News for 'former-arsenal'

EPL Transfers: Forest sign 21 players; Chelsea splurge big

EPL Transfers: Forest sign 21 players; Chelsea splurge big

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Chelsea have topped the spending list with Manchester United not far behind, but West Ham United's business epitomises the TV riches which give all Premier League clubs spending power that only the elite teams in Spain or Germany can dream of.

EPL PIX: Chelsea held by Forest; Spurs lose

EPL PIX: Chelsea held by Forest; Spurs lose

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Tottenham were booed off at the final whistle as defeat left them in fifth place

EPL PIX: Arsenal top table; Manchester Utd held

EPL PIX: Arsenal top table; Manchester Utd held

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger to help develop Indian football

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger to help develop Indian football

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Former Arsenal manager and world governing body FIFA's current chief of global football development, Arsene Wenger will play a role in Indian football's grassroots programmes and talent development.

PIX: Tuchel, Conte see red as Spurs, Chelsea draw

PIX: Tuchel, Conte see red as Spurs, Chelsea draw

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Harry Kane headed in a last-gasp equaliser to earn Tottenham Hotspur a barely-deserved 2-2 draw in a feisty Premier League derby at Chelsea that ended with both managers being shown red cards after the final whistle on Sunday.

UEFA urges FIFA to stop pushing World Cup plan

UEFA urges FIFA to stop pushing World Cup plan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

European football's governing body UEFA has urged FIFA to stop pushing its plan for a two-year World Cup and instead to engage in "genuine consultation" over reform of the international match calendar.

Costa Rica book place at Qatar 2022 World Cup

Costa Rica book place at Qatar 2022 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Costa Rica edged past 10-man New Zealand 1-0 in their intercontinental playoff

Europa League: Barca, West Ham in quarter-finals

Europa League: Barca, West Ham in quarter-finals

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Rangers joined Barca in the last eight despite losing 2-1 at Red Star Belgrade, progressing 3-2 on aggregate.

Former captain Arteta returns to Arsenal as head coach

Former captain Arteta returns to Arsenal as head coach

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The 37-year-old Mikel Arteta played for Arsenal from 2011 to 2016 before moving to Manchester City as assistant manager, where he won the Premier League twice.

Henry kneels for 8 minutes, 46 seconds at MLS game

Henry kneels for 8 minutes, 46 seconds at MLS game

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Montreal Impact manager Thierry Henry took a knee for eight minutes and 46 seconds at the start of their Major League Soccer game against New England on Thursday to show his support for the campaign against social injustice. Henry, who also wore a T-shirt with the slogan 'Black Lives Matter', took a knee inside his technical area at kick-off in memory of George Floyd, a Black man who died after a white police officer knelt on his neck for the same amount of time.

PIX: Manchester City held, fall behind Arsenal in title race

PIX: Manchester City held, fall behind Arsenal in title race

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday

'It's a sad day for Premier League football'

'It's a sad day for Premier League football'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger announced on Friday that he will step down from his role at the Premier League club at the end of the season after almost 22 years at the helm.

PIX: Arsenal back on top; Salah takes Liverpool past Spurs

PIX: Arsenal back on top; Salah takes Liverpool past Spurs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The Gunners' only league defeat of the campaign was in September away to one of England's traditional top-six clubs, Manchester United, drawing criticism that their strong start to the season was based on wins against lesser opposition.

Games without spectators only a short-term solution: Wenger

Games without spectators only a short-term solution: Wenger

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Staging football matches without spectators must only be a short-term fix during the coronavirus pandemic as the prolonged absence of fans could damage the game, former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said. The German Bundesliga became the first major soccer league to resume since the novel coronavirus outbreak shut down sports earlier this year, and its return behind closed doors is being closely watched by other leagues.

Enough is enough, Henry on racism

Enough is enough, Henry on racism

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'Why is this still happening in 2020? Why do the same racists applaud any ethnic minority who plays for the team they support but abuse the same minorities on the street?'

Ronaldo set for Old Trafford homecoming party

Ronaldo set for Old Trafford homecoming party

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

As the Premier League resumes following the international break all eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo's homecoming party at Old Trafford on Saturday, with the Portuguese international set to resume his Manchester United career after 12 years away.

Ozil unveiled at Turkish club Fenerbahce

Ozil unveiled at Turkish club Fenerbahce

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The former Arsenal forward rules out Germany return.

PICS: Spurs win group; Liverpool finish behind Napoli

PICS: Spurs win group; Liverpool finish behind Napoli

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

PIX: Bayern Munich win Bundesliga, PSG secure Ligue 1

PIX: Bayern Munich win Bundesliga, PSG secure Ligue 1

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Bayern Munich eased past title rivals Borussia Dortmund 3-1 on Saturday to secure their 10th consecutive Bundesliga crown in front of a sold-out home crowd and with three games to spare, while Paris St Germain secured a record-equalling 10th French top flight title after stuttering to a 1-1 home draw by 10-man RC Lens.

Laser pen, dubious penalty decision mar England win

Laser pen, dubious penalty decision mar England win

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

UEFA said on Thursday that they will probe the matter and opened disciplinary proceedings against England on the matter.

League Cup: Southampton beat Everton on penalties

League Cup: Southampton beat Everton on penalties

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Saints' keeper Angus Gunn saved Theo Walcott's penalty and defender Cedric slotted his effort past Maarten Stekelenburg to put the visitors into the last-16 where they will play away at Leicester City.

Ozil gets Bergkamp comparison even as he closes in on Henry's record

Ozil gets Bergkamp comparison even as he closes in on Henry's record

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hailed the contribution of Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, comparing him to former Arsenal great Dennis Bergkamp.

Can Pogba make his mark at World Cup?

Can Pogba make his mark at World Cup?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

France open their World Cup campaign against Australia on June 16 and also play Peru and Denmark in Group C.

PIX: Barcelona roll over Valencia; Inter lose

PIX: Barcelona roll over Valencia; Inter lose

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his first three goals for Barcelona in a 4-1 win at Valencia, but Inter Milan suffered a shock 2-0 home defeat by Sassuolo. Images from the football matches played on Sunday.

Arteta rebuilds as Arsenal fans long for Champions League return

Arteta rebuilds as Arsenal fans long for Champions League return

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta continues rebuilding the side around goal machine Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and younger talents like Bukayo Saka.

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

EPL footballer Zaha subjected to online racial abuse

EPL footballer Zaha subjected to online racial abuse

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha has been subjected to racist abuse on social media and the forward shared screenshots ahead of Sunday's Premier League game at Aston Villa. The Ivory Coast international tweeted images of the messages he received from an individual on Saturday, which included one of members of the white supremacist organisation the Ku Klux Klan.

I think it's a goodbye, says Hazard after Chelsea's Europa win

I think it's a goodbye, says Hazard after Chelsea's Europa win

Rediff.com30 May 2019

After scoring twice in Chelsea's 4-1 win over Arsenal in the Europa League final, Eden Hazard said it was the moment to call time on his magnificent career with the London club to seek new challenges.

PHOTOS: Ferguson returns to Old Trafford post brain surgery

PHOTOS: Ferguson returns to Old Trafford post brain surgery

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Smiling and waving to fans, the 76-year-old Ferguson took his seat in the directors' box for the first time since his operation in May.

EPL PHOTOS: Fabregas impresses, Costa scores in Chelsea win

EPL PHOTOS: Fabregas impresses, Costa scores in Chelsea win

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

New signings Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas made an instant impact for Chelsea as they launched their Premier League title bid with a confident 3-1 win at promoted Burnley on Monday.

Arteta joins Manchester City coaching staff

Arteta joins Manchester City coaching staff

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Former Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta has joined ManchesterCity manager Pep Guardiola's coaching staff, the Premier League club said on Sunday.

'Society should learn anti-racism lesson from football'

'Society should learn anti-racism lesson from football'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Soccer players have shown their support for the movement and Wenger believes the fact that so many black players have made the grade shows the sport does not suffer from racism.

Moyes now turns to Modric after Fabregas' 'public refusal'

Moyes now turns to Modric after Fabregas' 'public refusal'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Manchester United boss David Moyes is reportedly considering a move to bring Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric as the Old Trafford side's pursuit of Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas appearing to have come to an end.

'Van Persie upset with Moyes for playing him while injured'

'Van Persie upset with Moyes for playing him while injured'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie is upset with David Moyes for making him play through the pain barrier at the club.

FIFA chief favours 'daylight' off-side rule

FIFA chief favours 'daylight' off-side rule

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Football's law-making body the International FA Board (IFAB) will meet on Saturday and discuss VAR and the off-side law, although no proposal has been tabled for a concrete law change.

How Arsenal missed their big title chance

How Arsenal missed their big title chance

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The Londoners are fourth in the Premier League table, 13 points behind leaders Leicester City with five games left.

Why young strikers must seek game-time away from big clubs...

Why young strikers must seek game-time away from big clubs...

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

England's young forwards must consider leaving major clubs to play more regularly in their preferred positions and boost their chances of breaking into the national team, former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright has said.

Extras: 'Man United not ready to win title'

Extras: 'Man United not ready to win title'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

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

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.

Anelka joins Juventus on five-month deal

Anelka joins Juventus on five-month deal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka has joined Juventus on a five-month deal from China's Shanghai Shenhua, the Italian club said on Saturday.