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Chelsea in semis despite loss

Chelsea in semis despite loss

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

The English champions-elect, 4-2 up from the first leg, went through 6-5 on aggregate in the Champions League.

More teeth for OVL likely

More teeth for OVL likely

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

The government is likely to empower ONGC Videsh, the foreign arm of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, to make investments of up to Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) in oil and gas properties abroad without going to the Cabinet for approval.

Euro 2004: Meet the Czechs

Euro 2004: Meet the Czechs

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

A look at the Czech Republic squad ahead of their Euro 2004 semi-final against Greece.

Chelsea edge out United

Chelsea edge out United

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

An 85th minute goal from a free kick by Ireland winger Damien Duff gave Chelsea a 2-1 victory over Manchester United.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The destination of the Premier League trophy will not be decided when current champions Chelsea meet their immediate predecessors Manchester City.

Bhupathi-Mirny enter Estoril final

Bhupathi-Mirny enter Estoril final

Rediff.com12 Apr 2003

The top seeded Indo-Belarussian pair defeated Jiri Novak\n\nand Petr Pala of the Czech Republic 6-3 6-2 in the semifinals,\n\naccording to information reaching here.

Arsenal optimism punctured as West Ham claim shock win

Arsenal optimism punctured as West Ham claim shock win

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

West Ham United capitalised on two mistakes from Arsenal's new goalkeeper Petr Cech to claim a surprise 2-0 victory at the Emirates and bring the Gunners' early Premier League optimism down to earth with a bump on Sunday.

Community Shield: Giroud seals shootout victory for Arsenal

Community Shield: Giroud seals shootout victory for Arsenal

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Olivier Giroud scored the decisive spot kick as Arsenal beat Chelsea 4-1 in a penalty shootout to win the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday.

Euro 2016: Spain's Del Bosque not getting drawn into mind games

Euro 2016: Spain's Del Bosque not getting drawn into mind games

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has no time for mind games and is wary of a suggestion from his opposite number that Turkey will play for a draw against them in Friday's Euro 2016 match. Turkey coach Fatih Terim said earlier on Thursday that he would be satisfied with a point from the Group D match against the European champions, but Del Bosque was not convinced.

Factors that made a difference to Arsenal's EPL title chase

Factors that made a difference to Arsenal's EPL title chase

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Overall fatigue and long-term injuries to key players combined to end Arsenal's pursuit for the Premier League title this season, goalkeeper Petr Cech has said.

Paes-Rikl in semis

Paes-Rikl in semis

Rediff.com27 Mar 2003

Indo-Czech pair beat Jonas Bjorkman and Tood Woodbridge in the in the Nasdaq-100 Open.

EPL: Cech happy to end frustrating wait for 200th clean sheet

EPL: Cech happy to end frustrating wait for 200th clean sheet

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The former Chelsea goalkeeper had to wait for 11 games to reach the landmark and produced an inspired performance that included a second-half penalty save from Watford striker Troy Deeney to help Arsenal seal the win.

Arsenal back in EPL title race with win at Bournemouth

Arsenal back in EPL title race with win at Bournemouth

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Arsenal re-established themselves as serious contenders for their first Premier League title since 2004 with a comfortable victory at lowly Bournemouth on Sunday.

Football Briefs: Tottenham ease past Newport; Sevilla reach Cup final

Football Briefs: Tottenham ease past Newport; Sevilla reach Cup final

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

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

All fun and games: Murray fails at NBA half-court challenge, Bale trumps

All fun and games: Murray fails at NBA half-court challenge, Bale trumps

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The half court challenge allows a player five attempts to make a basket from a distance of 47ft (half court).

PHOTOS: WAGS, kids join Chelsea players in celebrating EPL title win

PHOTOS: WAGS, kids join Chelsea players in celebrating EPL title win

Rediff.com25 May 2015

On the final day of matches in the English Premier League, Chelsea, who finished the season with 87 points after beating Sunderland 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, lifted the trophy on Sunday.

Slick Arsenal end Manchester United's unbeaten run

Slick Arsenal end Manchester United's unbeaten run

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Arsenal scored twice in three minutes through a deflected Granit Xhaka strike and Danny Welbeck's header to claim a deserved 2-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday and inflict a first Premier League defeat on the visitors in 26 games.

Arsenal get morale-boosting win over Chelsea

Arsenal get morale-boosting win over Chelsea

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

FA Cup winners Arsenal beat champions Chelsea 1-0 in England's Community Shield season curtain-raiser at Wembley on Sunday to end a long wait for victory over their London rivals.

Transfer Buzz: Chelsea sign Stoke goalkeeper Begovic

Transfer Buzz: Chelsea sign Stoke goalkeeper Begovic

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Chelsea have signed Stoke City's Bosnian international goalkeeper Asmir Begovic on a four-year contract, the Premier League champions confirmed on Monday.

Mourinho keen to keep title-winning Chelsea squad intact

Mourinho keen to keep title-winning Chelsea squad intact

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has no plans to let any of his English Premier League title-winning squad depart Stamford Bridge in the close season.

Mourinho wins EPL title and this time will keep medal too

Mourinho wins EPL title and this time will keep medal too

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Jose Mourinho will receive a third Premier League winners' medal on Sunday but the Chelsea manager is not feeling so charitable this time .

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.

Football Roundup: Is Rooney ready to overtake Greaves?

Football Roundup: Is Rooney ready to overtake Greaves?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

James Milner, set to win his 50th England cap against San Marino on Thursday, believes his international captain Wayne Rooney has a good chance of reaching another significant landmark in the coming days.

EPL PHOTOS: Norwich frustrate Arsenal; Spurs hold Chelsea

EPL PHOTOS: Norwich frustrate Arsenal; Spurs hold Chelsea

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Arsenal missed the chance to heighten the congestion at the top of the Premier League and suffered fresh injury blows when a frustrating 1-1 draw at Norwich City failed to take them alongside leaders Manchester City and Leicester City on Sunday.

PHOTOS: 10-man Manchester Utd stun Arsenal at Emirates

PHOTOS: 10-man Manchester Utd stun Arsenal at Emirates

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Photos from the English Premier League match played between Manchester United and Arsenal on Saturday

Football Briefs: Ronaldo rested for Leganes game

Football Briefs: Ronaldo rested for Leganes game

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

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

'Chelsea have the quality to win Premier-Champions League double'

'Chelsea have the quality to win Premier-Champions League double'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Thibaut Courtois reckons Chelsea are capable of achieving what the Belgium keeper came agonisingly close to doing at Atletico Madrid last season - winning a European and domestic double.

Manchester Utd thrash Everton, Arsenal hold Chelsea goalless

Manchester Utd thrash Everton, Arsenal hold Chelsea goalless

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Antonio Valencia's early thunderbolt put Manchester United en route to a 4-0 Premier League victory over Everton on Sunday, but they needed a flurry of late goals to finally subdue their unfortunate visitors.

Bhupathi keeps Davis Cup record-hunter Paes out of playing squad

Bhupathi keeps Davis Cup record-hunter Paes out of playing squad

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Bopanna also in reserves while four single specialists named in squad

Courtois defends Chelsea handling of his head injury

Courtois defends Chelsea handling of his head injury

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has defended the Premier League leader's handling of the head injury he suffered during last weekend's 2-0 league victory over Arsenal.

Festival appetite inspires gold shipments to shimmer

Festival appetite inspires gold shipments to shimmer

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Import bill for September rises to $3.5-4 billion as traders and retailers stock up the precious metal.

FA Cup: Arsenal end Lincoln's adventure

FA Cup: Arsenal end Lincoln's adventure

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

FA Cup: Arsenal end Lincoln's adventure

Europa League: Aubameyang puts Arsenal in control; Chelsea held

Europa League: Aubameyang puts Arsenal in control; Chelsea held

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck a vital late goal to seal a 3-1 win over Valencia on Thursday and give his side breathing space for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final in Spain next week.

Giroud thanks helping hand of destiny

Giroud thanks helping hand of destiny

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

"I've had a bit more luck than in recent weeks, so I'm making the most of it. For a striker, it always works in cycles and I know that. You can't start doubting yourself," Giroud told reporters after the game.

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.

Giroud header seals Arsenal win in season-opening thriller

Giroud header seals Arsenal win in season-opening thriller

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Arsenal had to come from behind twice to beat Leicester City 4-3 in a thriller as the English Premier League season got off to a flying start on Friday with Arsene Wenger's substitutions turning the match around at The Emirates.

EPL snapshots: 'Key Arsenal trio will not be sold in January'

EPL snapshots: 'Key Arsenal trio will not be sold in January'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Arsenal will not sell striker Olivier Giroud, midfielder Jack Wilshere and winger Theo Walcott in the January transfer window despite their lack of playing time at the Premier League club, manager Arsene Wenger has said.

Malaysia Masters: Sindhu, Srikanth in quarters

Malaysia Masters: Sindhu, Srikanth in quarters

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth scored contrasting victories to enter the quarter-finals of the US $120,000 Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament, in Penang, on Thursday.

EPL: Improved Arsenal not out of title race yet, feels Cech

EPL: Improved Arsenal not out of title race yet, feels Cech

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'It's only 13 games in, that's the most important thing and there's so many points to be won. You need to carry on for 38 games and show consistency'