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Football Focus: Guardiola seeks more consistency from City

Football Focus: Guardiola seeks more consistency from City

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

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

Ranieri celebrates with Abramovich

Ranieri celebrates with Abramovich

Rediff.com7 Apr 2004

The 52-year-old Chelsea coach wept on the Highbury pitch after his team beat Arsenal 2-1 to earn a place in the Champions League semi-finals for the first time.

Sports Shorts: Haas F1 team to get new title sponsor next season

Sports Shorts: Haas F1 team to get new title sponsor next season

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Thai PM shows interest in Fulham

Thai PM shows interest in Fulham

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

Thaksin Shinawatra asked one of his country's soccer experts to do some research into premier league club.

The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

It was just outside the stadium that Vichai crashed in the helicopter he used to take off from the pitch and fly back to London after games.

Britons swallow national pride

Britons swallow national pride

Rediff.com5 Jul 2003

Their biggest superstar has decamped to Spain. Chelsea has been bought by a Russian billionaire. And Henman was wiped out in the Wimbledon quarter final.

Soccer Extras: Italian Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork

Soccer Extras: Italian Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Italy's top-flight Serie A soccer league launched a new anti-racism campaign on Monday by presenting artwork featuring three side-by-side paintings of apes but the move has been described by campaign group Fare as a sick joke. News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Soccer PIX: Real Betis' Joaquin makes La Liga history

Soccer PIX: Real Betis' Joaquin makes La Liga history

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

He made it 3-0 with a superb first-time finish into the bottom corner in the 20th minute, scoring his first ever treble in a competitive game, more than 19 years after making his professional debut.

Extras: Mahrez, Salah, Mane vie for African football award

Extras: Mahrez, Salah, Mane vie for African football award

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

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

Could title win be the start of a Man City dynasty?

Could title win be the start of a Man City dynasty?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The dynasty will only be built on European success, though, and after the quarter-final exit to Liverpool, Manchester City's owners, who want a gilded continental powerhouse to match United's global lustre, will demand it and back those demands with huge funding.

Back from the brink, Pardew set for happy anniversary at Newcastle

Back from the brink, Pardew set for happy anniversary at Newcastle

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Six weeks ago, with Newcastle United in the Premier League's relegation zone and still looking for a first win of the season, Alan Pardew seemed highly unlikely to reach his fourth anniversary as manager in December.

7 reasons why Chelsea's John Terry will always be a LEGEND

7 reasons why Chelsea's John Terry will always be a LEGEND

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

John Terry will pass into Chelsea folklore as their greatest captain during the most successful period in their history and his announcement on Sunday that he will leave at the end of the season marks the end of an era.

Soccer PIX: Mbappe masterclass; Lazio go top of Serie A

Soccer PIX: Mbappe masterclass; Lazio go top of Serie A

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

A round-up of Saturday's matches in Ligue 1, Serie A and Bundesliga.

'Wenger's Arsenal dream is becoming a mirage, and a pain'

'Wenger's Arsenal dream is becoming a mirage, and a pain'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Arsene Wenger must start learning from his mistakes if Arsenal are to compete at the highest level of European football, Alisher Usmanov, the London club's second-largest shareholder, has said.

These business leaders gave away billions in charity

These business leaders gave away billions in charity

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

India's billionaires are pledging a decent amount of their wealth for the welfare of society.

I'm bisexual: Dewani tells S African court as his trial begins

I'm bisexual: Dewani tells S African court as his trial begins

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

An Indian-origin British billionaire businessman, accused plotting the murder his Indo-Swedish wife during their honeymoon in South Africa in 2010, told a court that he is bisexual as his trial for began in Cape Town on Monday.

Back at Chelsea, Mourinho is now the 'Happy One'

Back at Chelsea, Mourinho is now the 'Happy One'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Jose Mourinho returned to Chelsea on Monday, with the smiling 'Special One' saying he was now the 'Happy One' on his second coming as manager of the Premier League club he has always loved.

Chelsea score late winner to clinch EPL title

Chelsea score late winner to clinch EPL title

Rediff.com13 May 2017

The victory, Chelsea's 28th of the season, put the long-time league leaders 10 points clear of second-placed Tottenham Hotspur, who have only three games left to play.

Jose Mourinho plans 12-year Chelsea stay

Jose Mourinho plans 12-year Chelsea stay

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho plans to stick with the English Premier League club for 12 seasons despite accepting his 'worst contract' in six years.

King's Cup: Caicedo brace fires Espanyol past Valencia

King's Cup: Caicedo brace fires Espanyol past Valencia

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Espanyol's Felipe Caicedo came off the bench and netted two late goals to secure a 2-0 win at home to 10-man Valencia on Tuesday that sent the Barcelona-based club through to the King's Cup quarter-finals 3-2 on aggregate.

Indian football inspired by Iceland in grassroots expansion

Indian football inspired by Iceland in grassroots expansion

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The country of 1.3 billion is finally waking up to the most popular sport on the planet. Kushal Das, secretary general of the All India Football Federation, has said the country is aiming to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

'Yes, Leicester are top of the league and our fans can dream'

'Yes, Leicester are top of the league and our fans can dream'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Lecister City's dynamic duo Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez are not for sale at any price, manager Claudio Ranieri asserted after the pair combined again to fire their team back to the top of the Premier League.

Cardiff sack manager Mackay after dispute with Tan

Cardiff sack manager Mackay after dispute with Tan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

The protracted disagreement between Cardiff City chairman Vincent Tan and manager Malky Mackay reached its inevitable conclusion on Friday when the Scot was sacked seven months after winning promotion to the Premier League.

$1.3-billion Swiggy is India's most valuable online food ordering platform

$1.3-billion Swiggy is India's most valuable online food ordering platform

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Swiggy is shoring up capital to defend its position as India's largest food-ordering app as rivals Zomato and FoodPanda focus on growth after receiving funds

Cardiff appoint Norwegian Solskjaer as new manager

Cardiff appoint Norwegian Solskjaer as new manager

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was named the new manager of English Premier League strugglers Cardiff City on Thursday.

The amazing success story of Sunil Mittal

The amazing success story of Sunil Mittal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Mittal would travel in trucks with his consignments.

Cameron and a pig: British PM's 'debauched' past exposed

Cameron and a pig: British PM's 'debauched' past exposed

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

The book claims that Cameron smoked marijuana and took part in bizarre initiation ceremony as part of a university society, called the Piers Gaveston Society.

LeBron James eager for role with Beckham's Miami franchise

LeBron James eager for role with Beckham's Miami franchise

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Miami Heat forward LeBron James, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, said on Wednesday he hoped to be involved with David Beckham's plan to bring a Major League Soccer (MLS) team to Miami.

Buffett donates record $2.84 billion to Gates, family charities

Buffett donates record $2.84 billion to Gates, family charities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Buffett typically makes his donations in July, reducing the number of shares by 5 percent from the prior year.

Is this the worst period of Mourinho's career? Tell us!

Is this the worst period of Mourinho's career? Tell us!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Jose Mourinho says he is going through the worst period of his managerial career.

A college dropout among top 10 richest Indians

A college dropout among top 10 richest Indians

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Micky Jagtiani, owner of Landmark, the unlisted Dubai-based retail chain, has entered the list of 10 richest Indians compiled by Bloomberg.

La Liga: Super-sub Negredo helps Valencia go to third

La Liga: Super-sub Negredo helps Valencia go to third

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Valencia climbed above Atletico Madrid and Sevilla into third in La Liga when Alvaro Negredo came off the bench to score a late winner in a 3-2 home victory over his former club Almeria on Saturday.

India's elected a Trump, will US now get a Modi?

India's elected a Trump, will US now get a Modi?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

'In May 2014, India got its Donald Trump equivalent as prime minister in the form of Narendra Modi. Come 2016, we will know if America too gets its own version of Modi by electing Trump,' says Shehzad Poonawalla.

EPL updates: Klopp gives green light to Salah

EPL updates: Klopp gives green light to Salah

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Salah was seen training with a protective cast on his forearm this week but Klopp dismissed any fresh injury concern relating to the Egyptian.

City have experience for Champions League challenge: Aguero

City have experience for Champions League challenge: Aguero

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Manchester City now have enough experience of playing against the European elite to mount a serious challenge in the Champions League, striker Sergio Aguero has said.

La Liga: Sevilla climb to summit, Atletico win

La Liga: Sevilla climb to summit, Atletico win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Sevilla drew level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga when they snatched a 2-1 comeback victory at home to Villarreal, while champions Atletico Madrid won 1-0 in a bad-tempered clash at Getafe on Sunday.

Meet the potential FIFA presidential candidates

Meet the potential FIFA presidential candidates

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The election to replace outgoing Sepp Blatter will take place at an extraordinary congress on February 26 in Zurich.

Inspired Cardiff stun Newcastle in manager Solskjaer's first outing

Inspired Cardiff stun Newcastle in manager Solskjaer's first outing

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

As a baby-faced striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made his name coming off the bench to score vital goals for Manchester United and his knack of making a dramatic impact appears undiminished.

Meet China's richest man who toppled Jack Ma!

Meet China's richest man who toppled Jack Ma!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

At the young age of 15, Wang joined the People's Liberation Army as a guard.

Not just Barca and Madrid, there are other contenders for La Liga crown

Not just Barca and Madrid, there are other contenders for La Liga crown

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Champions Barcelona begin their bid for a sixth La Liga title in eight years at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday knowing that fellow heavyweights Real Madrid could, unusually, be just one of several challengers for their crown.