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Britain mourns the death of two legends

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Stirling Moss, the British racing driver who ranked as one of the all-time Formula One greats despite never winning the world championship, died on Sunday at the age of 90 after a long illness. News of his passing was mourned across the world of motorsport, with Formula One hailing a 'legend' and 'one of the true greats'.

Six new players to watch out for in EPL

Six new players to watch out for in EPL

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Here are six who could make the biggest impact in this season's English Premier League.

Villa captain Grealish charged after lockdown crash

Villa captain Grealish charged after lockdown crash

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has been charged with multiple driving violations after being involved in a car crash during the COVID-19 lockdown in March, police said on Thursday. British media had reported that police had opened an investigation after the Villa midfielder was pictured leaving an estate in Birmingham following a traffic accident on March 29.

EPL snapshots: Red card for Liverpool's Mane divides pundits

EPL snapshots: Red card for Liverpool's Mane divides pundits

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Senegal international Mane faces a three-match suspension from domestic games, although he will be available for Liverpool's Champions League tie at home to Sevilla on Wednesday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Third-placed Leicester go to Hodgson's sixth-placed Crystal Palace on Sunday

Once again... it's master Van Gaal v his pupil Mourinho

Once again... it's master Van Gaal v his pupil Mourinho

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

When Jose Mourinho jumped to beleaguered Louis van Gaal's defence in February, sympathising that he should be given time.

United's Rangnick fails to live up to 'Godfather' hype

United's Rangnick fails to live up to 'Godfather' hype

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

When Ralf Rangnick took over as interim manager of Manchester United he was hailed as the 'Godfather of German coaching'

Football Focus: 'City could be tested by counter-attacking Real'

Football Focus: 'City could be tested by counter-attacking Real'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Shevchenko takes English lessons

Shevchenko takes English lessons

Rediff.com15 Aug 2006

Andrei Shevchenko's new life in London means giving up sports cars, improving his golf and trying to learn English.

King's Cup: Atletico see off Lleida to reach quarters

King's Cup: Atletico see off Lleida to reach quarters

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The Catalonian side put up a good fight to stay level in the first half at a half-empty Wanda Metropolitano stadium, with Lucas Hernandez hitting the post and Diego Costa denied when one-on-one with the visiting keeper.

PHOTOS: QPR down after City mauling, Liverpool held at Stamford Bridge

PHOTOS: QPR down after City mauling, Liverpool held at Stamford Bridge

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Queens Park Rangers bowed out of the Premier League with a whimper after Manchester City's Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick to lead his side to a crushing 6-0 victory over the London club on Sunday.

EPL: No time to cry over injuries, says Spurs manager Pochettino

EPL: No time to cry over injuries, says Spurs manager Pochettino

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'It's like now with Lamela or Vertonghen, how you sit in the chair and cry because you miss someone... But the competition does not allow you to cry. You have to move on quick. It's a bit cruel, but you have to move on and try to win the next game'

Costa hat-trick downs Swansea, City draw at Arsenal

Costa hat-trick downs Swansea, City draw at Arsenal

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Chelsea's Diego Costa continued his stunning start to life in the Premier League with a hat-trick in a 4-2 comeback win over Swansea City on Saturday that left champions Manchester City staring up the table after a 2-2 draw at Arsenal.

Hart howler turns spotlight back on England goalkeeper

Hart howler turns spotlight back on England goalkeeper

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart generated some more negative headlines after a last minute mix-up with Matija Nastasic allowed Chelsea's Fernando Torres to score a late winner in a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Guardiola apologises for speculation-fuelling admission

Guardiola apologises for speculation-fuelling admission

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has apologised for putting some of his Premier League counterparts under pressure by publicly announcing an intention to trade Germany for England at the end of the season.

Manager Van Gaal concedes that United have been 'dull' 'boring' this season

Manager Van Gaal concedes that United have been 'dull' 'boring' this season

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Even Louis van Gaal has been "very bored" watching Manchester United's dull games this season, the Dutch manager has admitted.

Here's why the smile is back on Mourinho's face

Here's why the smile is back on Mourinho's face

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Jose Mourinho had a smile back on his face after his Manchester United side comfortably beat Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor on Sunday to end a week of intense scrutiny in positive fashion.

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.

Football Briefs: Immobile hits four in Lazio rout in Serie A

Football Briefs: Immobile hits four in Lazio rout in Serie A

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

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

It's 'squeaky-bum time' in the EPL

It's 'squeaky-bum time' in the EPL

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Alex Ferguson famously described the Premier League title run-in as 'squeaky-bum time' and leaders Leicester City and second-placed Tottenham Hotspur look best-placed to handle the pressure.

European Soccer Roundup: Barca close in on title, PSG almost there

European Soccer Roundup: Barca close in on title, PSG almost there

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Barcelona look well set to wrap up the La Liga title.

Football Briefs: Julia Roberts is a Red; United down Real on penalties

Football Briefs: Julia Roberts is a Red; United down Real on penalties

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

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

We owe Trump an open mind and chance to lead: Hillary

We owe Trump an open mind and chance to lead: Hillary

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Hillary Clinton on Wednesday graciously accepted her defeat in the US Presidential election, saying she hopes Donald Trump will be a successful President for all Americans and that the "deeply divided" nation owes him "an open mind and the chance to lead."

EPL PIX: Arsenal sink Burnley; Liverpool down Saints

EPL PIX: Arsenal sink Burnley; Liverpool down Saints

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL Preview: Burnley need miracle to avoid relegation

EPL Preview: Burnley need miracle to avoid relegation

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Burnley's seemingly doomed attempt to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Football Briefs: Giggs enjoys memorable homecoming

Football Briefs: Giggs enjoys memorable homecoming

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

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

Soccer PIX: Arsenal win at Watford; Madrid drop points

Soccer PIX: Arsenal win at Watford; Madrid drop points

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Arsenal manager Unai Emery was pleased with his team's first away clean sheet of the season.

Euro qualifiers PICS: England, France win big; Portugal held

Euro qualifiers PICS: England, France win big; Portugal held

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

A summary of Friday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

Champions League: Lucky Real scrape through; Porto rout Basel

Champions League: Lucky Real scrape through; Porto rout Basel

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Holders Real Madrid survived a huge scare when they lost 4-3 to Schalke 04 in the Champions League on Tuesday but squeezed into the quarter-finals 5-4 on aggregate thanks to record European marksman Cristiano Ronaldo.

Gerrard shocked by Suarez's Ballon d'Or omission

Gerrard shocked by Suarez's Ballon d'Or omission

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has criticised what he called FIFA's political decision not to include former team mate Luis Suarez on their shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or award as the world's best footballer.

We have to bounce back quickly, Gerrard says after FA Cup defeat

We have to bounce back quickly, Gerrard says after FA Cup defeat

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says Sunday's defeat to Arsenal in the FA Cup will not halt his team's momentum as they head into the crucial final stretch of the season.

Europa League: Costa haunts Arsenal again to send Atletico into final

Europa League: Costa haunts Arsenal again to send Atletico into final

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa haunted Arsenal again by firing his side to a 1-0 win in Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg to send the Spaniards into the final and deny Arsene Wenger a dream end to his long reign as Arsenal coach.

Ghana boss slams African Nations Cup organisers for bad bus, commute

Ghana boss slams African Nations Cup organisers for bad bus, commute

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Ghana's head coach Avram Grant hit out at African Nations Cup organisers for giving his side a shoddy bus and lengthy commute ahead of their critical Group C clash with Algeria.

Soccer Extras: Chiellini gives Juventus opening win; Real Madrid held

Soccer Extras: Chiellini gives Juventus opening win; Real Madrid held

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

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

Will ensure protection of integrity of upcoming polls in India: Zuckerberg

Will ensure protection of integrity of upcoming polls in India: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Mark Zuckerberg said one of his greatest regrets was that Facebook has been slow in identifying the Russian information operations in 2016.

Football Extras: Zidane begins second coming; Bayern eye domestic double

Football Extras: Zidane begins second coming; Bayern eye domestic double

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

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

It's about the timing, Pep!

It's about the timing, Pep!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Pep Guardiola's appointment at the high-flying Premier League club is certainly ill-timed, argues Bikash Mohapatra.

Sports shorts: Second-string Real Madrid labour to King's Cup victory

Sports shorts: Second-string Real Madrid labour to King's Cup victory

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

A much-changed Real Madrid ground out a 2-0 victory at third-tier Fuenlabrada in their King's Cup last-32 first leg on Thursday, needing two dubious penalties to break down their stubborn hosts as both sides finished with 10 men.

Football Briefs: 'There is no one like Messi in the world'

Football Briefs: 'There is no one like Messi in the world'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

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

Football Extras: Messi comes off bench to rescue Barcelona

Football Extras: Messi comes off bench to rescue Barcelona

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Lionel Messi came off the bench to inspire Barcelona to a 3-1 win over a dogged Leganes side on Sunday, creating one goal and scoring another to keep the Catalans five points clear at the top of La Liga.