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Ferguson wants Henry charged

Ferguson wants Henry charged

Rediff.com31 Oct 2004

Gabriel Heinze was brought down by Arsenal's Fredrik Ljungberg just before halftime and Thierry Henry then collided with the Argentine while he was still on the ground.

Chelsea's Mikel joins China gold rush with move to Tianjin

Chelsea's Mikel joins China gold rush with move to Tianjin

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has become the latest big name player to join the Chinese Super League gold rush after leaving Chelsea for Tianjin Teda.

This Argentina side is one of the best... But will they win?

This Argentina side is one of the best... But will they win?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

The current generation of Argentina players is one of the best ever even though the team have not won a major trophy in 22 years, coach Gerardo Martino said on Friday.

'Managers star in English Premier League, players shine in Spain'

'Managers star in English Premier League, players shine in Spain'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

The English Premier League boasts some of the top managers in the game but to see the best players in the world you have to watch Spanish soccer, Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu said.

Soccer PIX: Real drop points at Getafe; Juve lose

Soccer PIX: Real drop points at Getafe; Juve lose

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The draw interrupted a run of four straight league wins for Zinedine Zidane's side and left them second on 67 points after 31 games, three behind leaders Atletico who thrashed Eibar 5-0 earlier in the day.

Argentina's Batistuta retires

Argentina's Batistuta retires

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

League Cup PIX: City get advantage after Aguero heads last-gasp winner

League Cup PIX: City get advantage after Aguero heads last-gasp winner

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

City, who have dished out a string of maulings in a stellar league campaign, found the Championship side a tough nut to crack and had to wait until the 92nd minute to grab the winner when Argentine substitute Aguero darted in to head home.

Maradona rejects role with Argentina

Maradona rejects role with Argentina

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

World Cup winner Diego Maradona said he had turned down an offer to work with the Argentine national team.

Messi goal gives Argentina win over Brazil

Messi goal gives Argentina win over Brazil

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Lionel Messi returned from international suspension to score the winner in Argentina's 1-0 victory over Brazil in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

Suarez delighted to run riot with Messi and Neymar again

Suarez delighted to run riot with Messi and Neymar again

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Luis Suarez said he had missed linking up with his insatiable strike partners Neymar and Lionel Messi after Barcelona's 'MSN' attack scored six goals in their 7-0 record rout of Celtic on Tuesday. Messi scored a record sixth European Cup hat-trick while Neymar became the first player in Champions League history to provide four assists and score in a game, curling in the third from a free-kick.

Ronaldo denies calling rival Messi 'motherf*****'

Ronaldo denies calling rival Messi 'motherf*****'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has heatedly denied suggestions that he calls Argentine ace Lionel Messi offensive nicknames.

Soccer Extras: Barca skipper Messi out of US tour

Soccer Extras: Barca skipper Messi out of US tour

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

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

Crespo never fitted in: Mourinho

Crespo never fitted in: Mourinho

Rediff.com17 Jul 2004

What is behind the rivalry between River Plate and Boca Juniors?

What is behind the rivalry between River Plate and Boca Juniors?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Argentine clubs River Plate and Boca Juniors will contest the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final, South America's equivalent of the Champions League, in Madrid on Sunday.

Real Madrid plans to bid for Beckham

Real Madrid plans to bid for Beckham

Rediff.com26 Mar 2003

The England captain, who was involved in a dressing room bust-up with Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, is said to be interested.

Ronaldo pays tribute to Zamorano

Ronaldo pays tribute to Zamorano

Rediff.com24 Dec 2003

Ronaldo flew for 15 hours to play in the Chilean striker's game at Santiago's National Stadium.

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Images from soccer matches played across different leagues in Europe on Sunday

Ronaldo wins World Player of the Year for second time

Ronaldo wins World Player of the Year for second time

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo was named the world's best footballer for the second time on Monday, preventing his great rival Lionel Messi from winning the award for a fifth year in a row.

Messi slams Barca vice president over contract comments

Messi slams Barca vice president over contract comments

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has hit out at Javier Faus over comments the club vice president made questioning the need to improve the Argentine World Player of the Year's contract.

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend:

Batistuta signs for Qatar's Al Arabi

Batistuta signs for Qatar's Al Arabi

Rediff.com18 Aug 2003

The Argentine will be paid $5 million in the first year and $3 million in the second year to train Qatari footballers and play for the club.

Champions League: 'Juve's history won't allow them to fail'

Champions League: 'Juve's history won't allow them to fail'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

- 'We will have to play with a lot of intelligence' - 'We will be able to see a fantastic footballer on the pitch'

Higuain joins Juventus from Napoli in third biggest transfer ever

Higuain joins Juventus from Napoli in third biggest transfer ever

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Juventus have completed the signing of Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli.

PICS: Messi wins record sixth Ballon d'Or

PICS: Messi wins record sixth Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Megan Rapinoe earlier won the women's Ballon d'Or after leading the United States to a record-extending fourth World Cup title in France this year as they retained the trophy.

Why Carlos Tevez wants to apologise to defender Ezequiel Ham

Why Carlos Tevez wants to apologise to defender Ezequiel Ham

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Carlos Tevez scored twice for Boca Juniors on Saturday but the main talking point from their 3-1 win over Argentinos Juniors in a stormy Argentine league game was his studs-up challenge that left defender Ezequiel Ham with a broken ankle.

Athletes step up to help fight coronavirus in Brazil

Athletes step up to help fight coronavirus in Brazil

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Olympic judo medallist Flavio Canto is among those giving his time and money to battle the COVID-19 outbreak in Brazil. Dunga is also working with business contacts and former players - including ex-Brazil internationals Jorginho and Edmilson and Paulo Cesar Tinga - to help disadvantaged communities in his home state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Solskjaer is Manchester United's caretaker manager

Solskjaer is Manchester United's caretaker manager

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

United sacked manager Jose Mourinho on Tuesday after the sixth-placed side made their worst start to a season for 28 years.

Chhetri helps India beat Kenya to clinch Intercontinental Cup

Chhetri helps India beat Kenya to clinch Intercontinental Cup

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Sunil Chhetri scored a brace to put himself on par with Lionel Messi and lead the home side to Intercontinental Cup title triumph with a 2-0 win over Kenya in the summit clash, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Underperforming Argentina sack coach Bauza

Underperforming Argentina sack coach Bauza

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Media reports suggest Sevilla's Argentine coach Jorge Sampaoli, who has never disguised his ambition to take charge of the national team and steered neighbouring Chile to the Copa America title in 2015, will step into the vacancy.

Why Luis Enrique never got the same credit as Guardiola

Why Luis Enrique never got the same credit as Guardiola

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Underlying tensions mean Luis Enrique will not be remembered with the same reverence as Pep Guardiola, even though he has delivered a similar trophy haul.

Sports Shorts: Nishikori, Thiem shocked; Messi injured as Argentina lose

Sports Shorts: Nishikori, Thiem shocked; Messi injured as Argentina lose

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

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

PIX: Klopp's Liverpool write their own history at Anfield

PIX: Klopp's Liverpool write their own history at Anfield

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The pain of missing out on a first domestic league crown for 29 years will be eased by the knowledge that European glory could be on the horizon for Liverpool

Maradona cozies up to controversial Venezuelan President

Maradona cozies up to controversial Venezuelan President

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Maradona backs Venezuela's Maduro, signs for World Cup coverage

Maradona out of hospital after internal bleeding scare

Maradona out of hospital after internal bleeding scare

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was released from hospital after being admitted earlier on Friday with internal bleeding in the stomach which was discovered during routine examinations, his daughter Dalma said.

When 'King Henry' left Mumbai spellbound

When 'King Henry' left Mumbai spellbound

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Thierry Henry came to Mumbai and left his fans in a daze as he showed off that famed, magical footwork while he trained budding talent from the city.

Sports Shorts: Koreas target unified march at Asian Games

Sports Shorts: Koreas target unified march at Asian Games

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Having headed into the match tied on 47 league goals with West Ham's former stalwart Paolo Di Canio, Antonio was delighted to have surpassed the Italian as he celebrated by lifting a cardboard cut-out of himself at the side of the pitch.

Tasty icing, cherry on top but will United cake crumble?

Tasty icing, cherry on top but will United cake crumble?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Manchester United emerged from the transfer window with a rich icing and the brightest of cherries to decorate their cake but the suspicion remains that the team's base may crumble under pressure.

Copa America: Chilean Jara pays dearly for 'fingering' Uruguayan Cavani

Copa America: Chilean Jara pays dearly for 'fingering' Uruguayan Cavani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

German club Mainz 05 are ready to offload Gonzalo Jara after the Chile international whipped up a storm at the Copa America by sticking his finger up the backside of an opponent before falling to the floor theatrically when the player retaliated.