Newsletter Signup
Subscribe
Account Login
Username:
Password:
Remember me
login
Forgot your password?
Don't have an account? Register now!
AFL
Cricket
Golf
League
Motorsport
Union
More Sport
Win
Account Login
Username:
Password:
Remember me
login
Forgot your password?
Don't have an account? Register now!
AFL
Cricket
Golf
League
Motorsport
Union
More Sport
Win
+ All Sports
Newsletter Signup
Subscribe
Home
russia
russia
'World Cup Could Lessen Racism In Russia'
West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie hopes the award of the 2018 World Cup to Russia might help extinguish problems of racism in the country.
7 Dec 2010
Sorokin Surprised By Anger Towards FIFA
Alexey Sorokin, the chief executive of Russia's successful bid to stage the 2018 World Cup, is surprised by the backlash against FIFA following yesterday's vote and insisted: "When you sign up to a certain set of rules you have to abide by them."
4 Dec 2010
Hiddink Sees Russian Benefits
GUUS Hiddink believes the decision to hand the 2018 World Cup to Russia will be hugely beneficial for the country.
3 Dec 2010
President Revels In Russian Win
RUSSIAN president Dmitry Medvedev has welcomed the news that the 2018 World Cup is coming to his country but immediately turned his focus to delivering the event.
3 Dec 2010
Strengths and Weaknesses of the Russia Bid
Russia will host the 2018 World Cup - here Press Association Sport's chief reporter Martyn Ziegler looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the successful bid.
3 Dec 2010
Putin to Miss World Cup Vote
England's 2018 World Cup bid received a huge boost today after Vladimir Putin, prime minister of Russia, confirmed he would not be travelling to Zurich for the World Cup vote.
2 Dec 2010
Report's Concern Over Russian And Qatar Bids
A confidential FIFA report has rated England's bid for 2018 World Cup 'low risk' both in terms of the overall operational and legal risk but has raised serious criticisms of Russia, it can be revealed.
18 Nov 2010
England 2018 Team Ready to Drop Russia Complaint
England 2018 are ready to withdraw their complaint to FIFA against the head of Russia's World Cup bid after receiving an apology from the Russian sports minister.
29 Oct 2010
Russian Official Brands England 2018 As Comical
England 2018 have been described as "absolutely primitive" and "comical" by a senior figure in Russian football over their World Cup bid tactics.
28 Oct 2010
Russia's 'Primitive' Dig At England Bid
The war of words between England and Russia's 2018 World Cup bids has intensified with England being called "absolutely primitive" by the honorary president of the Russian Football Union for their decision to make a formal complaint to FIFA about their bid rivals.
28 Oct 2010
England Bid Team Lodge Complaint
England 2018 bid chiefs have made a formal complaint to FIFA about the head of Russia's rival campaign after he make derogatory comments about London.
27 Oct 2010
Russia Backs Out Of 2022 Bid
AUSTRALIA'S bid to host the 2022 World Cup received another boost today with Russia formally pulling out of that race to now focus solely on hosting the 2018 tournament instead.
23 Oct 2010
World Cup Race Turns Ugly
RUSSIA'S 2018 World Cup bid leader has highlighted London's "high crime rate" and youth alcohol problems - which appears to contravene FIFA rules about commenting on rival bidders.
19 Oct 2010
Arshavin Targets 'Fuss-Free' Win
Andrey Arshavin is hoping Russia make life easier for themselves against FYR Macedonia than they did against the Republic of Ireland.
12 Oct 2010
Trapattoni: Russia Deserved Victory
GIOVANNI Trapattoni admitted the Republic of Ireland did not deserve to get anything out of tonight's Euro 2012 qualifier against Russia despite their stirring comeback.
9 Oct 2010
Keane Threat Not Diminished: Advocaat
RUSSIA boss Dick Advocaat is in no doubt Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane will pose as much threat as ever in tonight's Euro 2012 qualifier despite his club frustrations this season.
8 Oct 2010
Keane Looking to Build on World Cup Near Miss
Captain Robbie Keane believes the Republic of Ireland's World Cup heartbreak will stand them in good stead for arguably the most important five days of their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.
8 Oct 2010
Pavlyuchenko Blow for Russia
Roman Pavyluchenko will miss Russia's European Championship qualifiers against Ireland and Macedonia, manager Dick Advocaat has confirmed.
6 Oct 2010
Russia: Zenit Go Six Points Clear
Zenit St Petersburg established a six-point lead at the top of the Russian Premier Liga after posting a 3-2 win at Spartak Nalchik.
4 Oct 2010
Premier League Quartet In Russia Squad
RUSSIA have named four Premier League players in their squad for their Euro 2012 qualifier with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on October 8.
2 Oct 2010
Zenit Run Rings Around Saturn
ZENIT St Petersburg hit Saturn Moscow for six to move a step closer to the Russian Premier Liga title.
26 Sep 2010
Latest News
Checo Pérez and Valtteri Bottas return to the grid with Cadillac for 2026
21 Jan 2026
Cadillac prepares for F1 debut as new team faces steep climb
26 Jan 2026
New F1 magazine launches in Australia for 2026
28 Jan 2026
Most Read
James initially unaware of Broncos bust-up
5 Apr 2022
Lyon wounded; Lions tamed
4 Jul 2023
Australian rising star set for FIA Formula 3 debut at home Grand Prix
4 Mar 2026
Urn earned but tide turned
27 Jul 2023
.png&h=115&w=225&c=1&s=1)
