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United had no choice but to make a move for Sanchez

United had no choice but to make a move for Sanchez

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

British media reports say Sanchez will seal his move to United this week

Vidic poised for Man United return against Sunderland

Vidic poised for Man United return against Sunderland

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has a chance of making his return from injury against Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday, manager Alex Ferguson said.

Sunita Williams among 9 astronauts named by NASA for first commercial flights

Sunita Williams among 9 astronauts named by NASA for first commercial flights

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

The eight active NASA astronauts and one former astronaut-turned-corporate crew member will launch on Boeing CST-100 Starliner and SpaceX Dragoncapsules to the International Space Station beginning in 2019.

Van Persie 'tricks' Man United to 20th league title

Van Persie 'tricks' Man United to 20th league title

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Manchester United won their 20th league title when a Robin van Persie hat-trick led them to 3-0 victory over Aston Villa and gave them an unassailable 16-point lead over last season's Premier League champions Manchester City.

Swimsuit beauties on the red carpet

Swimsuit beauties on the red carpet

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Presenting the best looks from the 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue's red carpet event.

'Vidic, Ferdinand could never play in tandem'

'Vidic, Ferdinand could never play in tandem'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said senior defenders Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand could never play in tandem again for the club.

United to make changes for Reading FA Cup clash

United to make changes for Reading FA Cup clash

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Manchester United will ring the changes for their FA Cup fifth-round clash with Reading on Monday, but manager Alex Ferguson still expects his new-look side to get through against the Premier League strugglers.

Young boost for Man United before busy week

Young boost for Man United before busy week

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Manchester United winger Ashley Young is fit for Sunday's Premier League match at home to Everton after recovering from a knee injury, manager Alex Ferguson said.

Young boost for United before busy week

Young boost for United before busy week

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Manchester United winger Ashley Young is fit for Sunday's Premier League match at home to Everton after recovering from a knee injury, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Sodhi, Tickner, reinforce New Zealand after illness strikes bowlers

Sodhi, Tickner, reinforce New Zealand after illness strikes bowlers

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

New Zealand will be banking on injured pace bowlers Trent Boult (hand), Matt Henry (thumb) and Lockie Ferguson (calf) coming back into contention for the Tests

United captain Vidic set for midweek return

United captain Vidic set for midweek return

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic could return to action for next week's Champions League clash against CFR Cluj after missing more than two months with a knee injury, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Ferdinand to miss England match

Ferdinand to miss England match

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Rio Ferdinand will miss England's friendly with Egypt next week because of the back injury that will also keep him out of Sunday's League Cup final against Aston Villa, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said Thursday.

Man United's Jones ruled out of Real match

Man United's Jones ruled out of Real match

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Manchester United's Phil Jones will miss the Champions League last 16 second leg at home to Real Madrid after failing to recover from an ankle injury, manager Alex Ferguson said on the eve of Tuesday's match.

Aussies, NZ make changes ahead of 2nd Test

Aussies, NZ make changes ahead of 2nd Test

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Peter Siddle has been brought into Australia's squad while uncapped fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has been called into the New Zealand squad.

'Current Man U squad stronger than 1999 treble-winners'

'Current Man U squad stronger than 1999 treble-winners'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes his current squad is even stronger than his treble-winning team in 1999, adding he could have put out two teams of internationals against Real Madrid during their Champions League clash.

Knee injury rules Wayne Rooney out for three weeks

Knee injury rules Wayne Rooney out for three weeks

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Wayne Rooney faces two or three weeks on the sidelines after the Manchester United striker injured his knee in training ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.

Rajasthan Royals look to win, end KKR's campaign

Rajasthan Royals look to win, end KKR's campaign

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The best-case scenario for RR would be Kings XI Punjab losing their last match and Sunrisers Hyderabad winning no more than one in their last two outings.

Jones a doubt for United's Bernabeu trip

Jones a doubt for United's Bernabeu trip

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Manchester United midfielder Phil Jones is a doubt for the first leg of the Champions League last 16 tie against Real Madrid on Wednesday after injuring his calf against Everton.

Will CSK play spoilsport as desperate KKR eye victory?

Will CSK play spoilsport as desperate KKR eye victory?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

KKR with 12 points from 12 games would like to win the next two encounters to ensure a smooth passage while CSK, currently at the bottom of the eight-team table, are only playing for pride.

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The squad will then be trimmed to 15 for the ICC World Test Championship final against India at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton starting on June 18, as per ICC regulations.

Remarkable Stoinis century not enough for Australia

Remarkable Stoinis century not enough for Australia

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Marcus Stoinis scored his maiden one-day century but it was not enough to give an undermanned Australia an astonishing victory in the opening match of their one-day series against New Zealand at Eden Park on Monday.

It is their choice: NZC on IPL-bound players after COVID-19

It is their choice: NZC on IPL-bound players after COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

While the NZC will be updating its players about the health safety protocols and latest COVID-19 related developments, the onus will be on the six individuals to do due diligence.

'Be patient and give Van Gaal time, it is not easy being manager of United'

'Be patient and give Van Gaal time, it is not easy being manager of United'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham has urged Louis van Gaal's critics to be patient by giving the Dutch coach time to spark a turnaround in his old club's fortunes.

Take the Sporting Challenge!

Take the Sporting Challenge!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Take Norma Godinho's quiz to find out just how much you know about sport.

Fergie's sparing, yet successful Dutch deals

Fergie's sparing, yet successful Dutch deals

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Robin van Persie has announced his arrival at Old Trafford in style. The question is will he make the same impact as Fergie's other Dutch signings?

Can new captain Morgan get KKR back to winning ways?

Can new captain Morgan get KKR back to winning ways?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

A new captain in the saddle, Kolkata Knight Riders would look to sort out their batting woes and strive for consistency when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad in an intriguing mid-table Indian Premier League clash, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.

The amazing Real Kashmir FC story

The amazing Real Kashmir FC story

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Real Kashmir FC proudly represents a region whose scars are getting a chance to be healed by the beautiful game.

Man Utd hope to learn from past mistakes

Man Utd hope to learn from past mistakes

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson begins another Champions League campaign at Besiktas on Tuesday confident his team will not repeat the mistakes which forced them to lose last season's final against Barcelona.

KKR fret over Russell injury as they take on a resurgent RCB

KKR fret over Russell injury as they take on a resurgent RCB

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

For KKR, the biggest cause of concern will be the availability of big-hitter Andre Russell, who hurt his knee when he dived into the advertisement boards after missing a catch on Saturday.

Kings XI Punjab have task cut out against KKR

Kings XI Punjab have task cut out against KKR

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

KKR are gradually emerging as a strong contender for a third IPL title

Manchester United suffer Kagawa injury setback

Manchester United suffer Kagawa injury setback

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa has been ruled out for up to four weeks with a knee injury, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Fergie backs 'Fab four' for goal glut reminiscent of 1999

Fergie backs 'Fab four' for goal glut reminiscent of 1999

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has sent a stern warning to rivals that his forwards Wayne Rooney, Robin Van Persie, Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez could emulate his 'Fab four' strikers from the 1999 treble winning season, scoring goals at will.

Manchester Utd bidding for Van Persie

Manchester Utd bidding for Van Persie

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Manchester United are trying to sign Dutch international striker Robin van Persie from Premier League rivals Arsenal, said manager Alex Ferguson.

Vettori column: India clash a big test for New Zealand

Vettori column: India clash a big test for New Zealand

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Three wins from three is a major confidence boost for New Zealand - but the next game against India is simply massive, says Daniel Vettori.

Vidic fitness boost for Manchester United

Vidic fitness boost for Manchester United

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic will be fit for the start of the new Premier League season, manager Alex Ferguson said on Tuesday.

EPL: United's Welbeck sidelined for Swansea match

EPL: United's Welbeck sidelined for Swansea match

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Manchester United will be without striker Danny Welbeck for their penultimate Premier League game at home to Swansea City on Sunday while defender Jonny Evans is a major doubt for a game the faltering champions cannot afford to lose.

Rooney returns to lead United attack against Spurs

Rooney returns to lead United attack against Spurs

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has recovered from a throat infection in time to spearhead the Premier League champions' attack for the trip to Tottenham Hotspur, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

World Cup: Dark horse New Zealand aiming to shed tag

World Cup: Dark horse New Zealand aiming to shed tag

Rediff.com26 May 2019

New Zealand will enter the World Cup feeling optimistic of finally winning it after four and half decades of trying.

Injured Guptill to miss T20I series against India

Injured Guptill to miss T20I series against India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Senior New Zealand opener Martin Guptill was ruled out of the three-match series after failing to recover from a back injury.

New Zealand recall Neesham, Astle to counter India

New Zealand recall Neesham, Astle to counter India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Neesham replaced Doug Bracewell in the team while leg-spinner Ish Sodhi made way for Astle.