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England players make royal pledge

England players make royal pledge

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

Prince William paid a visit to the English World Cup squad and wished them luck at the finals in Germany

Chelsea outclass Real Madrid, face City in Champions League final

Chelsea outclass Real Madrid, face City in Champions League final

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Thirteen-times European champions Real, who had come through each of their last three Champions League semi-final ties, had been second best for much last week's first leg which ended 1-1.

Man United sign 9-year-old wonder kid

Man United sign 9-year-old wonder kid

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Manchester United have signed a nine-year-old after his grandfather sent them a DVD showcasing the boy's talents.

Man United, Arsenal score easy wins

Man United, Arsenal score easy wins

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Dimitar Berbatov scored twice as Manchester United beat AaB Aalborg 3-0, while Arsenal crushed Porto 4-0 with a double strike from Robin Van Persie in Champions League matches.

FA Cup: United's win over Derby allows Van Gaal to breathe easy

FA Cup: United's win over Derby allows Van Gaal to breathe easy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Under-pressure Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal enjoyed a rare highlight after weeks of gloom when his side comfortably beat Derby County 3-1 on Friday to reach the FA Cup fifth round.

EPL: Sturridge steers Liverpool to win over Manchester United

EPL: Sturridge steers Liverpool to win over Manchester United

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Daniel Sturridge's third goal in as many matches gave Liverpool a 1-0 win over bitter rivals Manchester United in a feisty Premier League match at Anfield on Sunday.

Roma score over 10-man Manchester United

Roma score over 10-man Manchester United

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

Substitute Mirko Vucinic scored a 66th-minute winner to give AS Roma a 2-1 home win over 10-man Manchester United in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.

Henry strikes late as Arsenal beat United

Henry strikes late as Arsenal beat United

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Late goals by Robin van Persie and Thierry Henry gave Arsenal a thrilling 2-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday, shattering the visitors' bid to open a nine-point lead in the Premier League.

Saha extends Man United contract

Saha extends Man United contract

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

France striker Louis Saha will stay at Manchester United until 2010.

Nistelrooy assured WC place

Nistelrooy assured WC place

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

Ruud van Nistelrooy's place in the Dutch World Cup squad is not in doubt, according to coach Marco van Basten.

Late equaliser gives Netherlands 1-1 draw

Late equaliser gives Netherlands 1-1 draw

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

The draw will leave a bitter taste for England, who were coming off a dismal run in Euro 2008 qualifying.

Birmingham hold Man U goalless

Birmingham hold Man U goalless

Rediff.com16 Oct 2004

It was United fifth draw in nine games and leaves them in fourth place in the Premiership.

Continuity key to Liverpool's quest for EPL glory

Continuity key to Liverpool's quest for EPL glory

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

'This team is really good and we have invested a lot in it. Now we have to work with that'

Football Extras: Incumbent Infantino is sole candidate for president

Football Extras: Incumbent Infantino is sole candidate for president

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

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Man United hammer Charlton

Man United hammer Charlton

Rediff.com2 May 2005

United cut Chelsea's lead to six points

United cut Chelsea's lead to six points

Rediff.com18 Dec 2005

Manchester beat Aston Villa 2-0 to slash Chelsea's Premier League lead to six points.

Man United in FA quarter-final

Man United in FA quarter-final

Rediff.com20 Feb 2005

Manchester United beat Everton 2-0 to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals, while 10-man Arsenal were held 1-1 by Sheffield United

Cole fires England to victory

Cole fires England to victory

Rediff.com4 Sep 2005

Midfielder Joe Cole fired England to a laboured 1-0 win over Wales in their Group Six World Cup qualifier

FIVE memorable Arsenal v Manchester United clashes

FIVE memorable Arsenal v Manchester United clashes

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Arsenal host Manchester United on Sunday in a clash crucial to both clubs as they try to finish the season in the top four of the Premier League. We look at five standout matches between the clubs.

Nistelrooy returns for Man Utd

Nistelrooy returns for Man Utd

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

Fans want Shearer at Euro 2004

Fans want Shearer at Euro 2004

Rediff.com14 May 2004

The 33-year-old was the fans' first choice as Michael Owen's partner at Euro 2004, according to a survey.

EPL: Liverpool hold off late Everton pressure in goalless derby

EPL: Liverpool hold off late Everton pressure in goalless derby

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Liverpool survived a late spell of Everton pressure to stretch their record unbeaten run in Merseyside derbies to 17 games

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches.

Van Gaal no closer to title challenge than Moyes was

Van Gaal no closer to title challenge than Moyes was

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Louis Van Gaal said it would take him three years to transform Manchester United into a potential title-winning team when he became manager last summer, but judged by Sunday's loss to Southampton, he might have to wait a lot longer than that.

United's Carrick out for up to a month: Reports

United's Carrick out for up to a month: Reports

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick is likely to be out for up to a month with an ankle injury in a further blow to the troubled Premier League champions, British media reported on Friday.

Harry Kane named England captain for World Cup

Harry Kane named England captain for World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Striker Harry Kane will wear the captain's armband for England at next month's World Cup, ending speculation about who would lead Gareth Southgate's squad in Russia.

Injury scare for Liverpool's Sturridge

Injury scare for Liverpool's Sturridge

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has suffered another injury setback after a foot problem picked up in training ruled him out of a return against Girondins Bordeaux in the Europa League

India football captain Chhetri to be recommended for Padma Shri

India football captain Chhetri to be recommended for Padma Shri

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The All India Football Federation is set to recommend Sunil Chhetri for the country's fourth highest civilian award -- the Padma Shri -- a huge recognition for the nation's all-time leading goal-scorer should he get the honour.

Football Briefs: Juve close in on title n Serie A

Football Briefs: Juve close in on title n Serie A

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

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Most searched player in China...

Most searched player in China...

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo is comfortably the most influential soccer player online in China.

Manchester United can still be in thick of title race: Van Gaal

Manchester United can still be in thick of title race: Van Gaal

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Victory at Chelsea on Sunday would put Manchester United back in Premier League title contention, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday as the former champions were again linked with Jose Mourinho. Fifth-placed United are 10 points behind leaders Leicester City with 14 games remaining and the Dutchman, buoyed by a 3-0 home victory over Stoke City last weekend, said his side should not be counted out. United finally produced some much-needed swagger at Old Trafford to give Van Gaal breathing space as his future continues to be the subject of media speculation. "The competition is still not finished," Van Gaal told reporters on Friday.

'I'm sorry but the truth is Man United is not in balance now'

'I'm sorry but the truth is Man United is not in balance now'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Playing spectacular football is all well and good but Manchester United must find the right balance in both areas of the pitch if they want to be successful this season, manager Louis van Gaal has said.