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Van Gaal shies away from predictions as he takes on United job

Van Gaal shies away from predictions as he takes on United job

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

New Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal said he believes he can meet the expectations for success at "the biggest club in the world" but refused to indulge in predictions when he was introduced to the media at Old Trafford on Thursday.

This is what happened when Van Gaal ran out of tricks...

This is what happened when Van Gaal ran out of tricks...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Traditional Dutch frailty in penalty shootouts again proved their Achilles heel when they lost 4-2 on spot-kicks to Argentina after a goalless World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

World Cup chit-chat: Unwell Van Persie doubtful for semis

World Cup chit-chat: Unwell Van Persie doubtful for semis

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The Netherlands have concerns over striker Robin van Persie, who was suffering from stomach problems ahead of their semi-final game against Argentina in Sao Paulo.

Who is to blame for Manchester United mess?

Who is to blame for Manchester United mess?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

It's not Mourinho, reckons former defender Gary Neville

Will Van Gaal's wishful thinking work again for the Dutch?

Will Van Gaal's wishful thinking work again for the Dutch?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Louis van Gaal's tactical masterstroke got them out of a sticky situation again in the quarter-final on Saturday but the Netherlands will know they cannot continue relying on their coach to conjure up tricks if they are to go further at the World Cup.

World Cup Player of the Day: Krul plays Dutch saviour

World Cup Player of the Day: Krul plays Dutch saviour

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul made a dramatic entrance off the bench to save two penalties in a shootout win over Costa Rica on Saturday following a 0-0 draw after extra time, sending the Dutch into a World Cup semi-final with Argentina.

Van Gaal to contest FA charge for Cambridge comments

Van Gaal to contest FA charge for Cambridge comments

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will contest his Football Association charge for comments he made about the referee following the FA Cup match at Cambridge United.

Sax and the city: Why Delhi rocks!

Sax and the city: Why Delhi rocks!

Rediff.com6 May 2014

The contemporary music scene in Delhi is deliciously complex and layered; while Bangalore may be the rock capital and Mumbai busy helming alternative, Delhi is revelling in a unique sonic experience, says Ritika Bhatia.

World Cup sidelights: Netherlands offered space trip if they take home trophy!

World Cup sidelights: Netherlands offered space trip if they take home trophy!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

The Dutch football team has been made an offer that is out of this world and quite literally so!

'If we want to make history we have to beat the Netherlands'

'If we want to make history we have to beat the Netherlands'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

After ending an 11-game international goal drought, Manchester United's Javier Hernandez is aiming to oust his new club boss Louis van Gaal when Mexico meet Netherlands in the World Cup last 16.

Van Persie back for Dutch to terrorise Mexico

Van Persie back for Dutch to terrorise Mexico

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

Robin van Persie returns to the Dutch attack to face Mexico in the second round of the World Cup on Sunday while Mexican defender Hector Moreno will lock horns with his former mentor Louis van Gaal.

Van Gaal set to be next Manchester United manager?

Van Gaal set to be next Manchester United manager?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

Louis van Gaal and Manchester United have agreed to the Dutch coach taking over as the club's manager next season once he has completed the World Cup in Brazil with the Netherlands, the De Telegraaf newspaper reported on Saturday.

Vote! Who should replace Moyes at Manchester United?

Vote! Who should replace Moyes at Manchester United?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Netherlands head coach Louis Van Gaal was quickly installed as the bookmakers' favourite to succeed David Moyes as Manchester United manager after the English Premier League club announced the end of the Scot's ill-fated spell in charge on Tuesday.

World Cup chit-chat: Van Gaal outlines Dutch preparations

World Cup chit-chat: Van Gaal outlines Dutch preparations

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal will take a group of home-based players to a training camp next month at the start of his World Cup preparations, the Dutch football association said on Friday.

Will it be Sachin Tendulkar against Sourav Ganguly in the ISL?

Will it be Sachin Tendulkar against Sourav Ganguly in the ISL?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

The much-anticipated ISL, an IPL-style football league to be organised by IMG-Reliance, is throwing up some interesting possibilities, both on and off the field.

What Ronaldo feels about Van Gaal's reign at Man Utd

What Ronaldo feels about Van Gaal's reign at Man Utd

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has said his former club Manchester United lacked 'a bit of an identity' under the tutelage of sacked manager Louis van Gaal.

Assam Congress leader Himanta Biswa Sarma to join BJP

Assam Congress leader Himanta Biswa Sarma to join BJP

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

The rebel Congress leader said he expressed his desire to join BJP and work under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah. He also discussed Assam's political and flood situation.

Sports Shorts: Manchester United seal Kroos deal

Sports Shorts: Manchester United seal Kroos deal

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos and are set to make a stunning move for his team-mate Arjen Robben.

Van Gaal targets trophies in first season at Man United

Van Gaal targets trophies in first season at Man United

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Louis van Gaal wants to put Manchester United back top of the English game as soon as possible, he said after being confirmed as the Premier League club's manager on Monday.

Party animal Van Gaal the perfect fit for Manchester United

Party animal Van Gaal the perfect fit for Manchester United

Rediff.com20 May 2014

A strict disciplinarian with a larger-than-life personality, Van Gaal is in many ways similar to Ferguson who ruled Old Trafford with an iron fist for 26 years before David Moyes's miserable 10 months at the helm.

10 things on Van Gaal's Man United 'to-do' list

10 things on Van Gaal's Man United 'to-do' list

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Dutchman Louis Van Gaal faces a series of challenges to restore Manchester United to the top of the English and European game if, as expected, he is confirmed as the club's new manager next week. Here are 10 issues which should be at the top of his to-do list when he starts work at Carrington.

Portugal winger Nani to have Fenerbahce medical

Portugal winger Nani to have Fenerbahce medical

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Portugal winger Nani is set to join Fenerbahce from Manchester United with the Turkish club saying negotiations were underway and he will be in Istanbul on Sunday for a medical.

Cry babies on Day 1 at the Games

Cry babies on Day 1 at the Games

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

An emotional gymnast Louis Smith. He clenches his fists and cries during the Artistic Gymnastics men's qualification at the London Olympics on Saturday.

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka march forth

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka march forth

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open.

Late strike sees Churchill beat JCT

Late strike sees Churchill beat JCT

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

A last-minute goal by substitute Louis Martins guided Churchill Brothers to a 4-3 win over JCT in the NFL.

How Zidane inspired this Ajax star to slay Real Madrid

How Zidane inspired this Ajax star to slay Real Madrid

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Serbian midfielder Dusan Tadic said Zinedine Zidane had helped inspire what he described as the game of his life in Ajax Amsterdam's 4-1 drubbing of Champions League holders Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Confession! 'I'm a very crazy coach'

Confession! 'I'm a very crazy coach'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Manchester United are finally beginning to look like their old selves.

Former players back inexperienced Giggs to lead United revival

Former players back inexperienced Giggs to lead United revival

Rediff.com2 May 2014

As Manchester United ponder the vital decision about who will become their next manager former players continue to champion the cause of Ryan Giggs.

Hamilton on brink of Schumacher record after three-in-one win

Hamilton on brink of Schumacher record after three-in-one win

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The Briton's latest victory, in a Tuscan Grand Prix that was twice red-flagged and re-started, left him one shy of the Ferrari great -- a record once held up as a milestone to withstand the test of time.

United must move fast with vital window looming

United must move fast with vital window looming

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Manchester United must move quickly to appoint a new manager and give him maximum time to operate in what will be a critical transfer window for the club.

EPL PHOTOS: Man City crush Sunderland, Leicester lose to Liverpool

EPL PHOTOS: Man City crush Sunderland, Leicester lose to Liverpool

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Leicester City were give a Premier League reality check when the unlikely leaders lost 1-0 at Liverpool on Saturday after Manchester United slumped to a third consecutive league defeat to pile more pressure on manager Louis van Gaal.

US Open: Players retire, fans collapse while heat rule in play at NYC

US Open: Players retire, fans collapse while heat rule in play at NYC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'Everyone always talks about how hot Melbourne is but the US Open's way worse'

The 8 women who crashed BJP's boys' club

The 8 women who crashed BJP's boys' club

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

BJP president Amit Shah on Thursday revamped the party's national executive. Of the 178 members, only eight are women.

The Age of the Loh Purush

The Age of the Loh Purush

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Overt displays of physical machismo is the stamp of the strongman and it's a symptom that manifests itself in direct proportion to their sense of insecurity, says Kanika Datta.

US Open PIX: Osaka storms into quarters; Rogers upsets Kvitova

US Open PIX: Osaka storms into quarters; Rogers upsets Kvitova

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Images from Day 7 of the 2020 US Open in New York on Sunday.

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

All the action that transpired on and off the football field

Met Gala 2019: Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz rock the pink carpet

Met Gala 2019: Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz rock the pink carpet

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Salma Hayek wore a black, gold and cream Gucci dress, and a gold-leafed crown and poufy black tulle sleeves.

With no fans at US Open, Serena cheers herself

With no fans at US Open, Serena cheers herself

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Serena Williams did not need the help of a fan-filled Arthur Ashe Stadium to provide a lift during her 7-5, 6-4 win over the 96th ranked Kristie Ahn.

Pfizer says its Covid vaccine is 95% effective in final trials

Pfizer says its Covid vaccine is 95% effective in final trials

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Pfizer and BioNTech said they have concluded phase 3 study of their mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate BNT162b2, meeting all primary efficacy endpoints.

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Hip hop artist-producer Kanye West took to Twitter on Saturday to announce he would be running for president of the United States, in the elections slated to take place in November.