Zhirkov earns ₤1,000 on Rubin’s win
Published: 22 October, 2009, 12:29
Chelsea’s Russian midfielder Yury Zhirkov has earned ₤1,000 thanks to Rubin’s unexpected victory over Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
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Published: 22 October, 2009, 12:29
Chelsea’s Russian midfielder Yury Zhirkov has earned ₤1,000 thanks to Rubin’s unexpected victory over Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.