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Football Briefs: European coaches ask UEFA to review away goals rule

Football Briefs: European coaches ask UEFA to review away goals rule

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

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

Champions League: Why mega-rich PSG, Man City need to deliver NOW!

Champions League: Why mega-rich PSG, Man City need to deliver NOW!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

It is time to deliver for Paris St Germain and Manchester City as the two mega-rich teams prepare to lock horns in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Football Briefs: Mexico's Marquez in line to play in fifth World Cup

Football Briefs: Mexico's Marquez in line to play in fifth World Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2018

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

EPL: Fabregas, Morata give Chelsea victory; Liverpool crush Arsenal

EPL: Fabregas, Morata give Chelsea victory; Liverpool crush Arsenal

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Premier League champions Chelsea eased past a disappointing Everton with goals from Spaniards Cesc Fabregas and Alvaro Morata sealing a 2-0 victory on Sunday.

EPL PHOTOS: United in entertaining draw with Chelsea; Arsenal top

EPL PHOTOS: United in entertaining draw with Chelsea; Arsenal top

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Manchester United's winless run continued but they gave under-fire coach Louis van Gaal crumbs of cheer with a committed display in an entertaining 0-0 draw with Chelsea while Arsenal went top of the table on Monday.

Fabregas blames player attitude for Chelsea slump

Fabregas blames player attitude for Chelsea slump

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

'If you are a big player, and paid like a big player, you must play like a big player and behave like a big player'

Fabregas dismisses Barcelona exit talk

Fabregas dismisses Barcelona exit talk

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has said his only wish is to succeed with the Spanish champions and has dismissed the idea that he could be lured away to another club.

ISL can rival world's biggest soccer leagues, says Tendulkar

ISL can rival world's biggest soccer leagues, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

The diminutive batsmen believes that football might one day emulate the national sport of cricket in India.

FIVE memorable Arsenal v Manchester United clashes

FIVE memorable Arsenal v Manchester United clashes

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Arsenal host Manchester United on Sunday in a clash crucial to both clubs as they try to finish the season in the top four of the Premier League. We look at five standout matches between the clubs.

EPL PIX: Man United held; Leicester win against Everton

EPL PIX: Man United held; Leicester win against Everton

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Arsenal are eighth, seven points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea, while Norwich remain second from bottom.

La Liga: Villarreal end Atletico's run, Granada lose again

La Liga: Villarreal end Atletico's run, Granada lose again

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Atletico Madrid suffered a first defeat in 13 games in all competitions as they lost 1-0 at home to Villarreal on Tuesday after a late strike from substitute Roberto Soriano.

Soccer PIX: Juve rally to take Serie A lead; Spurs knocked out of League Cup

Soccer PIX: Juve rally to take Serie A lead; Spurs knocked out of League Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Balotelli made his debut for his hometown club after completing a four-match suspension that he was handed at Olympique de Marseille last season, while the visitors were without Cristiano Ronaldo as he recovers from injury.

Wenger focused on team amid reports board split on his future

Wenger focused on team amid reports board split on his future

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said he was unsure whether there were divisions in the club's boardroom regarding his future and that he was more focused on salvaging his team's stuttering Premier League campaign.

PHOTOS: Liverpool rout Arsenal; Palace shock United

PHOTOS: Liverpool rout Arsenal; Palace shock United

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Liverpool made it three wins out of three as Mohamed Salah scored twice in a convincing 3-1 victory over Arsenal on Saturday to take control at the top of the Premier League.

PICS: Arsenal, Chelsea in Europa League semis

PICS: Arsenal, Chelsea in Europa League semis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Alexandre Lacazette's free-kick sent Arsenal into the Europa League semi-finals with a comfortable 1-0 win away over Napoli, while Chelsea beat Slavia Prague 4-3 in a roller-coaster game, helped by a Pedro brace.

Football Extras: Ronaldo secures Italian Super Cup; Chelsea agree Higuain loan

Football Extras: Ronaldo secures Italian Super Cup; Chelsea agree Higuain loan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

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Can Arsenal win three trophies this season?

Can Arsenal win three trophies this season?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Former Arsenal star Alexander Hleb says he made a mistake by leaving the Emirates to join Barcelona in 2008, and expressed regret at turning his back on managerial 'great' Arsene Wenger.

Tottenham leap to highest spot on EPL table at this stage since 1985!

Tottenham leap to highest spot on EPL table at this stage since 1985!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Spurs' triumph at the Etihad Stadium moved them within two points of Premier League leaders Leicester City and kept them in second place above Arsenal on goal difference with 12 matches to play

Where are the great World Cup captains?

Where are the great World Cup captains?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

>The World Cup captain was a remarkable species: Always trying, pushing, lifting, harassing, delivering; the kind who would unhesitatingly jump into the deep end to save the day. They're all gone now, says Dhruv Munjal.

Wenger must end Mourinho jinx to slow Chelsea charge

Wenger must end Mourinho jinx to slow Chelsea charge

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Arsene Wenger gets another chance to finally beat his old nemesis and keep the Premier League title race alive for a little longer when Arsenal host leaders Chelsea on Sunday.

ISL: The hits and the misses

ISL: The hits and the misses

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

With big names on the roster and promising Indians getting a chance to display their flair, the Hero Indian Super League, halfway into its first season, finds its heroes - and its duds. Take a look.

Euro football: Celta sink Granada; Ligue 1 game abandoned

Euro football: Celta sink Granada; Ligue 1 game abandoned

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Bastia game abandoned after fans attack Lyon players

Football Briefs: Rested Ronaldo ready for United in European Super Cup

Football Briefs: Rested Ronaldo ready for United in European Super Cup

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

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

Euro Qualifiers: Germany stun Netherlands; Croatia lose

Euro Qualifiers: Germany stun Netherlands; Croatia lose

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Germany defender Nico Schulz scored a late winner as their new-look side snatched a 3-2 win away to the Netherlands in their opening Euro 2020 Group C qualifier on Sunday, an absorbing clash that swung in fortunes from one side to the other.

Football Briefs: PSG fight back to maintain perfect start with win at Rennes

Football Briefs: PSG fight back to maintain perfect start with win at Rennes

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

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

'To challenge for the Premier League you have to be realistic'

'To challenge for the Premier League you have to be realistic'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

It was an all too familiar sight for Arsene Wenger as Arsenal threw away a lead to lose 2-1 at Swansea City on Sunday and the Frenchman acknowledged his flaky team are becoming a cause for concern.

Euro 2016: Costa banking on Fabregas to help end goal drought

Euro 2016: Costa banking on Fabregas to help end goal drought

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Diego Costa has yet to open his account for Spain in five appearances, a perplexing state of affairs given his prolific form for Atletico Madrid last season and his blistering start at Chelsea.

Football Briefs: Rangers name Gerrard as manager

Football Briefs: Rangers name Gerrard as manager

Rediff.com4 May 2018

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

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Match-by-match facts and statistics ahead of the Premier League fixtures on April 28-30

FIFA paid Ireland 5m euros, not dollars, after Henry handball!

FIFA paid Ireland 5m euros, not dollars, after Henry handball!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

FIFA paid Ireland's FA (FAI) 5 million euros to avoid a legal case over a controversial World Cup playoff defeat, 50 percent more than the $5 million it reported on Thursday at 2009 exchange rates, world soccer's governing body said.

Atletico Kolkata down Kerala Blasters in penalties to win 2nd ISL title

Atletico Kolkata down Kerala Blasters in penalties to win 2nd ISL title

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

Atletico de Kolkata were crowned Indian Super League champions for the second time in three years after they edged out Kerala Blasters 4-3 in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout after both sides were locked 1-1 in regulation time in Kochi on Sunday.

Atletico de Kolkata win inaugural ISL title; super sub Rafique shines

Atletico de Kolkata win inaugural ISL title; super sub Rafique shines

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

The Indian Super League trophy will go to the traditional home of Indian football as Atletico de Kolkata edged past Kerala Blasters 1-0 in the final.

EPL: Harry shoots Spurs into the top four

EPL: Harry shoots Spurs into the top four

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Harry Kane may have had his thunder as England's brightest young strike hope stolen of late by Jamie Vardy but Tottenham Hotspur's own home-polished jewel sparkled once more on his 100th appearance for the club on Saturday.

La Liga: Barca go four points clear after 3-0 win at Celta

La Liga: Barca go four points clear after 3-0 win at Celta

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Barcelona followed up Saturday's win over Real Madrid with another victory when Alexis Sanchez set the champions on their way to a 3-0 success at Celta Vigo on Tuesday that put them four points clear at the top of La Liga.

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.

PHOTOS: Inspirational Messi rescues Barca; Bayern lose

PHOTOS: Inspirational Messi rescues Barca; Bayern lose

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Lionel Messi dragged Barcelona back from two goals down by scoring twice to snatch a 2-2 draw at home to Valencia in a thrilling encounter.

La Liga: Vela earns Sociedad a draw, Valencia lose

La Liga: Vela earns Sociedad a draw, Valencia lose

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Carlos Vela helped Real Sociedad overcome a European hangover when he grabbed a second-half equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw at promoted Elche in La Liga on Saturday.

EPL PHOTOS: Once again teenager Rashford inspires United; Tottenham close gap at top

EPL PHOTOS: Once again teenager Rashford inspires United; Tottenham close gap at top

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Teenager Marcus Rashford followed up two goals on his Manchester United debut in midweek with another double plus an assist as Louis van Gaal's team dented Arsenal's Premier League title hopes with a 3-2 win on Sunday.

PIX: Arsenal cruise; Felix 'tricks' Benfica to victory

PIX: Arsenal cruise; Felix 'tricks' Benfica to victory

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

An Aaron Ramsey strike and a Kalidou Koulibaly own goal gave Arsenal a 2-0 victory over Napoli in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final, while Chelsea beat a stubborn Slavia Prague 1-0.

Champions League: Lethargic Arsenal unimpressive in win over Anderlecht

Champions League: Lethargic Arsenal unimpressive in win over Anderlecht

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Arsenal's dramatic 2-1 Champions League win against Anderlecht on Wednesday rescued three valuable points but the victory only served to paper over the ever-widening cracks.