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'Manchester United's injured players will not be rushed back'

'Manchester United's injured players will not be rushed back'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Manchester United are expecting a host of injured players to make their returns this month but will not rush them back into the first-team, manager Louis van Gaal said ahead of Thursday's last-16 Europa League tie against bitter rivals Liverpool. Despite having nine players currently out, including captain Wayne Rooney and defender Phil Jones, United won four games in a row prior to their shock Premier League defeat at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday. "(Antonio) Valencia is coming back, Basti (Bastian Schweinsteiger) is coming back, a lot of players shall come back in March," Van Gaal told reporters on Wednesday. "... it is hard to see whether they can cope with the rhythm of the match... Basti, for example, has only one training session under his belt. "Valencia is much more closer to being on the bench, but not to play a match."

Messi double keeps Barcelona's record rolling

Messi double keeps Barcelona's record rolling

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

A Lionel Messi-inspired Barcelona tightened their grip on the La Liga title race with a comprehensive 4-0 win at Eibar on Sunday to open up an 11-point lead at the top. Munir El Haddadi tapped home the opener from Luis Suarez's cross before Messi doubled Barca's advantage with a brilliant individual effort just before half-time. Messi doubled his tally from the penalty spot before Suarez lashed home the fourth six minutes from time. Barca's 11th consecutive league win also stretches their record unbeaten run to 36 games. Atletico Madrid can close the gap at the top to eight points when they visit Gary Neville's Valencia later on Sunday. Real Madrid remain 12 points adrift of Barca in third despite Cristiano Ronaldo's four-goal show in a 7-1 demolition of Celta Vigo on Saturday.

Barca launch fight back to down Sevilla; equal La Liga win record

Barca launch fight back to down Sevilla; equal La Liga win record

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Defender Gerard Pique grabbed a rare winner and Lionel Messi scored yet another beauty as Barcelona came from behind to beat Sevilla 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Sunday and reclaim an eight-point lead at the top of La Liga.

It's Manchester Utd vs Liverpool in Europa League last 16

It's Manchester Utd vs Liverpool in Europa League last 16

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Manchester United and Liverpool, English football's two most decorated clubs, were drawn together in the last 16 of the Europa League on Friday.

What a signing! Former England defender Ferdinand joins QPR

What a signing! Former England defender Ferdinand joins QPR

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand has joined Premier League Queens Park Rangers on a free transfer after he was released by Manchester United, the London club said on Thursday.

Manchester United target Jose Mourinho speaks out on future

Manchester United target Jose Mourinho speaks out on future

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Jose Mourinho says he is in the dark about a possible switch to Manchester United but that he hopes to be back in football this summer. The Portuguese, who was sacked as manager by Chelsea in December despite winning the English title last year, has been heavily tipped by British media to take over from current United head coach Louis van Gaal in June but he was coy when asked by students at Singapore's North Light secondary school. "That's the one million dollar question and nobody knows and I'm the first one not to know," Mourinho replied to the young United fan who asked if he would be heading to Old Trafford for next season. "The reality is I like football so much and I miss football so when I get the chance to come back I will come back but I have to wait to see what happens." Asked by a Chelsea-supporting student to look back on his experience and two spells with the London club, Mourinho had mixed feelings.

Manchester United players begin life under Mourinho

Manchester United players begin life under Mourinho

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

As the black-tinted sports cars carrying Manchester United's millionaire footballers rolled into the club's Carrington complex for the start of pre-season training on Wednesday, no one wound down any windows to discuss the start of life under Jose Mourinho. But there was surely only one topic of conversation when the players began the hard task of proving to the new manager on the pitch that they can forge the sort of future he outlined so eloquently at his news conference the previous day.

De Gea adds to Man United's woes

De Gea adds to Man United's woes

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea will have a scan on a knee problem he suffered warming up for their 2-1 Europa League defeat by Danish side Midtjylland on Thursday.

Football Briefs: French clubs face disciplinary action over Europa League violence

Football Briefs: French clubs face disciplinary action over Europa League violence

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

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La Liga: Ronaldo lifts Real; first win for Neville

La Liga: Ronaldo lifts Real; first win for Neville

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 4-2 in a thrilling match at the Bernabeu to move within a point of leaders Barcelona in La Liga on Saturday.

King's Cup final: It's Barcelona v Sevilla

King's Cup final: It's Barcelona v Sevilla

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Sevilla set up a King's Cup showpiece clash against Barcelona with a 6-2 aggregate semi-final victory over Celta Vigo after a 2-2 second-leg draw on Thursday.

Messi struck by kidney problems again

Messi struck by kidney problems again

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi is expected to play in Wednesday's King's Cup semi-final against Valencia despite missing training on Monday to have tests on his kidneys, the La Liga club said.

Valencia topple nine-man Real

Valencia topple nine-man Real

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Manchester United can still be in thick of title race: Van Gaal

Manchester United can still be in thick of title race: Van Gaal

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Victory at Chelsea on Sunday would put Manchester United back in Premier League title contention, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday as the former champions were again linked with Jose Mourinho. Fifth-placed United are 10 points behind leaders Leicester City with 14 games remaining and the Dutchman, buoyed by a 3-0 home victory over Stoke City last weekend, said his side should not be counted out. United finally produced some much-needed swagger at Old Trafford to give Van Gaal breathing space as his future continues to be the subject of media speculation. "The competition is still not finished," Van Gaal told reporters on Friday.

Chelsea attempt to keep focus on Valencia

Chelsea attempt to keep focus on Valencia

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

Chelsea will take on Valencia in a Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday amid fresh speculation that coach Jose Mourinho is in his final season at Stamford Bridge.

Why King's Cup match against Barca was Gary Neville's WORST experience

Why King's Cup match against Barca was Gary Neville's WORST experience

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Valencia coach Gary Neville described his team's 7-0 drubbing by Barcelona in the Spanish King's Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday as one of his worst experiences in football.

PHOTOS: Swiss super-subs sink Ecuador

PHOTOS: Swiss super-subs sink Ecuador

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Photos from the World Cup Group E match between Switzerland and Ecuador, at Brasilia.

Copa America: Controversial Peru goal knocks Brazil out in group stage

Copa America: Controversial Peru goal knocks Brazil out in group stage

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Substitute Raul Riudiaz's hotly disputed goal earned Peru a shock 1-0 win over Brazil in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, the defeat knocking the five-time world champions out the Copa America at the group stage.

Valencia and Inter charged with improper conduct

Valencia and Inter charged with improper conduct

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Valencia and Inter Milan have been charged with improper conduct by UEFA after the Spanish side's substitute David Navarro sparked a brawl at the end of their Champions League victory on away goals at the Mestalla.

UEFA to investigate Valencia-Inter brawl

UEFA to investigate Valencia-Inter brawl

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Valencia and Inter Milan face a UEFA disciplinary investigation after the Spanish side's substitute David Navarro sparked a brawl at the end of their match.

Football Briefs: 'There is no one like Messi in the world'

Football Briefs: 'There is no one like Messi in the world'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

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Ronaldo backs Zidane after second straight win

Ronaldo backs Zidane after second straight win

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo gave a ringing endorsement of new coach Zinedine Zidane and handed a rebuke to his sacked predecessor Rafa Benitez after Sunday's 5-1 La Liga victory at home to Sporting Gijon. Real have comfortably won both their matches since Zidane took over this month, a 5-0 thrashing of Deportivo La Coruna and Sunday's demolition of lowly Gijon, and Ronaldo said the players had a better relationship with the former Real and France great, who is known as 'Zizou', than with the unpopular Benitez. The former Valencia, Liverpool, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Napoli manager was discarded after less than half a season in the job after an indifferent run of results left Real trailing city rivals Atletico Madrid and champions Barcelona in La Liga. "To be honest, with some coaches you have more empathy than with others," Ronaldo told reporters after netting a double at the Bernabeu. "The truth is, don't ask me why, that the players have more empathy with Zizou," the Portugal forward added.

King's Cup: Super-sub Griezmann sends Atletico through to quarters

King's Cup: Super-sub Griezmann sends Atletico through to quarters

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Antoine Griezmann scored twice off the bench as Atletico Madrid sealed a place in the King's Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 win at home to Rayo Vallecano on Thursday while Valencia also advanced with victory by the same scoreline at Granada.

After Golden Ball, Messi targets 500 career goals

After Golden Ball, Messi targets 500 career goals

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

With a fifth world player of the year award safely tucked away in the trophy cabinet, Lionel Messi can set his sights on one of the next milestones in his remarkable career: reaching 500 goals for club and country. The Barcelona and Argentina forward can add to his jaw-dropping tally of 479 in 609 official games -- 430 for Barca and 49 for his national team -- in Sunday's La Liga match at home to Athletic Bilbao. The 28-year-old from Rosario, who picked up the FIFA Ballon d'Or on Monday, is looking close to his best following a two-month injury layoff late last year and netted a hat-trick when second-placed Barca crushed Granada 4-0 at the Nou Camp last weekend in their most recent outing in Spain's top flight.

Barca ease into King's Cup quarters with derby win

Barca ease into King's Cup quarters with derby win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Holders Barcelona cruised into the King's Cup quarter-finals when a side missing several regulars beat city rivals Espanyol 2-0, with Munir El Haddadi netting both goals in a thumping 6-1 aggregate success on Wednesday.

Football Briefs: Griezmann treble keeps Atletico on Barca's heels

Football Briefs: Griezmann treble keeps Atletico on Barca's heels

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

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Bale 'disappointed' with sacking of Benitez

Bale 'disappointed' with sacking of Benitez

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale has expressed disappointment over the sacking of Rafael Benitez as a manager, saying that it was really sad to see him go. "I had a very good relationship with Rafa, obviously it was a big disappointment to see him go," Bale was quoted as saying by goal.com. Benitez was replaced by former French great Zinedine Zidane after just seven months in charge due to club's recent slump in form in the La Liga. Zidane's appointment seemed to be in favour of Real as they thrashed Deportivo La Coruna 5-0 in La Liga match.

Real Madrid fan Nadal backs Zidane appointment

Real Madrid fan Nadal backs Zidane appointment

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Real Madrid fan Rafael Nadal has extended his support over the appointment of new manager Zinedine Zidane, saying that he deserves to lead one of the most important clubs in the world.

It was an honour to work for Real Madrid, says sacked Benitez

It was an honour to work for Real Madrid, says sacked Benitez

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Sacked Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez says it was "an honour and privilege" to lead the club he has always supported and has sent a "good luck" message to his successor, former France great Zinedine Zidane.

Real Madrid manager Benitez reportedly sacked

Real Madrid manager Benitez reportedly sacked

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Rafa Benitez has been sacked as coach of Real Madrid, according to reports in the Spanish press. Sunday night's 2-2 draw with Valencia has proved to be the final straw for president Florentino Perez with the club likely to confirm the news soon. France legend Zinedine Zidane - the coach of Real Madrid's second team, Castilla - is expected to take over.

Soccer briefs: Real's Modric, Marcelo risk missing PSG visit through injury

Soccer briefs: Real's Modric, Marcelo risk missing PSG visit through injury

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

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Real Madrid need more consistency, says Benitez

Real Madrid need more consistency, says Benitez

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Under-fire Rafa Benitez said Real Madrid needed to be more consistent and also accused his players of easing off in games ahead of Sunday's La Liga clash with his former club Valencia. The Spaniard is the most successful coach in Valencia's history. He led them to La Liga titles in 2002 and 2004, when he also won the UEFA Cup, and is sure of a warm welcome when he walks out at the Mestalla.

Espanyol put brakes on Barca, Atletico go top

Espanyol put brakes on Barca, Atletico go top

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Barcelona dropped points for the third time in four league games as they were held 0-0 by local rivals Espanyol in a heated Catalan derby. Atletico Madrid moved two points clear of Barca at the top of the table, having played a game more, thanks to substitute Thomas Partey's late winner to edge past Levante 1-0. Real Madrid now trail Atletico by five points ahead of their trip to Valencia on Sunday.

Kluivert agrees to join Valencia

Kluivert agrees to join Valencia

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

The Dutch striker has agreed a three-year contract with Spanish Primera Liga side.

Leaders Barcelona held in derby stalemate by Espanyol

Leaders Barcelona held in derby stalemate by Espanyol

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both hit the woodwork as Barcelona were held 0-0 by Espanyol in a hard fought derby that could see Atletico Madrid go top of La Liga.

World champs Germany go for youth in preliminary Euro 2016 squad

World champs Germany go for youth in preliminary Euro 2016 squad

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Germany coach Joachim Loew has named four talented youngsters, including three uncapped players, in his preliminary 27-man squad for Euro 2016.

Football Briefs: Real stage comeback, Costa strikes in Atletico win

Football Briefs: Real stage comeback, Costa strikes in Atletico win

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

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Europa League PHOTOS: Benfica hold Juventus, to meet Sevilla in final

Europa League PHOTOS: Benfica hold Juventus, to meet Sevilla in final

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Benfica kept alive their dream of a first European trophy in 52 years after a goalless draw with Juventus in Turin on Thursday helped the newly-crowned Portuguese champions win their Europa League semi-final 2-1 on aggregate.

Soccer Briefs: PSG rally past Strasbourg; Bayern snatch late win

Soccer Briefs: PSG rally past Strasbourg; Bayern snatch late win

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

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La Liga PIX: Real Madrid equal record for successive wins

La Liga PIX: Real Madrid equal record for successive wins

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Real Madrid brushed off the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale to beat Espanyol 2-0 away and maintain their 100 per cent start to the league season while matching the La Liga record of 16 consecutive victories.