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Nemov's On A Different Planet For Saturn

Nemov's On A Different Planet For Saturn

PETR Nemov scored twice to help Saturn Moscow claim an entertaining 3-2 victory over cross-city rivals Dinamo. 19 Sep 2010
Zenit Remain Clear At Summit

Zenit Remain Clear At Summit

ZENIT St Petersburg maintained their six-point lead at the top of the Russian Premier Liga this afternoon after beating Tomsk 2-0. 12 Sep 2010
Anti-Racism Group Dismiss Russian Explanation

Anti-Racism Group Dismiss Russian Explanation

ANTI-racism group Kick It Out have branded as "ludicrous" claims by Russian officials that a banner with a picture of a banana aimed at West Brom's Nigerian forward Peter Odemwingie was not racist. 10 Sep 2010
Russians Reject Racism Claims In 2018 Bid

Russians Reject Racism Claims In 2018 Bid

The head of Russia's 2018 World Cup bid has insisted that the country does not have a problem with racist fans. 3 Sep 2010
Zenit Win to Stretch Lead

Zenit Win to Stretch Lead

ALEXANDER Kerzhakov's brace earned Premier Liga leaders Zenit St Petersburg a 2-0 victory against second-placed Rubin Kazan to stretch their lead to a massive 10 points. 1 Aug 2010
Advocaat Confirmed for Russia Role

Advocaat Confirmed for Russia Role

Dick Advocaat is to replace fellow Dutchman Guus Hiddink as Russia coach, the Russian federation (RFS) confirmed today. 18 May 2010
Dirty Dick to Take Up Russia Post

Dirty Dick to Take Up Russia Post

Dick Advocaat is set to be unveiled as the new coach of Russia. 17 May 2010
Russia Claim World Cup Would Open New Frontiers

Russia Claim World Cup Would Open New Frontiers

The leader of Russia's 2018 World Cup bid yesterday insisted his country deserved to stage the tournament over England because of the new frontiers it would open. 15 May 2010
Sepp: England's The Bid To Beat

Sepp: England's The Bid To Beat

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has praised Russia's bid for the 2018 World Cup, labelling it "remarkable" - but said England's was the bid to beat. 5 May 2010
Putin Gives Guarantees Over Russian World Cup Bid

Putin Gives Guarantees Over Russian World Cup Bid

Russia's bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 has now been backed by the required guarantees from Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. 20 Apr 2010
Advocaat Poised for Russia Role

Advocaat Poised for Russia Role

Dick Advocaat looks set to become the new coach of Russia. 17 Apr 2010
Advocaat Quits Belgium Role

Advocaat Quits Belgium Role

The Belgian football federation have announced that national team coach Dick Advocaat has resigned. 16 Apr 2010
Advocaat Expects Russia Call To Replace Guus

Advocaat Expects Russia Call To Replace Guus

AZ Alkmaar boss Dick Advocaat has denied being approached by Russia to succeed Guus Hiddink as manager, but believes he is on the shortlist. 19 Mar 2010
Capello Committed to England

Capello Committed to England

FABIO Capello has no interest in succeeding Guus Hiddink as Russia coach. 5 Mar 2010
Hiddink Could Soar With Super Eagles - Agent

Hiddink Could Soar With Super Eagles - Agent

The appointment of a new president of the Russian football union could pave the way for Guus Hiddink to leave his coaching post, according to a representative of the Dutchman. 10 Feb 2010
Hiddink Tight-Lipped on Future

Hiddink Tight-Lipped on Future

Coach Guus Hiddink was giving nothing away regarding his future as his Russia side were denied a place at the World Cup finals by Slovenia. 20 Nov 2009
Historic Night As Slovenia Kick Out Guus's  Russia

Historic Night As Slovenia Kick Out Guus's Russia

Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek said his country had "realised a dream" by beating Russia to a place at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. 19 Nov 2009
Semak Uncertain Over Russia Progress

Semak Uncertain Over Russia Progress

RUSSIA midfielder Sergei Semak admitted Slovenia's late goal in their World Cup qualifying first leg play-off left him uneasy ahead of the return clash. 15 Nov 2009
Hiddink Concern Over Pavlyuchchenko

Hiddink Concern Over Pavlyuchchenko

Russia coach Guus Hiddink has reiterated his concerns over Roman Pavlyuchenko's lack of regular football at Tottenham. 10 Nov 2009
Group Four Giants Both Win

Group Four Giants Both Win

Russia and Germany are set to go head to head in a Group Four summit in Moscow next month as their battle for an automatic World Cup qualification berth continued tonight. 10 Sep 2009
Group Four Contenders Can Afford No Slip-Ups

Group Four Contenders Can Afford No Slip-Ups

Germany and Russia will hope to avoid any costly slip-ups when they contest their latest round of World Cup qualifiers. 9 Sep 2009