight and fail to pay a potentially huge fine for breaching the Football League's financial fair play rules.

EPL: Zarate joins QPR on loan from West Ham

EPL: Zarate joins QPR on loan from West Ham

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Argentine striker Mauro Zarate could make his debut for Premier League strugglers Queens Park Rangers this weekend after joining on loan from West Ham United on Tuesday.

What a signing! Former England defender Ferdinand joins QPR

What a signing! Former England defender Ferdinand joins QPR

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand has joined Premier League Queens Park Rangers on a free transfer after he was released by Manchester United, the London club said on Thursday.

Former QPR defender Carlisle fighting for life

Former QPR defender Carlisle fighting for life

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Former Queens Park Rangers defender and former Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious road accident, the Mail Online reported on Monday.

FA Cup: Chelsea drawn away to Southampton in third round

FA Cup: Chelsea drawn away to Southampton in third round

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Holders Chelsea will face Premier League opposition in the third round of the FA Cup after Sunday's draw gave them a tricky start to their defence away to Southampton.

Ex-England and United defender Ferdinand retires

Ex-England and United defender Ferdinand retires

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand announced his retirement from football on Saturday after being released by Queens Park Rangers.

First Look: Chhetri to play against Man United

First Look: Chhetri to play against Man United

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Sunil Chhetri has been knocking on the doors of global football for a while now. The Indian striker, who has impressed one and all with his abilities, was offered a trial stint with Coventry City, which is a second division English club.

Chhetri's English dream over, work permit denied

Chhetri's English dream over, work permit denied

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

Indian striker Sunil Chhetri's dream of playing for English Championship side Queen's Park Rangers ended prematurely after the British government denied him work permit. Chhetri had signed a three-year contract with QPR a few weeks back, although it was kept under wraps.

Houghton advises Chhetri to play in Europe

Houghton advises Chhetri to play in Europe

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

India coach Bob Houghton has advised striker Sunil Chhetri to first play in continental Europe and then think of plying his trade in England.

Britain's first million pound player Francis passes away

Britain's first million pound player Francis passes away

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Former England forward Trevor Francis, Britain's first one million pound ($1.28 million) player, has died at the age of 69 after suffering a heart attack, his family said on Monday.

Football Briefs: Messi to miss Argentina friendlies in US

Football Briefs: Messi to miss Argentina friendlies in US

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

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

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

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

Football Briefs: Aguero extends City contract to 2021

Football Briefs: Aguero extends City contract to 2021

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

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

Sunny Singh Gill set to become first referee of Indian descent in EPL

Sunny Singh Gill set to become first referee of Indian descent in EPL

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Sunny Singh Gill was standing at the proverbial career crossroads one year ago. He had the option to continue as a prison officer or concentrate on carrying forward his family's rich footballing legacy by chasing his refereeing dream.

In for the long haul, Chelsea captain Terry's training hard and eating right

In for the long haul, Chelsea captain Terry's training hard and eating right

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Chelsea defender John Terry has worked hard on his fitness in the last few years and wants to have a long playing career like former Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs, the former England captain said.

Blackburn striker Campbell held in match-fixing probe

Blackburn striker Campbell held in match-fixing probe

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Former English Premier League striker DJ Campbell has been arrested as part of a match-fixing investigation, his club Blackburn Rovers said on Monday.

EPL: QPR owner Fernandes to stand by Redknapp

EPL: QPR owner Fernandes to stand by Redknapp

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Loyalty and football are two words that do not often go together, but after watching his side climb off the bottom of the Premier League table with victory over Aston Villa, Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes is standing by manager Harry Redknapp.

Barnet and Oldham are toast of FA Cup after shock wins

Barnet and Oldham are toast of FA Cup after shock wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Oldham Athletic and Barnet provided some old-fashioned FA Cup magic with shock victories against much more illustrious opponents but English champions Manchester City proved ruthless as they scored seven times in the third round on Sunday.

Shaqiri's overhead goal draws similarities with goals of yore

Shaqiri's overhead goal draws similarities with goals of yore

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri astonishing equalising goal against Poland in their Euro 2016 last-16 match brought back memories of great goals of the past from club and international football.

Legend Aguero to leave Manchester City at end of season

Legend Aguero to leave Manchester City at end of season

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Premier League leaders City said a statue will be erected outside the Etihad Stadium in the Argentine's honour, alongside those of his former team mates David Silva and Vincent Kompany.

Chhetri on his unsuccessful stints at foreign clubs

Chhetri on his unsuccessful stints at foreign clubs

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'After one week, I was told by the head coach of Sporting Lisbon 'you are not good enough, get lost to B team'

AirAsia in buyout talks as share fall put loans at risk: Sources

AirAsia in buyout talks as share fall put loans at risk: Sources

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes began talks with bankers to take Asia's number one budget airline private after a plunge in its stock price put $200 million worth of loans borrowed against AirAsia's shares at risk.

Wounded Redknapp leaves QPR but not quitting football

Wounded Redknapp leaves QPR but not quitting football

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Harry Redknapp resigned as manager of struggling Queens Park Rangers.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Arsenal and Manchester City meet at The Emirates on Saturday when both teams will seek to roar into life after making spluttering starts to their Premier League campaigns.

No bitterness as Liverpool's Sterling joins Manchester City for record fee

No bitterness as Liverpool's Sterling joins Manchester City for record fee

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Manchester City made Raheem Sterling the most expensive English player in history when they completed a deal for the 20-year-old forward on Tuesday, rubber-stamping an acrimonious end to his Liverpool career.

City legend, Barca striker Aguero forced to retire due to heart condition

City legend, Barca striker Aguero forced to retire due to heart condition

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The Argentine joined Barca on a free transfer during the close season, but made only five appearances in all competitions due to a calf injury and his cardiac issues, scoring once in a 2-1 home defeat by Real Madrid.

Football: Inter sign Vidal from Barcelona for 1 million euros

Football: Inter sign Vidal from Barcelona for 1 million euros

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Irrepressible Ibrahimovic scores twice as Milan win opener

Has Tony Fernandes got AirAsia stuck in turbulence?

Has Tony Fernandes got AirAsia stuck in turbulence?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

One thing is certain: The part-Goan, part-Malayali group CEO of Air Asia is not your usual boardroom CEO, and he cultivates the maverick businessman image, buying race car teams and football clubs and taking off-beat bets with his mentor and now buddy Richard Branson of Virgin.

Football Briefs: Leicester through to FA Cup fourth round

Football Briefs: Leicester through to FA Cup fourth round

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

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

PHOTOS: The GREATEST comebacks in sport

PHOTOS: The GREATEST comebacks in sport

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

A list of some of sport's greatest comebacks after Tiger Woods ended an 11-year major championship drought with victory at The Masters on Sunday.

Chelsea worst-behaved team; Liverpool most respectful!

Chelsea worst-behaved team; Liverpool most respectful!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Data, complied by FA Fair Play delegates who attend every Premier League match, shows Chelsea have the least respect towards match officials, the Telegraph reported.

Premier League bottom three show they're up for the fight

Premier League bottom three show they're up for the fight

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Burnley's 0-0 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday completed a profitable weekend for the three clubs bidding to avoid a swift return to the second tier of English football.