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How Klopp's attacking style is producing many goalscorers at Liverpool

How Klopp's attacking style is producing many goalscorers at Liverpool

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Liverpool's wide range of goalscorers this season is a direct result of their attacking style, according to manager Juergen Klopp.

Everton appoint Martinez as manager

Everton appoint Martinez as manager

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Roberto Martinez has been named Everton manager after leaving Wigan Athletic where the Spaniard forged a reputation for making the best of limited resources and playing attractive football.

Mancini, Balotelli in training-ground spat: Report

Mancini, Balotelli in training-ground spat: Report

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini was involved in a training ground bust-up with volatile forward Mario Balotelli on Thursday, the Manchester Evening News reported.

Soccer PIX: Leverkusen thump Schalke; Milan win

Soccer PIX: Leverkusen thump Schalke; Milan win

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Napoli brush aside lowly Crotone to go third in Serie A.

Benitez abuse affects players, says Chelsea's Mikel

Benitez abuse affects players, says Chelsea's Mikel

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel believes fan negativity is affecting the players at the Premier League club.

La Liga: Ronaldo scores on return as Real equal club record

La Liga: Ronaldo scores on return as Real equal club record

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his return from injury as Real Madrid thrashed Osasuna 5-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday to equal the club's 1960-61 record of 15 successive La Liga wins.

The highs and lows of Mancini's reign at City

The highs and lows of Mancini's reign at City

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Roberto Mancini was sacked by Manchester City on Monday, a year after leading the club out of the shadow of Manchester United and to their first English league title since 1968. Following is a brief summary of the highs and lows of Mancini's three and a half seasons in charge.

My relationship with Abramovich is very good: Benitez

My relationship with Abramovich is very good: Benitez

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Chelsea's beleaguered interim manager Rafael Benitez still enjoys a 'very good' relationship with the club's owner Roman Abramovich, he told BBC in an interview on Thursday.

Chelsea deny reports linking Avram Grant return

Chelsea deny reports linking Avram Grant return

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

European champions Chelsea have denied British media reports linking former manager Avram Grant to an assistant role alongside interim coach Rafael Benitez at Stamford Bridge.

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'My father could have gotten more due. He was capable of much more.' 'But he was always thankful.'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'My father could have gotten more due. He was capable of much more.' 'But he was always thankful.'

Malaysia player pips Messi, Neymar to FIFA shortlist

Malaysia player pips Messi, Neymar to FIFA shortlist

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

A Malaysian footballer has beaten the likes of Neymar and Messi to score a place in FIFA's shortlist for top three goals of the year.

Man United can seal title if City lose to Spurs

Man United can seal title if City lose to Spurs

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Manchester City's grip on the Premier League trophy could be prised away once and for all this weekend as Roberto Mancini's side face Tottenham Hotspur knowing defeat would allow Manchester United the chance to be crowned champions on Monday.

Sturridge frustrated with playing in new position

Sturridge frustrated with playing in new position

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge has urged manager Juergen Klopp to deploy him in his favoured centre forward position, where he operates on "autopilot".

Aus Open: Cilic defeats Verdasco in late night thriller

Aus Open: Cilic defeats Verdasco in late night thriller

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Beaten by Roger Federer in last year's final, Cilic was pushed to the brink by Spanish veteran Verdasco who had the Croat on the ropes in the fourth set tiebreak.

United refocus on title assault after City blip

United refocus on title assault after City blip

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

A chastening home defeat to Manchester City has given Premier League leaders Manchester United all the incentive they need to win against Stoke City on Sunday and move closer to sealing a 20th English league title.

Premier League: Jose Mourinho makes winning return at Chelsea

Premier League: Jose Mourinho makes winning return at Chelsea

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Jose Mourinho made a winning return to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea beat promoted Hull City 2-0 in the Premier League on Sunday after an early Frank Lampard penalty miss.

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

EPL Photos: Manchester United move closer to title

EPL Photos: Manchester United move closer to title

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

Manchester United edged closer to their 20th league title when a Titus Bramble own goal gave them a 1-0 win at Sunderland on Saturday to keep them 15 points clear of Manchester City with eight Premier League games to go.

The beginning of the end

The beginning of the end

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The Big Four were always going to come into the year's first Grand Slam knowing fully well that their days of dominance are drawing to a close, if not already a thing of the past, says Dhruv Munjal.

Title race is over, says Manchester City boss Mancini

Title race is over, says Manchester City boss Mancini

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini threw in the towel for his club's Premier League title challenge on Thursday, saying the motivation for the rest of the season is to keep the teams below them at a safe distance.

When instinct was at play for victorious Liverpool

When instinct was at play for victorious Liverpool

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Alexander-Arnold, seeing the Spanish club's defenders still getting organised, feigned to walk away from the corner before racing back to whip the ball to the unmarked Divock Origi, who clipped it past Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Tennis round-up: Tsitsipas captures first clay court title

Tennis round-up: Tsitsipas captures first clay court title

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Tsitsipas regained his composure to save a set point in the 10th game before sealing the victory in the tiebreak for his third career title.

Hot Damn! Nushrat, Kareena, Janhvi set the red carpet on fire

Hot Damn! Nushrat, Kareena, Janhvi set the red carpet on fire

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Vogue Woman Of The Year Awards 2018 was a star-studded affair.

Mancini rues missing out on buying Van Persie

Mancini rues missing out on buying Van Persie

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Robin van Persie's decision to join Manchester United instead of Manchester City is proving the difference in the race to the Premier League title, according to City manager Roberto Mancini.

Mikel is Chelsea's unsung hero, says Di Matteo

Mikel is Chelsea's unsung hero, says Di Matteo

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

John Obi Mikel's value to Chelsea often goes unrecognised by the media and by fans of the European champions but manager Roberto Di Matteo says the Nigeria midfielder is one of the club's unsung heroes.

PICS: Messi free-kick helps Barca to opening win; Mbappe brace for PSG

PICS: Messi free-kick helps Barca to opening win; Mbappe brace for PSG

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

La Liga champions Barcelona began the new campaign with a 3-0 win over Alaves on Saturday with the help of a spectacular under-the-wall free kick from Lionel Messi, who scored twice, and a curling shot from substitute Philippe Coutinho.

Delhi Dynamos sign West Bromwich Albion's Adil Nabi on loan

Delhi Dynamos sign West Bromwich Albion's Adil Nabi on loan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Delhi Dynamos have signed English Premier League side West Bromwich Albion's talented youngster Adil Nabi on loan for the second season of the Indian Super League beginning in October.

Barca have advantage, but taking nothing for granted

Barca have advantage, but taking nothing for granted

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'They were better than us for some spells and we know what awaits us over there' Valverde pointed to his team's sensational exit from last year's competition to AS Roma after a 4-1 cushion from the first leg and said they would be taking nothing for granted in Tuesday's return game at Anfield.

EPL: Manchester City strike late, Arsenal go third

EPL: Manchester City strike late, Arsenal go third

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Manchester City needed Gareth Barry's stoppage-time winner to earn a 1-0 win at home to bottom club Reading on Saturday and exert some pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester United.

Mancini ready to give Balotelli another chance

Mancini ready to give Balotelli another chance

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Manchester City will give volatile Italian striker Mario Balotelli another chance, manager Roberto Mancini said on Friday.

City bosses order Mancini to sell 'menace' Balotelli

City bosses order Mancini to sell 'menace' Balotelli

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has been advised by the influential members of the Etihad hierarchy to get rid of madcap striker Mario Balotelli or risk losing his own job.

PIX: Italy, Belgium win to book Nations League semis spot

PIX: Italy, Belgium win to book Nations League semis spot

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Belgium finished five points clear at the top of League A Group 2 and will meet world champions France and former World Cup winners Italy and Spain in the final four next October.

Transfer Truths: The EPL's biggest gambles this summer

Transfer Truths: The EPL's biggest gambles this summer

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Rediff.com makes an assessment of the biggest gambles made by the leading Premier League teams this summer.

Mancini swears he is fed up of questions over future

Mancini swears he is fed up of questions over future

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

If Mario Balotelli had left his "Why Always Me?" T-shirt behind in Manchester, his former manager Roberto Mancini might well have fancied wearing it on Friday.

Pressure builds on Pardew as Newcastle entertain City

Pressure builds on Pardew as Newcastle entertain City

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Alan Pardew was hailed last season as a steady hand on the Newcastle United tiller but finds himself contemplating an impending relegation battle ahead of a clash with wounded champions Manchester City on Saturday.

Lazio release coach Mancini as Inter move in

Lazio release coach Mancini as Inter move in

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

Roberto Mancini moved a step closer to becoming coach of Inter Milan on Tuesday, when Serie A rivals Lazio released him from his contract.

Hollywood adds glam to Cannes

Hollywood adds glam to Cannes

Rediff.com21 May 2010

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Chelsea players must share blame for CL exit: Cech

Chelsea players must share blame for CL exit: Cech

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Chelsea's players must shoulder the blame for the Londoners becoming the first holders to leave the Champions League at the group stage, goalkeeper Petr Cech said after Wednesday's exit.

Europe exit can help us win the EPL: Mancini

Europe exit can help us win the EPL: Mancini

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Manchester City's dismal exit from European competition is not an embarrassment and could boost the big-spending club's defence of the Premier League title, according to manager Roberto Mancini.