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PHOTOS: United dump holders Chelsea out of FA Cup

PHOTOS: United dump holders Chelsea out of FA Cup

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Spaniard Herrera finished off a fine move with a precise header from Pogba's cross just past the half-hour and United's French midfielder scored himself when he nodded powerfully home from a Marcus Rashford delivery before the break.

Iniesta calls children born because of his goal in 2009

Iniesta calls children born because of his goal in 2009

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta celebrated the 11th anniversary of his famous Champions League semi-final strike against Chelsea by calling two children conceived after his tie-clinching goal. Nine months later, those celebrations had a rather unexpected result, with maternity hospitals in Barcelona telling local media they were struggling to cope with demand amid a spike in the city's birth rate.

How newspapers are fueling racism'...

How newspapers are fueling racism'...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling believes newspapers are helping 'fuel racism' and 'aggressive behaviour' with their portrayal of young black players.

Conte unsure of Costa's future at Chelsea

Conte unsure of Costa's future at Chelsea

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is uncertain about the future of Diego Costa, as Spanish media reports have linked the striker with a possible return to Atletico Madrid. The 27-year-old, who joined the London club from Atletico in 2014, did not feature in Chelsea's 3-2 defeat by Real Madrid in a pre-season friendly on Saturday due to a back injury. The Spain international scored 12 times last season as the club finished 10th in the Premier League, with British media reports also linking Everton striker Romelu Lukaku with a potential move back to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea re-sign striker Drogba

Chelsea re-sign striker Drogba

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Chelsea have re-signed Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba on a one-year contract, the Premier League club said on Friday.

ISL: Former Chelsea player Mutu signs for FC Pune City

ISL: Former Chelsea player Mutu signs for FC Pune City

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The 36-year-old player, whose career has been chequered by controversy, spent last season at Petrolul Ploieti, a top-flight Romanian club.

Wenger accuses Mourinho of disrespecting other managers

Wenger accuses Mourinho of disrespecting other managers

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Arsene Wenger hit back at Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho's thinly-veiled criticism.

Images: Barcelona vs Chelsea, Champions League semi-final second leg

Images: Barcelona vs Chelsea, Champions League semi-final second leg

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Barcelona snatched a place in the Champions League final in dramatic fashion on Wednesday when a last-gasp goal from Andres Iniesta earned a 1-1 draw with Chelsea and victory on away goals.

Mastermind Mourinho digs Chelsea out of a hole

Mastermind Mourinho digs Chelsea out of a hole

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Jose Mourinho again showed his tactical acumen could play a pivotal role in deciding the destiny of the Premier League title when his halftime formation switch prompted a stirring Chelsea comeback against Southampton.

Chelsea to take on Liverpool in League Cup

Chelsea to take on Liverpool in League Cup

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Liverpool will play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge twice in just over a week after the two Premier League teams were drawn to face each other in the quarter-finals of the English League Cup on Saturday.

Mourinho rues crucial minute after semi-final defeat

Mourinho rues crucial minute after semi-final defeat

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Chelsea's Champions League semi-final defeat by Atletico Madrid hinged on a pivotal second-half minute and the expertise of a young goalkeeper on loan from the Premier League club to the Spanish side, Jose Mourinho said on Wednesday.

Champions League PHOTOS: Cautious Chelsea frustrate Atletico in stalemate

Champions League PHOTOS: Cautious Chelsea frustrate Atletico in stalemate

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho returned to Spain with an ultra-cautious approach as his team earned a 0-0 draw with surprise Champions League semi-finalists Atletico Madrid in a first leg lacking in excitement on Tuesday.

Chelsea has 24 hours to solve their problems...

Chelsea has 24 hours to solve their problems...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

"Diego Costa's out which means we have to solve that problem in 24 hours," new interim coach Guus Hiddink told reporters.

FA to probe ref Clattenburg following Chelsea complaint

FA to probe ref Clattenburg following Chelsea complaint

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

The English Football Association has launched an investigation after Chelsea accused referee Mark Clattenburg of using 'inappropriate language' towards two of their players in Sunday's defeat by Manchester United.

Mourinho faces the boot: Can any of these men change Chelsea's fortunes?

Mourinho faces the boot: Can any of these men change Chelsea's fortunes?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

After the reigning English Premier League champions suffered a shocking 0-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth on Saturday, will Jose Mourinho continue to lead the defending champions for the second half of the season? Here's a look the men who could take over at Stamford Bridge.

Why are Arsenal fans boycotting this coffee brand?

Why are Arsenal fans boycotting this coffee brand?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Champions Chelsea beat 9-man Arsenal 2-0 in a heated match at Stamford Bridge last week but a coffee brand had to bear the brunt of angry Arsenal supporters.

Premier League apologises for Mourinho gaffe

Premier League apologises for Mourinho gaffe

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

The Premier League apologised to Chelsea on Sunday after inadvertently publishing a pre-prepared story announcing Jose Mourinho's return to the club.

Mourinho could be tempted by Chelsea return: Drogba

Mourinho could be tempted by Chelsea return: Drogba

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Didier Drogba says Jose Mourinho could be tempted back to Chelsea because he has "unfinished business" with the Premier League club.

Southampton send Chelsea crashing

Southampton send Chelsea crashing

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Chelsea's early season slump turned into a full-blown crisis on Saturday when they were beaten 3-1 by Southampton while Manchester City went top of the Premier League with Sergio Aguero scoring five in a 6-1 win over Newcastle United.

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".

Chelsea bow out as Juve, Galatasaray, Celtic advance

Chelsea bow out as Juve, Galatasaray, Celtic advance

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Less than seven months after celebrating a first Champions League triumph to satisfy owner Roman Abramovich's thirst for continental dominance, Chelsea became European chumps on Wednesday despite a rip-roaring but irrelevant finale.

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.

CL PHOTOS: Dramatic Chelsea fight their way into semis; Real through

CL PHOTOS: Dramatic Chelsea fight their way into semis; Real through

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Chelsea snatched a dramatic late goal through Demba Ba to beat Paris St Germain 2-0 and reach the Champions League semi-finals on the away goals rule on another memorable European night at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

Mourinho believes Drogba will return to 'Chelsea family' someday

Mourinho believes Drogba will return to 'Chelsea family' someday

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Didier Drogba will be a part of the Chelsea family again one day, manager Jose Mourinho predicted on the eve of Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second leg against Galatasaray.

West Ham played '19th century football', says annoyed Mourinho

West Ham played '19th century football', says annoyed Mourinho

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he should have brought his Black & Decker drill to break down West Ham United's defensive wall following a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Wednesday.

Hazard going nowhere but De Bruyne could leave: Mourinho

Hazard going nowhere but De Bruyne could leave: Mourinho

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is adamant Eden Hazard will not be leaving Stamford Bridge any time soon but believes the playmaker's fellow Belgian international Kevin De Bruyne could move in the January transfer window.

Did Suarez dive? Mourinho feels it was an 'acrobatic swimming pool jump'

Did Suarez dive? Mourinho feels it was an 'acrobatic swimming pool jump'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Luis Suarez's 'wild nature' was on display as he tried to win a penalty with an 'acrobatic swimming pool jump' that deserved a yellow card for simulation, according to Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

Chelsea sign Brazilian midfielder Oscar

Chelsea sign Brazilian midfielder Oscar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Chelsea have signed Brazil midfielder Oscar, the English Premier League club said.

What did Mourinho whisper in Conte's ear?

What did Mourinho whisper in Conte's ear?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho told his Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte that his antics in whipping up the crowd during the London club's 4-0 victory on Sunday were "humiliating", according to Italian television.

EPL PHOTOS: Torres sparks rally as Chelsea jump above Spurs

EPL PHOTOS: Torres sparks rally as Chelsea jump above Spurs

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Chelsea, galvanised by the second-half introduction of Fernando Torres, capped a successful week by coming from behind to beat Sunderland 2-1 to leapfrog Tottenham Hotspur into third place in the Premier League on Sunday.

Burger ad poking fun at Chelsea's Torres removed

Burger ad poking fun at Chelsea's Torres removed

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

The blushes of Chelsea's misfiring striker Fernando Torres have been spared after a local council ordered the removal of an advertising hoarding that mocked his performances for the European champions.

EPL: Chelsea calm nerves and extend lead

EPL: Chelsea calm nerves and extend lead

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Buoyant Chelsea extended their Premier League lead and calmed nerves at Stamford Bridge with a 4-2 win over Southampton on Tuesday that moved them seven points clear of their nearest pursuers Tottenham Hotspur.

EPL: What you must not miss this weekend

EPL: What you must not miss this weekend

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

If their rivalry as coaches in Spain is anything to go by, Jose Mourinho will emerge victorious, and possibly by a big margin, when his Chelsea side play Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Chelsea great Lampard ends 13-year spell at club

Chelsea great Lampard ends 13-year spell at club

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Chelsea will have a massive void to fill in midfield next season after the club's all-time record goalscorer Frank Lampard announced on Monday he was ending his 13-year spell at Stamford Bridge.

EPL: Southampton stun Chelsea with fightback

EPL: Southampton stun Chelsea with fightback

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Chelsea's fading Premier League title hopes suffered another unexpected blow when Southampton fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with the European champions on Wednesday.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea's slim hopes of title all but over

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea's slim hopes of title all but over

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Images from the weekend action in the English Premier League.

Atletico's Courtois shines as he shuts out parent club Chelsea

Atletico's Courtois shines as he shuts out parent club Chelsea

Rediff.com1 May 2014

There was one Chelsea player smiling after the club were knocked out of the Champions League by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday - goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois who is on loan at the Spanish side.

PIX: Lampard brace lifts Chelsea to 3rd; Suarez on song for Reds

PIX: Lampard brace lifts Chelsea to 3rd; Suarez on song for Reds

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Images from the EPL matches played across England on Sunday.

Football Focus: Chelsea to buy Atletico Madrid's Costa for 80m pounds?

Football Focus: Chelsea to buy Atletico Madrid's Costa for 80m pounds?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Chelsea has reportedly agreed to acquire Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa for a transfer fee of 80million pounds.

It's Mourinho 1, Moyes 0 in parallel mindgame League

It's Mourinho 1, Moyes 0 in parallel mindgame League

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Before a boot has been muddied or a ball kicked in the Premier League, the score would already appear to be Chelsea 1, Manchester United 0 - or rather Jose Mourinho 1, David Moyes 0.