Sergey Fursenko, the head of Russia ‘s Football Union (RFU) has resigned from his post with an apology to fans after the national team’s group stage exit at Euro 2012 . Russia were favourites to qualify from Group A and repeat their Euro 2008 displays which earned them a semi-final place,...
Russia captain Andrei Arshavin has come under fire in his native country for blasting the fans for having unrealistic expectations in a firestorm which may end his chances of a permanent move to Zenit St. Petersburg. Following an opening 4-1 win over the Czech Republic at Euro 2012, hopes were high...
Russia could face disciplinary action over the behaviour of their fans during their European Championship victory over Czech Republic, which was marred by allegations of racism and violence. Press Association Sport understands UEFA were tonight considering whether to take action against the Russian Football...
An outstanding attacking display from Russia had as its highlight two wonderfully-taken goals from Alan Dzagoev, as they cruised to a 4-1 win over the Czech Republic in Group A to kick off their Euro 2012 campaign in impressive fashion. Dzagoev and Roman Shirokov netted before half time to put the eastern...
What: Euro 2012 Group A Who: Russia vs Czech Republic When: Friday 8th June, 2012, at 19.45 UK Time Where: Municipal Stadium, Wroclaw, Poland Advocaat Seeking to Take Advantage of Favourable Draw Dick Advocaat, the coach who took Zenit St. Petersburg to UEFA Cup glory in 2008, is the man shouldering...
Lithuania were in impressive form as they held Russia to a 0-0 draw in a friendly match held at Nyon in Switzerland. The Baltic side proved a match for Dick Advocaat’s men on the night with some resolute defending and swift counterattacking play. For the Russians it was their second consecutive...
Russia ‘s preparations for Euro 2012 have suffered a blow after Roman Shishkin was ruled out of the tournament with gastritis. Shishkin was sent home on Thursday after suffering from an inflamation of the stomach lining , just days after the announcement that Vasili Berezutski would not recover...
Lokomotiv Moscow defender Roman Shishkin has pulled out of Russia’s squad for this summer’s European Championship due to a stomach condition. Shishkin has been unable to train for the last two days after suffering what was described on the website of the Russian Football Association as an...
Lokomotiv Moscow defender Roman Shishkin will miss UEFA EURO 2012 after suffering a bout of acute poisoning, Russia coach Dick Advocaat has confirmed. “Shishkin has left the team,” Advocaat said. “His stomach problems deepened. He started to lose weight and will definitely be unable...