Russian Beauty Queen Snubs 'Gruesome' Arshavin
17:41 26/05/2012
Andrei Arshavin is arguably the biggest football star to emerge from Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union but he is no hit with the ladies, at least according to beauty queen Alina Chus, who dubbed him “gruesome” in an interview with RIA Novosti on Saturday.
Confusion Over Russian Super Cup Date
16:35 26/05/2012
The arrangements for the Russian Super Cup have been thrown into disarray after a senior Russian Premier League official told RIA Novosti on Saturday the date could be changed just hours after it was announced.
Russia Coach Advocaat Bids Do Svidania
23:29 25/05/2012
Coach Dick Advocaat has said farewell to Russia after the national team's last home game under his tenure Friday.
Russia, Uruguay Draw 1-1 in Euro 2012 Warm-up
22:41 25/05/2012
A quick-fire exchange of goals early in the second half from Luis Suarez and Alexander Kerzhakov ensured Uruguay and Russia shared the honors in a keenly fought 1-1 friendly draw in Moscow on Friday.
Zenit Make World's Top 50 Football Brands
16:55 22/05/2012
Zenit St. Petersburg are the only Eastern European club on the annual list of the world's most valuable football brands, published by the Brand Finance agency on Tuesday.
Akinfeev in Top Condition For Euro 2012 - Keeper
17:55 17/05/2012
Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev is on top form for Euro 2012 despite an eight-month injury layoff, Zenit St. Petersburg goalkeeper Dmitry Borodin told RIA Novosti on Thursday.
Eto'o Lacks Help - Zenit's Bruno Alves
17:41 14/05/2012
Despite the arrival of Guus Hiddink, Anzhi are still failing to make the most of Samuel Eto'o, Zenit St. Petersburg center back Bruno Alves said Monday.
The 2011/2012 Russian Premier League Fact File
21:14 13/05/2012
After a dramatic final round of the Russian Premier League on Sunday, RIA Novosti presents the winners and losers of the 2011/2012 season.
Zenit Beat Anzhi, End Champion Season on a High
20:51 13/05/2012
Two second-half goals gave champions Zenit St. Petersburg a 2-0 win over Anzhi Makhachkala on the final day of the Russian Premier League season on Sunday.
Spartak Beat Loko 2-0, Clinch Champions League Place
20:27 13/05/2012
Spartak Moscow snatched the Russian Premier League's second Champions League place in a dramatic final day on Sunday, beating Lokomotiv Moscow 2-0 to leapfrog CSKA Moscow into second.
Kornilenko Secures 1-1 Draw for Krylya at Terek
18:07 13/05/2012
Terek Grozny and Krylya Sovetov played out a 1-1 draw on the last day of the Russian Premier League on Sunday, as former Blackpool striker Sergei Kornilenko’s 13th minute strike evened out Terek midfielder Blagoy Georgiev’s second-minute opener.
Nalchik Bow Out With 3-3 Draw Against Krasnodar
17:29 13/05/2012
Roman Kontsedalov scored a spectacular free-kick equalizer to even the scores at 3-3 as relegated Spartak Nalchik marked the end of their time in the Russian Premier League with a thrilling home draw against FC Krasnodar.
Bruno Alves Vows to Stay at Zenit
20:38 12/05/2012
Portuguese defender Bruno Alves wants to stay at Russian champions Zenit St. Petersburg until his contract expires in 2014, he told RIA Novosti on Sunday.
RPL: Moscow Teams Fight for Champions League Place
18:26 12/05/2012
The Russian Premier League heads into the final round of games with three Moscow teams, plus outsiders Anzhi, in the hunt for the country’s second Champions League place.
Exhausted Samba to Miss Russian League Finale
17:21 10/05/2012
Ex-Blackburn Rovers defender Christopher Samba is too tired to play in Anzhi’s last Russian Premier League game of the season against Zenit St. Petersburg on Sunday, his club said Thursday.
Emenike: Red Card Celebration Was for Parents
12:29 10/05/2012
Spartak Moscow striker Emmanuel Emenike has said that he was simply thanking his parents with a goal celebration gesture that saw him sent off against Zenit St. Petersburg on the weekend.
CSKA, FC Kuban Splutter to 0-0 Draw
18:54 08/05/2012
CSKA Moscow missed a glorious chance to take control in the race for a Champions League place on Tuesday with a dour 0-0 draw against Dan Petrescu's FC Kuban.
Bilyaletdinov Condemns Red Card for Celebration
17:20 07/05/2012
Spartak Moscow striker Emmanuel Emenike should not have been shown the red card for a goal celebration in Spartak’s 3-2 win at Zenit St. Petersburg, his teammate Diniyar Bilyaletdinov said Monday.
Spartak to Appeal Emenike Red Card - Coach
19:58 06/05/2012
Spartak Moscow will appeal against striker Emmanuel Emenike’s red card during the team’s 3-2 win at Zenit St. Petersburg on Sunday, Spartak assistant coach Andrei Tikhonov told RIA Novosti.
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