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Barca in talks with Fabregas, Villa

Barca in talks with Fabregas, Villa

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Barcelona are in negotiations to buy Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas and Valencia striker David Villa, acording to club vice president Rafael Yuste.

Barca's Villa in hospital with kidney stones

Barca's Villa in hospital with kidney stones

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Barcelona forward David Villa has returned to hospital after failing to recover from kidney stones and is out of Saturday's league game at Granada, the La Liga leaders said on Thursday.

Kerala to woo tourists with serviced villas

Kerala to woo tourists with serviced villas

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The serviced villas will be independent, furnished homes preferably built in Kerala architecture style.

'Aston Villa must be up for the fight'

'Aston Villa must be up for the fight'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan knows Reading will be fighting as if their English Premier League survival is at stake on Tuesday and says his side must not take the Royals lightly.

I need to control my temper: Villa

I need to control my temper: Villa

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Spain striker David Villa admitted he needs to better control his temper after he slapped an opponent in the face in the European champions' 2-0 World Cup win over Honduras on Monday, but escaped punishment.

Villa key part of Barcelona squad: Iniesta

Villa key part of Barcelona squad: Iniesta

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

David Villa is an important member of the Barcelona squad, his club and international team mate Andres Iniesta said on Thursday amid speculation the Spain striker could move in the January transfer window.

Virtuoso Villa again Spain's lethal weapon

Virtuoso Villa again Spain's lethal weapon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

David Villa has found the rich vein of form that can win a World Cup and as long as he continues to mine it, Spain will be quietly confident of adding soccer's biggest prize to their European crown

David Villa flying high for Spain

David Villa flying high for Spain

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

David Villa added to his repertoire of spectacular goals to help fire Spain into the last 16 of the World Cup on Friday but there will be concern about the continued poor form of his strike partner Fernando Torres.

Shekhar Home Review: Riveting Watch

Shekhar Home Review: Riveting Watch

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Six episodes are not enough, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

King's Cup: Villa, Cuenca back for Barcelona

King's Cup: Villa, Cuenca back for Barcelona

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Barcelona had positive news on the injury front on Monday when David Villa returned to training and fellow forward Isaac Cuenca was declared fit after more than seven months out with a knee injury.

Barca fans flock to Villa presentation

Barca fans flock to Villa presentation

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Around 35,000 Barcelona fans went to the Nou Camp to see striker David Villa presented on Friday as the club's first signing since they won a second consecutive La Liga title last weekend.

Hernandez inspires Manchester Utd comeback at Villa

Hernandez inspires Manchester Utd comeback at Villa

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Javier Hernandez went off clutching the match ball after helping leaders Manchester United fight back for a 3-2 win at Aston Villa after Arsenal were held in another rip-roaring Saturday of Premier League action.

Villa and Leicester safe, Gerrard farewell agony

Villa and Leicester safe, Gerrard farewell agony

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Aston Villa were crushed 6-1 by Southampton but joined Leicester City in celebrating Premier League survival on Saturday while Steven Gerrard's farewell party was spoiled as Liverpool lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace.

Baros to shift to Aston Villa

Baros to shift to Aston Villa

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Aston Villa have agreed undisclosed terms with Premier League rivals Liverpool to buy Czech striker Milan Baros.

PIX: Man City hammer Brighton to keep pressure on leaders Arsenal

PIX: Man City hammer Brighton to keep pressure on leaders Arsenal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Phil Foden struck twice as Manchester City stepped up their bid for a fourth Premier League crown in a row with a ruthless 4-0 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday.

Torres gives Liverpool win at Villa

Torres gives Liverpool win at Villa

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Fernando Torres struck in stoppage time to give Liverpool a desperately needed 1-0 win at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Tuesday.

EPL: Arsenal put pressure on Liverpool; Luton thrash Brighton

EPL: Arsenal put pressure on Liverpool; Luton thrash Brighton

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Arsenal closed the gap on leaders Liverpool with a 2-1 Premier League victory at Nottingham Forest

PIX: Madrid fight for win at Celta Vigo; Kane tricks

PIX: Madrid fight for win at Celta Vigo; Kane tricks

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

IMAGES from football matches played across European leagues on Saturday

Andre Villas-Boas named Tottenham Hotspur manager

Andre Villas-Boas named Tottenham Hotspur manager

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Andre Villas-Boas has signed a three-year contract as manager of Tottenham Hotspur, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

O'Neill quits Villa just before new season

O'Neill quits Villa just before new season

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Martin O'Neill resigned as Aston Villa's manager on Monday just five days before the start of the new Premier League season.

Football Extras: Villa scores first goal in Japan

Football Extras: Villa scores first goal in Japan

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

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Villa ruled out for three weeks

Villa ruled out for three weeks

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Valencia striker David Villa has torn a thigh muscle and will be out of action for around three weeks, the La Liga club said on Monday.

Arsenal rout Villa in final to claim FA Cup record

Arsenal rout Villa in final to claim FA Cup record

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Holders Arsenal won the FA Cup for a record 12th time on Saturday, outclassing Aston Villa 4-0 at Wembley with stunning goals from Theo Walcott and Alexis Sanchez setting up their one-sided victory.

EPL PIX: Liverpool beat Wolves to go top; City held

EPL PIX: Liverpool beat Wolves to go top; City held

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 victory over struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

Was British media a catalyst in Villas-Boas axe?

Was British media a catalyst in Villas-Boas axe?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Andre Villas-Boas rarely had a good relationship with the British press and their writings over the Portuguese's handling of recent losses of Tottenham Hotspur could have gone against him.

Live in villas when on business tours

Live in villas when on business tours

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Top honchos of the corporate world will have their own villas to live in when on their business tours.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal fire five past hapless Villa

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal fire five past hapless Villa

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Images from the EPL matches played on Sunday

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Manchester City have one just victory from their last 10 games across all competitions.

EPL: Benteke nets hat-trick as Villa, QPR draw

EPL: Benteke nets hat-trick as Villa, QPR draw

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Christian Benteke's superb hat-trick rescued a potentially priceless Premier League point for Aston Villa.

Villas-Boas bares his heart over split with Mourinho

Villas-Boas bares his heart over split with Mourinho

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Extra spice was added to Tottenham's clash with Chelsea on Saturday after Andre Villas-Boas said he went into management when his coaching ambitions were thwarted by Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan.

PIX: Arsenal back on top; De Bruyne double for City

PIX: Arsenal back on top; De Bruyne double for City

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Kevin de Bruyne struck twice to inspire Manchester City to a dominant 4-2 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday and move the champions level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.

Anelka gives Chelsea victory at Villa

Anelka gives Chelsea victory at Villa

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

Chelsea marked the start of Dutch coach Guus Hiddink's spell in charge with a 1-0 victory against Aston Villa in Birmingham on Saturday to keep their Premier League hopes alive. Hiddink, who has taken the job until the end of the season following the sacking of Luiz Felipe Scolari, watched the top flight's leading scorer Nicolas Anelka bag a vital three points with a well-worked goal before halftime.

Transfer Buzz: Liverpool sign striker Benteke from Villa

Transfer Buzz: Liverpool sign striker Benteke from Villa

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Liverpool wrapped up a deal for Christian Benteke on Wednesday, luring the targetman to Anfield on a long-term contract.

Leicester storm back to beat Villa and go second

Leicester storm back to beat Villa and go second

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Leicester City staged a thrilling comeback from two goals down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 and go second in the Premier League table on Sunday, scoring three times in 17 minutes.

PIX: Inter-Juve in thrilling draw; Bayern, PSG win

PIX: Inter-Juve in thrilling draw; Bayern, PSG win

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Piotr Zielinski converted two penalties for Inter Milan as they played out a thrilling 4-4 draw with Juventus.

Villas-Boas sweats before Napoli pressure cooker

Villas-Boas sweats before Napoli pressure cooker

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

His ageing outfit are fifth in the English Premier League and in danger of missing the Champions League for next term as fans begin to wonder if one stellar year as coach of Porto has given the 34-year-old enough experience to cope at Stamford Bridge.

Villa's Agbonlahor wins red card appeal in match against United

Villa's Agbonlahor wins red card appeal in match against United

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor has won his appeal against the red card he received during the Premier League match against Manchester United, the FA said on Tuesday.

Villa go third after Milner goal

Villa go third after Milner goal

Rediff.com21 Dec 2008

Aston Villa took full advantage of the absence of the other Premier League high-fliers on Saturday, winning 1-0 at West Ham United to climb to third. A deflected James Milner shot 12 minutes from time gave Villa 34 points from 18 games and pushed them above Manchester United (32).

Keane inspires Spurs comeback against Villa

Keane inspires Spurs comeback against Villa

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Irish striker Robbie Keane scored the winner as Tottenham Hotspur recovered from a goal down with 12 minutes left to beat Aston Villa 2-1.

Martins gives Newcastle victory over Villa

Martins gives Newcastle victory over Villa

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Obafemi Martins scored twice as Newcastle United produced a stirring second-half performance to beat Aston Villa 2-0 on Monday to move off the bottom of the Premier League.