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Arsenal showing some ambition at last, says Usmanov

Arsenal showing some ambition at last, says Usmanov

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

Arsenal's decision to purchase Mesut Ozil and the form that has propelled them to the top of the English Premier League is proof the club is showing ambition and could be the catalyst for more trophies, part-owner Alisher Usmanov has said.

Russia's Usmanov not ruling out Arsenal bid

Russia's Usmanov not ruling out Arsenal bid

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

Red & White Holdings, the investment vehicle of Russian steel magnate Alisher Usmanov, has left the door ajar for a takeover of Premier League soccer club Arsenal, saying it will keep all options open. In a statement on Tuesday, Red & White, which currently holds a 26 percent stake in the north London-based club, said it remains a "committed long-term investor".

World Wrestling C'ships: Pruthviraj loses, Abhimanyu in bronze play-off

World Wrestling C'ships: Pruthviraj loses, Abhimanyu in bronze play-off

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Abhimanyu entered the bronze-medal playoff but other Indian free-style wrestlers had a disappointing day at the World Championships in Belgrade on Sunday.

'No support for Wenger from Arsenal board'

'No support for Wenger from Arsenal board'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has not had enough support from the Premier League club's board, shareholder Alisher Usmanov said on Thursday.

'Wenger's Arsenal dream is becoming a mirage, and a pain'

'Wenger's Arsenal dream is becoming a mirage, and a pain'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Arsene Wenger must start learning from his mistakes if Arsenal are to compete at the highest level of European football, Alisher Usmanov, the London club's second-largest shareholder, has said.

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

Football Briefs: Manchester City's Walker backs decision to cut holidays short

Football Briefs: Manchester City's Walker backs decision to cut holidays short

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

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Arsenal needs to buy players to end trophy drought

Arsenal needs to buy players to end trophy drought

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov, who is a major shareholder in the Arsenal Football Club, is of the opinion that manager Arsene Wenger needs to be given the financial backing to bring in experienced players to end the club's six-year trophy drought.

Hinduja brothers top UK's 'super rich' list

Hinduja brothers top UK's 'super rich' list

Rediff.com11 May 2014

The Hinduja brothers, who run the multinational Hinduja Group conglomerate with interests across automotive, real estate and oil, moved up from third position last year to top the UK's billionaire charts this year.

World Cup diary: Russia coach wins graffiti honour

World Cup diary: Russia coach wins graffiti honour

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Stanislav Cherchesov is getting the big graffiti treatment in Russia after coaching the home team to the second round of the World Cup for the first time in 32 years.