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World Cup: Rain threatens New Zealand's semi-final bid

World Cup: Rain threatens New Zealand's semi-final bid

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'There's lots of things that we can't control and the weather is one of those.'

City may win EPL title if they beat United: Ferguson

City may win EPL title if they beat United: Ferguson

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The destiny of the Premier League title will be firmly in Manchester City's hands if they beat leaders Manchester United at home on Monday, United manager Alex Ferguson has said.

Rule over Tevez fine is crazy: Ferguson

Rule over Tevez fine is crazy: Ferguson

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

The rule that forced Manchester City to halve the fine they imposed on striker Carlos Tevez is "a bit crazy", Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said, on Friday.

Ferguson faces defensive dilemma v Chelsea

Ferguson faces defensive dilemma v Chelsea

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said on Thursday he had to choose between youth and experience in replacing the suspended Nemanja Vidic for Sunday's Premier League game with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Serbian international misses the clash between the champions and last season's runners-up through a one-match ban for his sending off in Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Liverpool.

PHOTOS: Shami, Kohli shine as India down NZ to go top

PHOTOS: Shami, Kohli shine as India down NZ to go top

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Skipper Rohit Sharma (46) led India's rollicking start but it was Kohli's fourth 50-plus score in five innings that helped to inflict on New Zealand their first defeat of the tournament.

Ferguson backs 'old guard' in Japan

Ferguson backs 'old guard' in Japan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Alex Ferguson has opted for experience for Manchester United's Club World Cup semi-final against Japan's Gamba Osaka on Thursday. The United manager told a news conference on Wednesday that Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Phil Neville will all start the game in Yokohama for the red-hot tournament favourites.

Suarez is a disgrace to Liverpool: Ferguson

Suarez is a disgrace to Liverpool: Ferguson

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Luis Suarez is a disgrace to Liverpool and should never be allowed to play for them again, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said after the Uruguayan refused to shake Patrice Evra's hand on Saturday.

Ferguson celebrates 25th anniversary with win

Ferguson celebrates 25th anniversary with win

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

Alex Ferguson celebrated 25 years as Manchester United's manager as his team beat Sunderland 1-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday although the occasion overshadowed United's less than glittering performance.

Kohli not finished yet: Ganguly on the 'phenomenal' 50

Kohli not finished yet: Ganguly on the 'phenomenal' 50

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli scaled 'Mount 50' on Wednesday, and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly had little doubt that the batting star has many more miles to traverse in his career.

Ferguson celebrates with win but City stay clear at top

Ferguson celebrates with win but City stay clear at top

Rediff.com6 Nov 2011

Alex Ferguson celebrated 25 years as Manchester United's manager as his team beat Sunderland 1-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday although they stayed five points behind Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after City won 3-2 at Queens Park Rangers.

Recovering Williamson ruled out of South Africa clash

Recovering Williamson ruled out of South Africa clash

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson fractured his thumb during a match against Bangladesh.

Welcome to England, Ferguson tells De Gea

Welcome to England, Ferguson tells De Gea

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea's stuttering start to his career at his new club is just part of getting to grips with life in the Premier League, manager Alex Ferguson said on Sunday.

Chelsea are obsessed with Champions League: Ferguson

Chelsea are obsessed with Champions League: Ferguson

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Chelsea are over-stretching themselves with their Champions League "obsession," Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said on the eve of their quarter-final, second leg.

Rain threat looms large as Kiwis look to regain bowling mojo against SL

Rain threat looms large as Kiwis look to regain bowling mojo against SL

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

New Zealand's campaign has hit a disheartening flatline after their early domination and the Kiwis will have to rediscover their bowling mojo for a World Cup reboot when they face knocked-out Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Soccer PIX: Last-gasp Casemiro sets up United for Liverpool clash

Soccer PIX: Last-gasp Casemiro sets up United for Liverpool clash

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Brazilian Casemiro struck late to send Manchester United into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest as teenagers Jayden Danns and Lewis Koumas inspired Liverpool to a 3-0 win over Southampton on Wednesday.

Rooney assured over future as Ferguson breaks silence

Rooney assured over future as Ferguson breaks silence

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson broke his silence on Friday over this week's Champions League exit and dismissed media speculation that dropped striker Wayne Rooney's Old Trafford days were numbered.

Jamieson's arrival reshapes New Zealand's WC prospects

Jamieson's arrival reshapes New Zealand's WC prospects

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

New Zealand have summoned Kyle Jamieson to reinforce their Cricket World Cup squad in India.

Ferguson prepared to wait for Tevez

Ferguson prepared to wait for Tevez

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said he would wait for as long as it takes to sign Argentine forward Carlos Tevez.

EPL title race between United and City: Ferguson

EPL title race between United and City: Ferguson

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

The teams clash at the Etihad stadium on Sunday (1700 IST) with United three points clear of champions City.

Ferguson aims to get balance right at Chelsea

Ferguson aims to get balance right at Chelsea

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Manchester United head to Premier League leaders Chelsea on Sunday with Alex Ferguson admitting that not only is he worried about his porous defence but he now has a problem in attack - albeit a "good" one.

World Cup: Williamson back as Kiwis aim to continue winning start

World Cup: Williamson back as Kiwis aim to continue winning start

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

New Zealand will firmly bank on their potent batting line-up to ward off Bangladesh's capable spin attack on a slow Chepauk pitch on Friday.

Ferguson says EPL title race between Manchester rivals

Ferguson says EPL title race between Manchester rivals

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson predicted on Friday the Premier League title will be won by either his team or their fierce rivals Manchester City.

Ferguson upbeat as Manchester United end empty-handed

Ferguson upbeat as Manchester United end empty-handed

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Alex Ferguson remained defiantly upbeat after a 20th English title was snatched from Manchester United's clutches on Sunday but when the dust settles on a dramatic season the wily Scot will ponder long on where it went wrong.

AC Milan have advantage of experience: Ferguson

AC Milan have advantage of experience: Ferguson

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Experience will be AC Milan's biggest weapon against Manchester United in Tuesday's Champions League clash and David Beckham has it in abundance, Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

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.

CL T20: Ferguson powers South Australia to win over KKR

CL T20: Ferguson powers South Australia to win over KKR

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Callum Ferguson scored a majestic unbeaten half-century to power South Australia Redbacks to a convincing 19 runs win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a Champions League Twenty20 match in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

That was very nice of him to say that: Ferguson

That was very nice of him to say that: Ferguson

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

The greatest quality that Australian middle-order batsman Callum Ferguson possesses is not his vision or footwork but that he does not believe his own publicity.

World Cup: 'Exciting to be able to test our skills against India'

World Cup: 'Exciting to be able to test our skills against India'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Bangladesh assistant coach Nic Pothas rated India as the best team in the world and called it a great opportunity for his side to test its skills against the hosts in the ongoing Cricket World Cup.

PBKS, KKR Stars Go Golfing

PBKS, KKR Stars Go Golfing

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Our Shers proving that there are at least some things they can't do effortlessly'.

United's Ferguson faces up to Europa League penalty

United's Ferguson faces up to Europa League penalty

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Alex Ferguson said his remark that having to play in the Europa League was Manchester United's "penalty" for not reaching the Champions League knockout stage was not a criticism of the second-tier competition and they wanted to win the trophy.

India vs New Zealand: They'll be tough to beat: Santner

India vs New Zealand: They'll be tough to beat: Santner

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner feels assessing the conditions in Dharamsala and countering an in-form Rohit Sharma will be vital as they eye the "tough" task of beating India at home during their World cup clash on Sunday.

Social Media Hate For Pant 'Unreal'

Social Media Hate For Pant 'Unreal'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

'How many more chances to Rishabh Pant?' is what folks on social media were asking after yet another white ball failure for the left-hander.

Abramovich tried to lure Ferguson in 2003 with Chelsea offer

Abramovich tried to lure Ferguson in 2003 with Chelsea offer

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has revealed that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich once used an agent to approach him for the manager job when the billionaire first took over the club, and he said no straight away.

United will make no major signings in January: Ferguson

United will make no major signings in January: Ferguson

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson does not expect to make any major signings during the January transfer window after expressing his satisfaction with the strength of the current squad.

Ferguson hungry for more Champions League glory

Ferguson hungry for more Champions League glory

Rediff.com16 Sep 2008

Manchester United begin their Champions League defence at home to Villarreal on Wednesday and manager Alex Ferguson has set his side the target of becoming the first team to retain the title.

Photos: Ferguson signs off managerial career on a high

Photos: Ferguson signs off managerial career on a high

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Photos of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson's last game at West Brom

Ferguson asks Manchester Utd fans to avoid personal hatred

Ferguson asks Manchester Utd fans to avoid personal hatred

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

Manager Alex Ferguson has written to Manchester United fans attending Sunday's match against Liverpool, urging them not to let the rivalry between the clubs turn into 'personal hatred'.

'We love playing for the Black Caps'

'We love playing for the Black Caps'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

There is still enough pull to play for New Zealand: Ferguson on players giving up contracts