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'The calendar in the best country of world football is nonsense'

'The calendar in the best country of world football is nonsense'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Mourinho hits out at Man United's 'crazy' fixture congestion

No agreement with Manchester City, says Pellegrini

No agreement with Manchester City, says Pellegrini

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini denied he has spoken with Premier League club Manchester City over the possibility of replacing Roberto Mancini whose future as the club's manager is under threat after Saturday's FA Cup final defeat.

Nunez gets five-game ban as Uruguay players punished for Copa brawl

Nunez gets five-game ban as Uruguay players punished for Copa brawl

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez has been banned for five international matches while several other players were also suspended for their involvement in clashes with fans following Uruguay's Copa America loss to Colombia in July, South American soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.

Wenger stokes row with English FA

Wenger stokes row with English FA

Rediff.com3 Mar 2007

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fanned the flames of his dispute with the English FA on Friday by accusing them of running an "unfair and dishonest" disciplinary system.

'Lion' Ibrahimovic takes on critics after League Cup heroics

'Lion' Ibrahimovic takes on critics after League Cup heroics

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

'I'm from the old school where they work hard and get what they get from doing the hard work, not like the new school where it is easy to get what you want'

Chhetri's Tigers, Messi and Man City: a trio of football highs

Chhetri's Tigers, Messi and Man City: a trio of football highs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Not only the senior team but the young Blue Colts also emerged victorious in the SAFF Men's U-19 champions after hammering Pakistan in the final and clinching a vigorous 3-0 victory.

Photos European Roundup: Chelsea fight back as Bayern, Juve move clear

Photos European Roundup: Chelsea fight back as Bayern, Juve move clear

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Chelsea came from two goals down at Manchester United to draw 2-2 in a thrilling FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday that capped a bad week for the Premier League leaders who were knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Soccer: Chelsea make FC Cup semis; Juventus stunned

Soccer: Chelsea make FC Cup semis; Juventus stunned

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Chelsea beat Sheffield United 2-0 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the fourth time in five seasons.

Ferguson criticises City for Mancini sacking

Ferguson criticises City for Mancini sacking

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Manchester United's outgoing manager Alex Ferguson has criticised neighbours Manchester City for sacking Roberto Mancini.

Abramovich completes Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Abramovich completes Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Russian owner Abramovich put the club up for sale in early March following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a "special military operation". Sanctions on Abramovich had also complicated the sale process.

Kompany to leave Man City on a high after treble

Kompany to leave Man City on a high after treble

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Belgian defender Vincent Kompany said he would be leaving Manchester City after helping the Premier League club to a become the first team to win the English treble of league championship and both domestic cups.

Crazy first Chelsea year was normal: Ancelotti

Crazy first Chelsea year was normal: Ancelotti

Rediff.com8 May 2010

A possible League and Cup double, a shock Champions League exit, the private lives of his players splashed all over the front pages -- just a "normal" first season at Chelsea according to manager Carlo Ancelotti. Even allowing for the Italian's limited English vocabulary his shoulder-shrugging verdict on Friday was a surprising one.

Fellaini and Huth handed three-match suspension

Fellaini and Huth handed three-match suspension

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini and Leicester City defender Robert Huth have been banned for three matches by the Football Association (FA) for their violent conduct during Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw.

Brazil's World Cup winner Lucio signs up for ISL

Brazil's World Cup winner Lucio signs up for ISL

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Lucimar Ferreira da Silva, popularly known as Lucio, has signed up with FC Goa as a marquee player for the second season of the Indian Super League.

League Cup PHOTOS: Chelsea beat Liverpool in ill-tempered match

League Cup PHOTOS: Chelsea beat Liverpool in ill-tempered match

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Chelsea reached the League Cup final after Branislav Ivanovic's towering extra-time header secured a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in a rip-roaring semi-final second leg at an electric Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

Sunday special: Wigan fly flag for second tier in curtain-raiser

Sunday special: Wigan fly flag for second tier in curtain-raiser

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The Community Shield between Manchester United and Wigan Athletic on Sunday will feature a rare appearance by a second-tier team in the traditional curtain-raiser to the English season.

Arsenal needs to buy players to end trophy drought

Arsenal needs to buy players to end trophy drought

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov, who is a major shareholder in the Arsenal Football Club, is of the opinion that manager Arsene Wenger needs to be given the financial backing to bring in experienced players to end the club's six-year trophy drought.

League Cup: Wounded United have pride at stake

League Cup: Wounded United have pride at stake

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Manchester United have the perfect opportunity to repair their battered pride on Wednesday when they head across town to face Manchester City in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final.

Chelsea's Essien set to miss rest of season

Chelsea's Essien set to miss rest of season

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Chelsea's Ghana midfielder Michael Essien could miss the rest of the season as he struggles to recover from a knee injury sustained at the African Nations Cup in January, the London club said on Tuesday.

Livepool's Babel fined over Twitter outburst

Livepool's Babel fined over Twitter outburst

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Liverpool winger Ryan Babel has been fined 10,000 pounds ($15,860) for comments about referee Howard Webb and the doctored picture he posted on Twitter after his side's FA Cup defeat by Manchester United this month.

League Cup: Liverpool in semis after Gerrard strikes at City

League Cup: Liverpool in semis after Gerrard strikes at City

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Manchester City suffered a third loss in four matches as Steven Gerrard earned Liverpool a 1-0 victory in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final at the Etihad Stadium Wednesday.

Australia's Schwarzer should be fit for World Cup

Australia's Schwarzer should be fit for World Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

Australia's goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer fractured a cheekbone playing for Middlesbrough in the FA Cup semi-final against West Ham United.

AFC Cup: Odisha FC down Mohun Bagan in goal fest

AFC Cup: Odisha FC down Mohun Bagan in goal fest

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

AFC Cup tie moved to neutral venue after Australia denies Myanmar club visas

EPL: Arsenal face 'huge' game against Wigan

EPL: Arsenal face 'huge' game against Wigan

Rediff.com14 May 2013

For Arsenal, failure to defeat Wigan Athletic on Tuesday would leave their hopes of a 16th season in the Champions League in severe jeopardy; for Wigan Athletic, anything other than a win would quickly sour the taste of a memorable FA Cup final shock.

Arsenal, Southampton in quarters

Arsenal, Southampton in quarters

Rediff.com3 Dec 2003

Arsenal thrashed Wolverhampton Wanderers 5-1, while Southampton beat Portsmouth 2-0 to make the quarter-finals of the English League Cup.

Heartbreaking end to Van Gaal's turbulent career

Heartbreaking end to Van Gaal's turbulent career

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The 71-year-old, who has battled with cancer over the last year, concluded his third spell as the Netherlands coach with their penalty shootout loss and will be replaced by Ronald Koeman.

Former captain Gundogan back at Manchester City

Former captain Gundogan back at Manchester City

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Liverpool's Slot not nervous ahead of Anfield debut

EPL: Liverpool hammer Chelsea to end their top-four hopes

EPL: Liverpool hammer Chelsea to end their top-four hopes

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Chelsea must win the Champions League to play in Europe's elite club competition next season after a 4-1 defeat at Liverpool on Tuesday ended their hopes of qualifying via the Premier League.

Chelsea sack Tuchel after Champions League defeat to Zagreb

Chelsea sack Tuchel after Champions League defeat to Zagreb

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Chelsea confirmed on its website that they had parted company with the German coach

Ferguson to shake up Man U for Carling Cup semis

Ferguson to shake up Man U for Carling Cup semis

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Ahead of Wednesday's crucial Carling Cup semi-final against Manchester City, Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson is expected to shake up the side.

Soccer PIX: Dominant Real claim easy win; record-breaking Kane powers Bayern; Wolves stunned

Soccer PIX: Dominant Real claim easy win; record-breaking Kane powers Bayern; Wolves stunned

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Images from soccer matches held across Europe on Saturday, March 16.

Ronaldo double gives Man Utd victory

Ronaldo double gives Man Utd victory

Rediff.com27 Jan 2008

Two more goals from irrepressible midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo helped Manchester United to a 3-1 home win over Tottenham Hotspur in their FA Cup fourth-round tie on Sunday.

Manchester United sack manager Louis van Gaal, Mourinho likely to take over

Manchester United sack manager Louis van Gaal, Mourinho likely to take over

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Manchester United manager Louise van Gaal has been sacked, British media reports have claimed.

Nasri warns Manchester City against Cup defeat ramifications

Nasri warns Manchester City against Cup defeat ramifications

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Samir Nasri has warned his Manchester City team mates that failure to beat Sunderland in Sunday's Capital One Cup final could derail a season that currently has them in contention for four trophies.

Argentina cancel final World Cup warmup against Israel

Argentina cancel final World Cup warmup against Israel

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Argentina have cancelled their final World Cup warmup match against Israel, striker Gonzalo Higuain said on Tuesday, as political pressure grew ahead of Saturday's scheduled fixture in Jerusalem.

EPL: Dalglish slams Liverpool after home defeat by Fulham

EPL: Dalglish slams Liverpool after home defeat by Fulham

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Liverpool, who made nine changes to the team in their last game before the FA Cup final with Chelsea at the weekend, slumped to a 1-0 home defeat by Fulham in the Premier League on Tuesday much to the annoyance of manager Kenny Dalglish.

Gerrard is PFA player of the year

Gerrard is PFA player of the year

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year

PHOTOS: United go five points clear; Record for Messi, Ronaldo

PHOTOS: United go five points clear; Record for Messi, Ronaldo

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Images from football matches played across Europe over the weekend.

Struggling Sanchez facing fight to justify United investment

Struggling Sanchez facing fight to justify United investment

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Alexis Sanchez is facing a crucial period to justify his big-money wages at Old Trafford.

Cardiff City edge past Barnsley

Cardiff City edge past Barnsley

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Cardiff City beat Barnsley 1-0 in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium.