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Hulk: I joined Zenit for money

Hulk: I joined Zenit for money

Brazil star Hulk has revealed money was a significant factor in his move to Zenit St Petersburg. 14 Feb 2013
Racism Killing Football, Says Samba

Racism Killing Football, Says Samba

Anzhi Makhachkala defender Christopher Samba believes the issue of racism is 'killing the game'. 12 Jan 2013
Messi Rejects Anzhi Mega Offer

Messi Rejects Anzhi Mega Offer

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has reportedly turned down a move to Anzhi Makhachkala following the Russian club's 250 million-euro bid. 29 Dec 2012
Fury over Zenit fans demands

Fury over Zenit fans demands

Zenit St Petersburg's largest fan group have appealed to the club to not sign black or homosexual players. 18 Dec 2012
Hulk Loving Life At Zenit

Hulk Loving Life At Zenit

Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk says he is enjoying life at the club after scoring in the 4-2 win over Spartak Moscow. 3 Dec 2012
Hiddink To Retire At Season's End

Hiddink To Retire At Season's End

Anzhi Makhachkala coach Guus Hiddink has announced that he intends to call time on his coaching career at the end of the season. 28 Nov 2012
Spartak Dismiss Emery After Derby Defeat

Spartak Dismiss Emery After Derby Defeat

Spartak Moscow have sacked coach Unai Emery just six months after the Spaniard was put in charge of the Russian side. 26 Nov 2012
Capello: Allegri A Great Coach

Capello: Allegri A Great Coach

RUSSIA boss Fabio Capello has come out in support of under-fire AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri. 21 Oct 2012
Capello Lauds Russia After Portugal Win

Capello Lauds Russia After Portugal Win

Russia head coach Fabio Capello has praised his players after they beat Portugal in their World Cup qualifier on Friday evening. 13 Oct 2012
WCQ Wrap: Russia Edge Portugal

WCQ Wrap: Russia Edge Portugal

Russia edged out Portugal in their 2014 World Cup qualifying clash as Romania's chances of heading to Brazil were also boosted on Friday. 13 Oct 2012
Pogrebnyak 'Just Not Good Enough'

Pogrebnyak 'Just Not Good Enough'

Russia head coach Fabio Capello has claimed striker Pavel Pogrebnyak is not good enough to play international football at this time. 12 Oct 2012
FIFA Announce 2018 World Cup Venues

FIFA Announce 2018 World Cup Venues

FIFA President Sepp Blatter was in attendance as the 11 Russian host cities to stage 2018 FIFA World Cup fixtures were announced on Saturday. 30 Sep 2012
Capello Predicts Long Road For Russia

Capello Predicts Long Road For Russia

Fabio Capello said there is still a long way to go for Russia to qualify for the 2014 World Cup, despite winning both of their qualifiers so far. 12 Sep 2012
Capello Targets Russia Redemption

Capello Targets Russia Redemption

Russia coach Fabio Capello says his priority is to win back the country's support after an 'insulting' European Championship campaign. 15 Aug 2012
Capello Confirmed As Russia Coach

Capello Confirmed As Russia Coach

Former England manager Fabio Capello has signed a two-year deal to become the new national team coach of Russia. 27 Jul 2012
Russia Set To Appoint Capello

Russia Set To Appoint Capello

The Russian Football Union will appoint Fabio Capello as their new head coach after negotiations between the two parties. 17 Jul 2012
Redknapp: Russia 'A Fantastic Job'

Redknapp: Russia 'A Fantastic Job'

Harry Redknapp has described the vacant Russia coaching position as 'a fantastic job for someone', but said he had not been contacted. 12 Jul 2012
UEFA Charge Spain, Russia Over Racism Taunts

UEFA Charge Spain, Russia Over Racism Taunts

UEFA have launched disciplinary proceedings against the football associations of Russia and Spain, it was announced on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2012
Group A Winners/Losers

Group A Winners/Losers

Predictions were turned upside down... 21 Jun 2012
Russia v Greece Pics

Russia v Greece Pics

All the match action from the 2012 European Championships as Greece eliminated Russia after a 1-0 victory. Pics by Getty Images. 17 Jun 2012
Russia Suffer Greek Tragedy

Russia Suffer Greek Tragedy

There were echoes of Greece's Euro 2004-winning campaign as they advanced to the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 with a 1-0 win over Russia. 17 Jun 2012