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Semenyo strikes as Man City take League Cup control

Semenyo strikes as Man City take League Cup control

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo made it two goals from two games for his new club and Rayan Cherki struck in stoppage time as Pep Guardiola's side beat holders Newcastle United 2-0 away in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Tuesday.

Tottenham sign Emmanuel Adebayor from Manchester City

Tottenham sign Emmanuel Adebayor from Manchester City

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Tottenham Hotspur have signed striker Emmanuel Adebayor from Premier League champions Manchester City on a permanent deal, the London club said on Tuesday.

Why former Man City striker was held at knifepoint by brothers...

Why former Man City striker was held at knifepoint by brothers...

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Former Arsenal and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has shared a dark secret about his past revealing that he was held at knifepoint by his brothers because they wanted money.

EPL PHOTOS: Eriksen helps Spurs thump Sunderland 5-1

EPL PHOTOS: Eriksen helps Spurs thump Sunderland 5-1

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Christian Eriksen deflected some of the spotlight away from Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood with two assists and a goal in his side's 5-1 hammering of relegation-haunted Sunderland in the Premier League on Monday.

Europa League: Hot Spurs make comeback; Porto, Napoli win

Europa League: Hot Spurs make comeback; Porto, Napoli win

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Emmanuel Adebayor scored twice in four minutes as Tottenham Hotspur overturned a two-goal aggregate deficit to beat 10-man Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk 3-2 over two legs on Thursday to reach the last 16 of the Europa League.

PHOTOS: Agony for Manchester United as Fulham grab a point

PHOTOS: Agony for Manchester United as Fulham grab a point

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

An injury-time goal from Fulham's Darren Bent inflicted more pain on champions Manchester United as the bottom club rescued a 2-2 Premier League draw on Sunday, adding fuel to the fire for manager David Moyes's critics.

League Cup: West Ham find Spurs jugular, Man United reach semis

League Cup: West Ham find Spurs jugular, Man United reach semis

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

West Ham United piled more misery on managerless Tottenham Hotspur by coming from behind to book their place in the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win at White Hart Lane and Manchester United also reached the last four on Wednesday.

Arsenal thump Spurs 5-2 to seize derby spoils

Arsenal thump Spurs 5-2 to seize derby spoils

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Arsenal ruthlessly exploited Emmanuel Adebayor's moment of madness to come from behind and beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-2 in another eventful north London derby.

Adebayor strike keeps Spurs in Champions League race

Adebayor strike keeps Spurs in Champions League race

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Emmanuel Adebayor struck seven minutes from time to earn Tottenham Hotspur a 2-1 Premier League victory at StokeCity on Sunday that kept their fading hopes of Champions League qualification alive.

Adebayor's dash back set to lift Spurs

Adebayor's dash back set to lift Spurs

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor is racing to get back in time from the African Nations Cup with fellow forward Jermain Defoe ruled out for as long as three weeks for the striker-light club.

Man City, Spurs agree Adebayor deal: reports

Man City, Spurs agree Adebayor deal: reports

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Emmanuel Adebayor, who spent last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur, will move to the London club permanently after Spurs and Manchester City agreed a deal for the striker, British media reported on Friday.

Man United stutter in pursuit of leaders City

Man United stutter in pursuit of leaders City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Manchester United missed the chance to make significant inroads into Manchester City's lead at the top of the Premier League after stumbling to a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Saturday.

EPL: Newcastle sink Chelsea, keep pressure on Arsenal

EPL: Newcastle sink Chelsea, keep pressure on Arsenal

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Newcastle United's Papiss Cisse has gatecrashed the Premier League in spectacular style and his second strike in Wednesday's win at Chelsea could sneak in as a goal of the season contender, especially given its potential importance.

EPL: Sigurdsson's strike rescues Spurs, Reds drop points

EPL: Sigurdsson's strike rescues Spurs, Reds drop points

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Gylfi Sigurdsson scored a late equaliser to rescue Tottenham Hotspur in a 2-2 draw with fellow Champions League hopefuls Everton in a pulsating Premier League game on Sunday.

Inter Milan face more racism accusations

Inter Milan face more racism accusations

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

There were renewed calls for action against racism in Italian football on Friday after Inter Milan fans were accused of abusing Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor in a Europa League last 16 clash in the San Siro.

Adebayor sorry for red card that cost Spurs at Arsenal

Adebayor sorry for red card that cost Spurs at Arsenal

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Tottenham Hotspur's Emmanuel Adebayor, sent off after 17 minutes of the north London derby on Saturday, has apologised for the red card that turned the match Arsenal's way but says there was no malice in his challenge on Santi Cazorla.

Adebayor double lifts Spurs, Newcastle win again

Adebayor double lifts Spurs, Newcastle win again

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Two late headers by Emmanuel Adebayor gave Tottenham Hotspur a 3-1 home win over promoted Swansea City on Sunday to boost their hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League.

Brilliant Bale keeps Spurs in touch with Man City, United

Brilliant Bale keeps Spurs in touch with Man City, United

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Gareth Bale's superb double fired Tottenham Hotspur to a convincing 2-0 win at Norwich City Tuesday and narrowed the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City and Manchester United to seven points. The pacey Welsh international took his league tally this season to seven goals, lifting third-placed Spurs, who have a game in hand on the two Manchester clubs, up to 38 points from 17 matches.

Spurs and Chelsea share London derby spoils

Spurs and Chelsea share London derby spoils

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

London rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea slugged out a 1-1 draw in an exciting derby at White Hart Lane on Thursday as the home team held on to third spot in the Premier League.

Arsenal and Spurs unite following ugly chants

Arsenal and Spurs unite following ugly chants

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur put their intense on-field rivalry to one side on Monday by taking the unusual step of issuing a joint statement condemning the chants of some of their supporters at Sunday's north London derby at White Hart Lane.

FA charge Manchester City's Adebayor

FA charge Manchester City's Adebayor

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been charged with violent and improper conduct during Saturday's 4-2 Premier League win over visitors Arsenal, the English Football Association.

Man City striker Adebayor joins Spurs on loan

Man City striker Adebayor joins Spurs on loan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Tottenham Hotspur have signed Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor on a season-long loan from Premier League rivals Manchester City, the London club said on Thursday.

Dzeko set to join Man City, Real eye striker

Dzeko set to join Man City, Real eye striker

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

All eyes will be on Manchester City as the window opens, with Roberto Mancini expected to add more firepower to a squad who have emerged as genuine contenders for the Premier League title.

Adebayor quits international football

Adebayor quits international football

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Manchester City and Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor has announced his retirement from international football.

Redknapp's roller-coaster week ends on a high

Redknapp's roller-coaster week ends on a high

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

One of the most remarkable weeks in the life of Harry Redknapp ended on a high when his entertaining Tottenham Hotspur side crushed Newcastle United 5-0 in the Premier League on Saturday.

EPL: Adebayor double lifts Spurs to third

EPL: Adebayor double lifts Spurs to third

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Tottenham Hotspur celebrated the return of manager Harry Redknapp with a comfortable 2-0 win over Aston Villa which lifted them to third in the Premier League on Monday.

Adebayor turns down chance to return for Togo

Adebayor turns down chance to return for Togo

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor turned down the chance to come out of international retirement on Wednesday, saying he would not face Malawi despite being named in the squad for the 2012 African Nations Cup qualifier.

'Mourinho made me believe in myself again'

'Mourinho made me believe in myself again'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor is waiting for Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho to call so he can return to the club where he had a successful loan spell last season and has ruled out moving anywhere else.

Togo team to return from Africa Cup: Adebayor

Togo team to return from Africa Cup: Adebayor

Rediff.com10 Jan 2010

Togo's national team will return home and not compete in Africa's biggest soccer tournament, captain Emmanuel Adebayor said on Sunday, after gunmen killed a squad coach and press officer in an ambush.

Benzema double helps Real keep Barca in sight

Benzema double helps Real keep Barca in sight

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Karim Benzema scored twice as Real Madrid survived without Cristiano Ronaldo to win 3-1 at Racing Santander and close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to seven points on Sunday.

Spanish League: Ronaldo double lifts Real to win

Spanish League: Ronaldo double lifts Real to win

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice to lift Real Madrid to a 4-1 home win over Real Sociedad on Sunday which trimmed Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga to seven points.

Real Madrid to face Barcelona in King's Cup final

Real Madrid to face Barcelona in King's Cup final

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Emmanuel Adebayor came off the bench to score on his home debut for Real Madrid and put the icing on a 3-0 aggregate win over holders Sevilla that set up a mouthwatering King's Cup final against Barcelona.

FA to investigate Adebayor conduct

FA to investigate Adebayor conduct

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The English Football Association will investigate Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor's conduct during Saturday's 4-2 Premier League win over Arsenal.

Van Persie accuses Adebayor of 'malicious' stamp

Van Persie accuses Adebayor of 'malicious' stamp

Rediff.com13 Sep 2009

Arsenal forward Robin van Persie accused former strike partner Emmanuel Adebayor of a "mindless and malicious stamp" during Manchester City's 4-2 win over the London club at Eastlands on Saturday.

New-look Manchester City begin challenge to join the elite

New-look Manchester City begin challenge to join the elite

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

If newly rich Manchester City wanted to rile Manchester United during the close-season they certainly went about it the right way -- and not just by spending over 100 million pounds on new players. The arrivals of Carlos Tevez from United, Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure from Arsenal, Roque Santa Cruz from Blackburn and Gareth Barry from Aston Villa should certainly see City improve in the new Premier League season starting this weekend.

Man City add Adebayor to formidable attack

Man City add Adebayor to formidable attack

Rediff.com19 Jul 2009

Manchester City continued their spending spree with the signing of Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor for an undisclosed fee on Saturday.

Europa League: Atletico break duck, hat-trick for Adebayor

Europa League: Atletico break duck, hat-trick for Adebayor

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

Holders Atletico Madrid won for the first time in the Europa League this season, beating Rosenborg 3-0, while Emmanuel Adebayor scored a hat-trick as Manchester City beat Lech Poznan 3-1.

EPL: Adebayor, Tevez on target as City sink Bolton

EPL: Adebayor, Tevez on target as City sink Bolton

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Manchester City made ground in the battle for fourth place in the Premier League on Tuesday but looked a long way from Champions League material as they struggled to an forgettable 2-0 home win over Bolton Wanderers.

Togo may quit African Nations Cup: Adebayor

Togo may quit African Nations Cup: Adebayor

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor said his country might withdraw from the African Nations Cup in Angola after gunmen opened fire on the team bus on Friday.

Man City record biggest loss by EPL club

Man City record biggest loss by EPL club

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Manchester City recorded a loss of 92.6million pounds in the year to May 31 2009 - the biggest annual loss ever reported by an English football club.