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Drunken fan makes emergency call to try to reach Ferguson

Drunken fan makes emergency call to try to reach Ferguson

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

A drunken Manchester United fan called the police emergency line in a futile attempt to talk to former manager Alex Ferguson about the club's League Cup semi-final loss to Sunderland on Wednesday.

Ferguson says Giggs's days as Man Utd winger over

Ferguson says Giggs's days as Man Utd winger over

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

The days of Manchester United's Ryan Giggs being used as a winger by the Premier League champions are drawing to a close, manager Sir Alex Ferguson said. He did not foresee an immediate end to Giggs's record-breaking career but admitted that he regarded the 34-year-old as a more central forward.

Will THIS picture land Lindegaard in trouble?

Will THIS picture land Lindegaard in trouble?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

West Brom's goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard took to social media to hit back at his former Manchester United teammate, Wayne Rooney.

Pogba admits being Arsenal fan while growing up

Pogba admits being Arsenal fan while growing up

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Pogba also said he is no longer bothered by criticism from soccer pundits because he has grown used to it.

Interview - Adrian Mutu

Interview - Adrian Mutu

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

Chelsea's Romanian striker is the thinking man's footballer, a rare talent who topped the Ranieri and Abramovich hitlist.

Chelsea vs United: Mourinho says he will miss old friend Ferguson

Chelsea vs United: Mourinho says he will miss old friend Ferguson

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Chelsea travel to Old Trafford to play Manchester United on Monday and Mourinho said he would miss the relationship he used to enjoy with their former manager Alex Ferguson, who retired at the end of last season.

Big Ron's Chalkboard

Big Ron's Chalkboard

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

There's more to Cristiano Ronaldo than step-overs, fancy boots and even fancier hair. He's a thinker.

Euro: Portugal wonderkid Renato Sanches wins Young Player award

Euro: Portugal wonderkid Renato Sanches wins Young Player award

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches has been named as the Young Player of the Tournament at UEFA Euro 2016. The award winner - open to all players born on or after 1 January 1994 - was chosen by the UEFA's technical observers, which included legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Liverpool win EPL: 'It's been a long time but finally is here'

Liverpool win EPL: 'It's been a long time but finally is here'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Reactions to Liverpool's Premier League triumph, their first league title since 1990:

Photos: Tendulkar, Kohli enjoy English summer at Wimbledon

Photos: Tendulkar, Kohli enjoy English summer at Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Check out who was at Wimbledon on Day 11 of The Championships

Ferguson to stay at ManU till 2008

Ferguson to stay at ManU till 2008

Rediff.com20 May 2005

The Manchester United manager will stay at the club for three more years at least despite a change in ownership

Kagawa may leave United at end of season

Kagawa may leave United at end of season

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Manchester United ace Shinji Kagawa may reportedly leave the Old Trafford side after the season ends following the arrival of Juan Mata in January.

Giggs could be demoted on Mourinho's coaching staff

Giggs could be demoted on Mourinho's coaching staff

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs has reportedly been offered a new role on the coaching staff led by Jose Mourinho, who is being considered as the favourite to replace Louis van Gaal at the helm of the Old Trafford club.

'I choked back the tears'

'I choked back the tears'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

David Beckham explains how the frustration and resentment between the two built up and led to the 'Flying Boot' incident.

Meet the Chelski girl

Meet the Chelski girl

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

Success has come at a huge cost to the wife of new Chelsea owner.

My discipline may have cost United says Ferguson

My discipline may have cost United says Ferguson

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

In his new book Leading, the most successful manager in British football history said that does not mean he would do anything differently.

Euro 2016: Team of the Tournament revealed; Bale misses out

Euro 2016: Team of the Tournament revealed; Bale misses out

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The Euro 2016 has come to an end with Portugal defeating hosts France on Sunday to lift their biggest football title. UEFA, the organising body of European Championships has now revealed the Team of the Tournament for Euro 2016. Four Portugal players, three Germans and two each from France and Wales have made this team, which is selected by a 13-strong panel of technical observers also including legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United is the right kind of club for Mourinho: Ferguson

Manchester United is the right kind of club for Mourinho: Ferguson

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will be a "massive improvement" on predecessor Louis van Gaal, according to former Old Trafford boss Alex Ferguson.

Do you know these 10 famous Scots?

Do you know these 10 famous Scots?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Scotland will vote on whether it will be an independent country or will remain a part of the United Kingdom on September 18. With the vote coming up next week, a look at ten famous Scots.

We trust UEFA: Solskjaer

We trust UEFA: Solskjaer

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The Group L fixture, to be played under tight security in the Serbian capital, comes after England's black players suffered racist abuse at their Euro 2020 qualifier at neighbouring Bulgaria on October 14.

EPL: Will Van Gaal bring Ronaldo back to Old Trafford?

EPL: Will Van Gaal bring Ronaldo back to Old Trafford?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Manchester United football team manager Louis van Gaal would reportedly like to sign Real Madrid's ace striker Cristiano Ronaldo, but he does not expect the Spanish giants to sell.

'Ferguson would have dumped ill-behaved Pogba from Manchester United'

'Ferguson would have dumped ill-behaved Pogba from Manchester United'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Pogba publicly criticised United's tactics in their 1-1 home draw with Wolves at the weekend, and is reported to have annoyed Mourinho by posting an Instagram video of himself laughing in the stands during the team's League Cup defeat to Derby County on Tuesday.

Giggs would make perfect Manchester United manager, says Beckham

Giggs would make perfect Manchester United manager, says Beckham

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

David Beckham has no doubt that his former team mate and "Class of 92" graduate will make a success of the job if he takes it.

EPL set for kick-off; check out the weekend action

EPL set for kick-off; check out the weekend action

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Champions Manchester United travel to Swansea City for their first Premier League match under new manager David Moyes, while Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City are at home to Newcastle United on August 17.

Solskjaer is Manchester United's caretaker manager

Solskjaer is Manchester United's caretaker manager

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

United sacked manager Jose Mourinho on Tuesday after the sixth-placed side made their worst start to a season for 28 years.

Manchester United legend Vidic rolls back his years at the Reds

Manchester United legend Vidic rolls back his years at the Reds

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Legendary Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic was articulate and candid while speaking at a conference in Mumbai on Friday. Norma Godinho/Rediff.com listens in as Vidic talks of Sir Alex Ferguson's motivational mind games, the Ronaldo bet and Man Utd under Mourinho...

Man U eyeing to prise away Bale from Spurs

Man U eyeing to prise away Bale from Spurs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Premier League champions Manchester United is reportedly making a pounds 60 million bid for a positive Gareth Bale transfer from Tottenham Hotspur and is prepared to smash their 30.8 million transfer record to prise him away from White Hart Lane.

Manchester United: The Three Key Mistakes...

Manchester United: The Three Key Mistakes...

Rediff.com25 May 2016

As Manchester United prepare to embark on a new era following Louis van Gaal;s departure, Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com offers a diagnosis of what went wrong with the most successful Premier League club after Sir Alex Ferguson called it a day.

Ex-England and United defender Ferdinand retires

Ex-England and United defender Ferdinand retires

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand announced his retirement from football on Saturday after being released by Queens Park Rangers.

Manchester United mark 60 years since Munich air disaster

Manchester United mark 60 years since Munich air disaster

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Poignant ceremonies mark 60th anniversary of Munich air crash

Manchester United 'stopped in time' after Ferguson's departure: Mourinho

Manchester United 'stopped in time' after Ferguson's departure: Mourinho

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'That was quite an empty period in this club with no evolution in areas that are important'

Social media explodes as Liverpool's Gerrard confirms he is leaving

Social media explodes as Liverpool's Gerrard confirms he is leaving

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

2015 couldn't have started any worse for a Liverpoool fan as Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will leave the club.

Klopp's Liverpool prepared for Benteke backlash

Klopp's Liverpool prepared for Benteke backlash

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Juergen Klopp returns to the scene of one his Liverpool side's most controversial victories of last season this Saturday with the man who fashioned it lining up against him.

REVEALED! Ferguson wanted Pep as successor

REVEALED! Ferguson wanted Pep as successor

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Alex Ferguson has revealed that David Moyes, the man chosen as his managerial successor at Manchester United, was sixth on a list of ideal replacements headed by Pep Guardiola and four others, who were all 'unavailable' at the time.

The GREATEST comebacks in UEFA Champions League history

The GREATEST comebacks in UEFA Champions League history

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Following this stunning turn-around of fortunes for Barcelona, here is a flashback of some of the best come-from-behind wins recorded in Europe's premier club competition.

Champions League: United look to extend winning run against PSG

Champions League: United look to extend winning run against PSG

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

United are unbeaten in all competitions since Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho in December and their improvement is down to the Norwegian's insistence on an attacking style of play, as opposed to the defensive fare served up by his predecessor.

'You killed my country's dream but even so, all the best'

'You killed my country's dream but even so, all the best'

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Manchester United's new manager Jose Mourinho made peace with Bobby Charlton as he met the Old Trafford icon at the club's Carrington training ground.

FA Cup, Man Utd v Palace: Will Van Gaal do a Ferguson?

FA Cup, Man Utd v Palace: Will Van Gaal do a Ferguson?

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal goes into the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace on Saturday facing echoes of the 1990 showpiece between the two sides that proved so pivotal in the career of Alex Ferguson.

Champions League: Man United's stunning comeback shatters PSG

Champions League: Man United's stunning comeback shatters PSG

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Manchester United pull off one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history.

Will Manchester Derby loss see Mourinho sacked?

Will Manchester Derby loss see Mourinho sacked?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

After Sunday's 1-3 loss to Manchester City the calls for Jose Mourinho's ouster are only going to get louder.